These beautiful prayers were written by the Family Life Pastor at my church, Louie Murillo. Even though I don't have students this year (other than my 14-month-old son) these prayers touched my heart and I hope they touch yours.
Lord, I pray that You will grant our educators wisdom as they deal with an ever-changing society. Help them to remember that every effort is an opportunity to change a life, to inspire, to energize, to bring out that special gift You have blessed to each and every one of us. We thank You for providing schools and teachers so our children will have the opportunity to reach new levels of understanding and knowledge. May each classroom be free from disruptions, distractions, and from anything that is detrimental to learning, concentration or personal well-being. Fill each classroom with the joy of discovery, praise for every good and honest effort to master each lesson and words of encouragement to try again on difficult subjects.
Free our students from the stress of peer-pressure. Give them the wisdom to ask for help when they need it. Draw their hearts and minds to their own special subject area that in the future will lead into something useful for the good of the world. Help them to make new and lasting friendships, and teach them compassion, patience and how to get along with others. I pray that when results are not apparent, they may be reminded that they must press on and find strength in You. Lord, I pray that in school they will be challenged to grow and learn and accomplish all they could ever dream. May they be the salt and light on their campuses.
Lord, I lift up our parents. May they be parents of prayer, lifting up their children daily to You. May they find peace and comfort in You. Please be with the parents of our students. Help them to create home atmospheres where children have the rest, nutrition, structure, love and the encouragement they need. Give the parents a deep interest in their child’s well-being and help them teach their children how to consistently live out at school the moral and faith values learned at home.
We thank You for the promise and excitement that comes with a new school year. Thank You that You make all things new and You give us fresh starts in life.
May Your love and grace fill all students, teachers and parents today and always.
Amen.
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