a back to school prayer

FOR ADULTS INVOLVED IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS

Heavenly Father, we come before you, our Creator, our Sustainer and our Redeemer. We lift these men and women before you and ask that you bless their efforts in the coming school year.

Lord, please remind them that:

·         Children are a reward from the Lord to their parents, thus they are of great value (Ps 127:3).

·         Jesus Himself said "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

·         Whatever responsibilities they have, that they work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. It is the Lord Christ they are serving (Col 3:23).

Heavenly Father, please empower these men and women to do all that they can do to be a blessing to the children in their schools. Fill them with your Holy Spirit and give them wisdom, patience, perseverance and an uncommon love. May they be the epitome of a godly influence at all times, in all ways, and in all circumstances.

Now to Him who can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory, in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

FOR CHILDREN (AND ADULTS) GOING TO SCHOOL

Heavenly Father, we come before you yet again, this time with those who are returning to school with the goal of learning as much as they can.

Lord…

·         May they remember that you knitted them together in their mother’s womb (Ps 139:13). May the knowledge that you created them remind them of how special, unique and loved they are.

·         May they remember that you will never leave them or forsake them (Heb 13:5). May that promise fill them with confidence and assurance for the coming year.

·         May they remember that if they go up to the heavens, you are there. If they make their beds in the depths, you are there. If they rise on the wings of the dawn, if they settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide them and your right hand will hold them fast (Ps 139:8-10). May your promise to guide them and lead them be of great comfort.

·         May they remember that it’s important to learn as much as they can, and to graduate.

·         May they remember that what happens at school is preparing them to be responsible men and women.

Heavenly Father, please empower these children (and adults) to be eager to learn—may they be like sponges, soaking up information that will help them in adulthood. May they be attentive and good listeners, and may they be respectful and appreciative of those who are teaching them.

To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father-to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen (Rev 1:5-6).