Every Wednesday, we invite you to pause and pray with us. Today’s Pause & Pray is written and curated by Janice Marie Beauchamp.

Pray

Faithful God,

As we move through this week of finals, we come to You with both longing and weariness. You know our efforts, our late nights, and the quiet pressure we carry. Like the psalmist, our souls thirst for You—seeking strength beyond what we can produce on our own.

In the stillness, remind us that Your presence sustains us. When our minds feel overwhelmed, anchor us in Your steadfast love. Let Your peace settle over us like shade in the heat, calming our thoughts and restoring our focus.

Hold us steady, O God, and help us trust that we are never alone in this season.
Amen.

Meditate

“O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you…
My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast…
For you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.”

(Psalm 63.1–8, NRSV)

Listen

Peace In the Storm – Naija Tell