As a student, you might want to pray for your studies, success in your exams, financial open doors to pay your fees, wisdom, understanding, and much more. There’s a lot you might want to do regarding praying. In this article, I have listed 10 short prayers for students and it covers several aspects of your academics and education.
Prayer is a form of communing with God and this is in recognition of His Fatherhood. God as our Father wants to hear us talk to Him about the things that concern us, that matter to us. And He expects that we see Him as our source and our help in all areas of our lives.
For students, whether those in college or high school, these prayers are going to help you call on God for His intervention in several areas of your academics. I have provided bible verses with each of these scriptures to empower your faith.
Let’s get into it already.
Short Prayers for Students Struggling with Academics
Heavenly Father, I thank you for the grace to be in school and for how far you have brought me. Lord, I am struggling with my academics and being able to comprehend what I am being taught. It is a growing concern as I fear I might do poorly in the coming exams. Please, Lord, step into my academics and end this struggle.
A scripture reference to pray with is Zechariah 4:6
Short Prayer for Exam
You should pray the following prayers ahead of your exams while you are preparing and even before you start writing one:
Prayer 1:
Father, my exams are about to start. They are the test of everything that I have done this semester or have been supposed to learn. Lord, make me of quick understanding and wisdom. This exam is going to be a walkover, as I will be capable of handling every question asked without stress.
Prayer 2:
Father, I ask that when I study for my exams, I will have a retentive memory, all I read will stick, and when it is time to write them down, I will do so effortlessly.
Prayer 3:
Lord, lead me to the areas where the questions are going to come out from. Let me not labor like the fools who do not know how to go into the city. May my labor in studying for these exams be efficient and precise.
Prayer 4:
Father, I ask that you give me the wisdom to answer the questions in the exams accurately and precisely. When I feel stuck come through with your divinely inspired wisdom and give me something to say, in the name of Jesus.
Short Prayer for Students for Financial Open Door
For when you need God’s intervention to settle financial engagements like school fees, tuition, upkeep, and so on, say this prayer to God:
Prayer 1:
Heavenly Father, my fees are not yet paid (you can mention them). Lord, I know you see the struggle that I am going through and how the unpaid fees are affecting my concentration. I ask that you come through Lord and settle these fees. Amen.
Prayer 2:
Father, I need some money to handle this problem (mention the problem). I trust you as my Provider and Sustainer. You own the cattle on a thousand hills and you care about me so much. Lord, I ask that you open the windows of Heavenly supply so I can pay up and settle what I owe, in the name of Jesus.
Prayer 3:
Lord, provide for my family and guardian so that they can send my fees speedily. I know that things are not entirely fine at home but I believe that you are in control and you have not stopped being a Provider.
Prayer for Student Looking for the Right Internship Opportunity
Internship opportunities when you are in college are very crucial especially if your Major is something that requires hands-on experience. This is a prayer that is important for students who want to make the right decision for their internship:
Prayer 1:
Father, it is about time for an internship and I do not want to choose just any opportunity. I choose to rely on your direction and guidance. I only want to do something that is in accordance with your plan for my life.
Prayer 2:
I need to make the right decision about an internship but I know that I am not capable of doing so unless you help me. I admit my need for help and I ask that you guide me into the right choice.
Short Prayer Before Class Starts
You can say this short prayer before class starts so that you are ready for when the class starts:
Father, as this class is about to start, I ask that you make me receptive. Everything I will be taught in this class will be simple to understand. I won’t be distracted. My focus is heightened and I am of quick understanding. Give my teacher the wisdom to explain the ideas with simplicity and may nothing take away the things I will learn in this class today.
Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding
Every student no matter the grade or level needs these two keys: wisdom and understanding. Here is a simple prayer for wisdom and understanding that you can say as a student:
Father, I ask that you give me wisdom and understanding in all aspects of my academics. May I become discerning to know what I am being taught and understand to know how to apply the things I am taught either to my life or when needed. I come against any attack on my mind that seeks to make it difficult for me to know what you will have me do, in the name of Jesus.
Prayer for Right Connections and Friends
Another very important prayer that is worth adding to this post on short prayers for students is for the right connections and friends.
See what the Bible says
Father, in this school, I’d only attract friends and people who will help me become successful in my academics and would pull me closer to you. I refuse to be friends with anyone who’s going to be a distraction to me. Keep me away from any coursemate or friend who is out to destroy my life. And Lord, if I am already friends with someone who’s not right for me, break that connection now, in the name of Jesus.
Prayer During Stress and Overwhelming Situations
College can be stressful, education generally. Sometimes, the pressure can mount so much, you want to throw in the towel. If you are in such a situation, say this prayer:
Father, I am overwhelmed by the things happening around my schooling and academics right now. It is a lot to deal with but your word says I should cast my burdens on you because you care for me. Help me see through this academic year and give me the grace to stay strong till the end. Thank you, Lord, for always being my Help, in Jesus name. Amen.
Final Thoughts
I am sure that these short prayers for students are going to help you communicate your need for God and other things that will aid your academics. Say them trusting that whatever you ask God, He hears and He will do (John 14:14).