Mindful Prayers for Students Sydney Montgomery

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. 



 

Today, I address the feeling of being overwhelmed with not just schoolwork, but other responsibilities that we may have in our life such as extracurricular activities, jobs, family responsibilities, health issues, and financial stress. I want to remind you that if God has called you to a particular academic program, then He has also given you the tools you need to succeed. Rest is available to you and God wants to give you rest. We must seek God intentionally and trust in Him to provide for our needs. We thank God for calling us to our academic program and asking for His guidance and support.

Today's episode is hosted by Rev. Ronda Gentry. Join her in prayers for mental health and wellness, and remember God's presence in our life during our lonliest times. Ronda shares a song from her church called, "Oh Love Divine," and we lisen knowing that God gives us strength to fight our inner demons.