I graduated this year and one of my final exams was English. It was a problem for me because I was never very good at it. In September, we could choose its level (B1 or B2).
God´s answer
I was thinking a lot about it before finally sending my application. I already had many experiences at that time with Jesus helping me supernaturally in school. I therefore asked Stano, the leader of our Bible study & prayer group, to pray for me and figure out what level is the most suitable for me. Many years ago Stano accepted God´s calling and allowed God to work through him to minister and help people. As God’s servant, he can recognize God’s answers during a prayer. God gave me the answer through him. He said if I accept God´s leading hand by faith then I can choose the higher level for the exam (B2). Stano encouraged me to work my faith and to pursue B2 level.
„For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. “ (Bible – Izaiah 55:8-9)
Nobody understood my choice. Almost everybody, including teachers, wanted to talk me out of it because “I was not good enough to pass”. I knew that I wasn’t even ready to pass the lower level (B1) but based on my previous experience with God I accepted this situation through faith. I chose the B2 level for my exam. I didn´t consider any doubts because I was doing that with Jesus. I believed in my heart that I’d make it because it was His will. In my heart, I accepted a victory even though it wasn’t possible from the human perspective.
Spiritual fatigue and doubts
As Maturita was approaching, I started to have a serious problem with anxiety and depression. It wouldn´t go away and I couldn’t focus properly. I couldn’t sleep at all. My days and weeks at the school were just passing by and I just tried to survive there. My mental health was deteriorating and I started to even miss school days. Moreover, I was also occupied with other stuff, such as entrance exams to the university.
I COULDN´T FOCUS AT ALL.
During the night I was asking Jesus for help because I knew my strength wasn’t enough. Jesus helped many times before and I knew He’d do it again if I just ask Him. I was also healed several times immediately after the prayers.
I returned to Jesus
I asked Stano for prayers. I also met him in person, so we could pray together to strengthen my faith. He pointed out the spiritual causes of my troubles and he prayed a prayer of liberation. After the prayer, I felt released from all my fears. He encouraged me again to accept God´s help. He also explained to me how to.
The written part of my exam was not the best – I barely passed. So I realized I really needed to follow Jesus and avoid any situation draining me mentally. Stano pointed it out earlier but at that time I didn´t take it very seriously. I needed to talk to him again.
Thanks to God, the evening before my oral exam, I removed the spiritual causes “blocking English language“ in my head. As it is written in the Bible, I had to forgive a person who unintentionally hurt me. Then I was able to accept God´s help.
“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.“ (Bible – Matthew 6 / 9-15 )
„Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” (Bible – Mark 11/ 24-25)
A miracle happened
The morning of my exam Stano prayed for me. I was sitting in front of the classroom and I felt extraordinary peace and God´s power. People from our praying group also joined these prayers.
After I came in, I chose the topic and started to prepare to answer. I felt God´s guidance, His answers, and wisdom. Jesus told me how to build sentences correctly. Jesus made me able to speak for the whole 20 minutes during the exam which was required. Before it was even difficult for me to say one coherent sentence in English.
I got grade 2 which was very surprising for everybody! From all the students there were only 4 of us who chose to do the exam on a higher level! I am thankful to Jesus Christ!
„But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.“ (Bible – 1 Corinthians 1, 27)
„This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.“ (Bible – Izaiah 48:17)
-Vaness-
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