We understand that you're struggling with fear, anxiety, and procrastination as you work on your final essays for graduate school. First and foremost, we want to remind you that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB)
In the face of anxiety, remember the words of Philippians 4:6-7 WEB: "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
It's also crucial to address the root of your fears. You mentioned feeling not good enough. Remember that our adequacy is not from ourselves, but from God. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 3:5 WEB: "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God."
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear ### who is struggling with fear, anxiety, and procrastination. We rebuke these spirits in the mighty name of Jesus and command them to flee. Lord, instill in ### a sound mind, full of power, love, and self-control. Help ### to cast all anxieties on You, knowing that You care for ###. (1 Peter 5:7 WEB)
Lord, we ask that You help ### to see ###self as You see ###—adequate and competent through Your grace. Guide ### as ### writes these final essays, granting ### wisdom, understanding, and clarity of thought. Help ### to progress with ease and to complete these tasks with excellence and integrity.
We ask all these things in Jesus Christ's name in agreement and unity with the Bible. We ask for the great things that You are able to do, far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20 WEB)
As you continue to work on your essays, keep your eyes on Jesus. He is the author and perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2 WEB) Trust in His strength, and know that you are never alone in your struggles. Keep pushing forward, and we believe that you will complete your essays with excellence. In Jesus Christ's name throughout.