As thousands of students and educators head back to school today in our school district and all around our city (and many more thousands already started back to school a couple of weeks ago), I want to pray a special prayer of protection and provision over all of them. I want everyone, including my son (who is starting second grade today) to remember who God is and to turn to him often in this unprecedented school year we are now beginning.
I would love it if you would join me in prayer. And, if you are an educator or if you have a student in school, please let me know in the comments so that I can pray specifically for you or your child!!
Dear God,
We praise you that you are good, powerful, and with us each day. You have not left us alone, but instead, you are right here in the thick of it, and for that, we’re grateful. We’re starting school today with a lot of unknowns ahead of us. We know that this school year is like no other, but we don’t know all of the ups and downs that will happen between now and the end of the school year. But God, you know, and you’ve already made a way for us through it.
When we can’t see the path, help us to remember that you know all and we can turn to you in surrender and trust. Help us to navigate each obstacle because no situation is unexpected to you, Lord.
Remind us often this year when we feel anxious or worried that you are holding all of these students in your hands. You are with them even when we are not.
You are sovereign over Covid, and You are always in control. Comfort us with this truth when we feel helpless and out of control.
We pray for protection over our children and educators who are on campus. We pray for the children who are learning at home and their families who are trying to support them. And we pray for all of the children who don’t have a strong support system and are trying to navigate this crazy world without the help they need.
Please give your sustaining grace and strength to each educator as they do the best they can. Help them when they’re frustrated and tired. Carry them supernaturally so that they can come to the end of this school year knowing that you got them through it.
God, thank you for your grace and your perfect love. Thank you for being our help and guide. We trust you with this year, Lord.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Pressing on in faith, Jennifer
Thank you for this lovely prayer as we join to support every student and their family.