Back To School Today

Our school kids are headed back to school today!  If you are a parent, grandparent or know children around you, your prayers are powerful in the lives of these children.  May we as adults get 'back in training' as the new school year kicks off and make it a diligent practice to pray for our children. 

Here are a few examples:

A Parents' Prayer for Students


Dear Lord,
As my children leave for school,
I pray that You will keep them in your care.
Send Your Spirit to open their minds
to all that is true and beautiful and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents
You have given them and to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Help them to be kind to others
and lead others be kind to them.
Give their teachers patience and understanding
and help them teach what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard my children
and to keep them from all harm.
Open their young hearts to Your presence
and enfold them in Your peace and protection.
Hold them in the palm of Your hand
and bring them home safely at day's end.
Amen.

Other things to pray for:
◦Purity: Pray for purity both for our kids and for their future spouses. Their spouses are out there somewhere, growing up as children right now, and what happens in their lives will greatly affect the life of our children down the road.
◦Relationships: Relationships are important. We can pray above all, that our kids will develop strong relationships with the Lord. We can also pray for healthy relationships with their siblings, with friends and of course, their parents.
◦Protection: The world is a dangerous place in many ways. pray for physical, spiritual and emotional protection for each child.
◦Personal weaknesses: Every child has their own struggles, whether it’s lying, angry outbursts, disrespect, or any number of other issues. Pray that God will shape their character and turn their weaknesses to strengths.
◦Thanksgiving: Each child also has unique strengths that are God’s gift to each family. For some it’s charm, for others leadership ability or a sense of humour. Thank God for these special qualities and ask Him to continue to develop these characteristics in our children.

See additional prayers for teachers, students and others

31 Biblical Virtues To Pray For Your Child

Your prayers will pave the way for a good first day at school and a year of increased knowledge, wisdom and understanding from the Lord.  Thanks for caring!