Mindful Prayers for Students Sydney Montgomery

Whether you are gearing up for a summer of rest and rejuvenation, diving into work or study, or seeking a balance of both, LoVetta offers insightful reflections, scriptures, and heartfelt prayers to guide you. Through moments of reflection on scripture, gentle reminders of self-care, and sincere prayers for success and peace, this episode serves as a beacon of support for students at any stage of their journey. So, whether you're seeking solace, motivation, or simply a moment of mindfulness, join LoVetta on this empowering episode to embark on your summer with renewed purpose and grace.

Welcome to season 2 of Mindful Prayers for Students. For our first episode, our new co-host, LoVetta Jenkins, and Sydney discuss the importance of maintaining faith while navigating college life. They share their own college experiences and emphasize finding a supportive faith community on campus, maintaining connections with your home church, and the value of having friends with similar beliefs. We hope you enjoy our first episode, and look forward for this second season.

For this episode we are joined by Dana Calhoun, who is currently studying to get her Masters of Divinity. Today, we pray for peace and read from the Gospel of John. Dana highlights the assurance that even in unfamiliar situations, God remains with us, offering His peace and guidance. Dana invites you to lean on God's peace, find solace in His guidance, and trust in His plans, even in the midst of life's challenges. Experience the reassurance of God's unwavering presence and His invitation to live in His peace today.

For today's episode, we will be hearing from Reverend Ronda Gentry, the Director of Operations for Barrier Breakers, about the significance of rest. As the academic year comes to a close, Reverend Gentry encourages students to prioritize rest and self-care. Drawing inspiration from the story of Elijah, we are reminded of the importance of finding strength in moments of exhaustion. We pray for God's guidance in embracing rest, and we take this time to take a pause, nourish our bodies, and embrace the silence to connect with Him. 

We have a special guest hosting today's episode, Taylor M. Silvestri. Taylor is currently in a Master of Divinity program at seminary. They share a deeply personal reflection on Psalm 139 and the profound impact it has had on their life. Taylor highlights that God's deep knowledge and commitment to be with us always, no matter where we go or what we do.
Taylor discusses the struggles that people may face with imposter syndrome, depression, and the lasting effects of emotional neglect and trauma. They offer a prayer for themselves and listeners, asking God to open us up to the truth of our belovedness, goodness, and the ever-present nature of God's love and care.

Today I talk about imposter syndrome and how it can affect various aspects of our lives, from education to appearance and talent. The feeling of not being good enough or feeling like an imposter can lead to negative self-talk and attacks from the enemy. For this episode, I offer encouragement and remind you that if God has called you to something, it doesn't matter what others have or what you feel you lack.