Prayer can be a powerful tool to help calm nerves and focus the mind before a performance. The specific words of a prayer may vary depending on one’s faith or beliefs, but the intent behind it can be the same: to seek guidance, strength, and peace before stepping onto the stage or into the spotlight.
One popular prayer that is often used before performances is the “Serenity Prayer”:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
This prayer can be a reminder to let go of things that are out of your control, focus on what you can do, and trust that you have the wisdom to make good decisions.
Another way to prepare for a performance is a meditation, like mindfulness, where you focus on your breath and let go the external distractions and focus on the present moment.
You can also make your own personal prayer or affirmation, like “I trust in my abilities and I am ready to give my best performance” or “I am strong and capable, I will do my best”.
In the end, the most important thing is that the prayer or affirmation comes from the heart and brings you a sense of peace, calm and positivity.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.