08/20/2024
Dear God, we pray for teachers, educators, and school administrators as they begin the new school year. Thank you for the men and women who have dedicated their careers to teaching and leading. We pray that the classroom and school buildings can be a place where love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control flourish. We pray for teachers who have to manage and engage online learners. May they all have the energy, creativity, and an abundance of compassion. Protect their mental and physical health as they work hard to create safe places of learning.
We pray for students and learners. Give them minds that are eager to learn. Give them courage to ask good questions, confidence to take risks, and the discipline to focus and study. We pray for quality friendships and safety in and out of the classroom. We pray for the kids who struggle with anxiety and fear; may they feel your perfect love surround them, and give them the courage to get through each day. We pray that learning is engaging, valuable, and exciting. Give the students focus and direction as they prepare for what lies ahead.
We pray for parents and caregivers of the students. May they have clear minds to juggle busy schedules of work, home, and school. Release them from fear and anxiety as they send kids off to learn, and give them grace and wisdom.
Amen
