A Prayer for Test Takers
A reader wrote me earlier this week to request a special prayer for success on exams. Well, that is one area I have a lot of experience in, as every one of my children have asked me to pray with and for them every time any of them has to take a test. So my new free printable Prayer for Test Takers essentially wrote itself.
I simply put in all the requests I normally pray over my test taking kids — that they’d stay calm and think clearly during the exam, that they’d remember everything they studied, that they’d read the questions correctly and answer what is being asked, that they’d pace themselves well and finish the exam in the time allotted, and that they’d do their best and trust God with the outcome.
The only difference is that I made the lines of the prayer in this printable rhyme. I’m thinking that way, they’ll be easier to remember.
Even though my kids are out of school for the summer, several are studying for CLEP tests. And one is preparing for oral boards. So I’m praying these same things over them yet again — especially on the morning of their exams. I circle up, along with my husband when he’s home and any siblings who might be around, lay my hand on the test taker’s shoulder, and ask the LORD to bless and help and be with them through the exam. And He has always been so faithful to answer!
Unlike many of my other free printable prayer guides, the words of this prayer are not straight out of the Bible. But they do have scriptural support, which you can find in verses like the ones I’ve listed below:
Calm my nerves & keep me focused…
Philippians 4:6-7 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
As I take the coming test…
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21 – “Test all things; hold fast what is good.”
Bring to mind the things I’ve studied…
Ecclesiastes 1:13 – “I applied my mind to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. What a heavy burden God has laid on mankind!”
2 Timothy 2:15 – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Help me do my very best…
Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men.”
James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Help me understand the questions…
Proverbs 4:7 – “The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.”
Proverbs 2:2-5 – “Make your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding; for if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding; if you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.”
Help me only write what’s true…
Proverbs 3:3 – “Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Proverbs 12:19 – “Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.”
Help me finish by the buzzer…
Psalm 90:12 – “So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.”
Colossians 4:5-6 – “Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
And entrust my grade to You…
Proverbs 16:9 – “The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.”
Proverbs 19:21 – “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand.”
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