JOIN US MONDAY AUG 21 5pm
What if we just invited the presence of the Lord to come into our school? To be waiting for our teachers and kids. What if we gathered with 2 or 3 others, and asked Him to come. What if our parking lots, side walks, and doorways were covered with prayer? What if there was a presence of peace? What if there were an army of angels around the halls? What if we prayed so hard that the devil couldn’t stand it? What would our school look like this year? What miracles could happen? We may not even see the power, but it will be there!
Walk around the school- stop at entry points, door ways, in the carline, at the back door, in the parking lots, and if we have access inside- the offices, each door/ classroom, the gym/lunch room, the inner offices, the desks, the lockers, the bathrooms, the hidden places, anywhere you can cast out fear/ shame/ doubt/ evil/ anger/ pride/ frustration/ etc and PRAY.
Feel free to use the prayers below (the blanks are to insert personal names)… or say your own. *Students’ version at the bottom.
ANXIETY
I pray that the students will be brave. That anxiety and fear will not take root. Make them strong and brave.. and their parents too- knowing that you are with them wherever they go.
Joshua 1:9
“This is my command. Be Strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Thank you for giving us the peace we need as we drop our little ones off on the first day and help us receive it until the last day of pick up. Give the students peace as they meet unfamiliar faces and help them not be afraid.
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
I pray that the students feel God leading them from the car to the door, through the hall, to their seats. I pray they will feel strengthened and brave with Him by their side. Thank you for going with them.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
PROTECTION
I pray that there will be an army of angels surrounding this school. I pray that your presence will provide safety and protection.
Psalm 91:1-2
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.”
I pray that _____ will enjoy good health and that all will go well with them.
3 John 1:2
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you”
Be ______’s refuge, fortress, covering, and shield. Do not let them fear the terror of night, nor any type of plague or sickness. Do not let any harm overtake or disaster come near ____. Command your angels to guard them in all their ways. Answer them when they call. Be with them in trouble; deliver and honor them. Satisfy ____ with long life and show them your salvation.
Psalm 91
Lord you are faithful. Please strengthen and protect ____ from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
“But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.”
CHARACTER
I pray that in these halls and in these classrooms, our children will resist the devils schemes. I pray that they can recognize the enemy and command him to flee.
James 4:7
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Help our students be teachable. Help them to listen and accept instruction so that they may have wisdom.
Proverbs 19:20
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.”
I pray that Jesus would shine through our kids and teachers like the town on the hill and the light on the stand.
Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”
Dear God, I pray that ______ ’s love will be sincere. That ____ will hate what is evil and cling to what is good. That ____ will love and honor others above him/herself. For _____ to lack zeal, but to be excited in serving the Lord each day. That _____ would be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. I pray ____ will share with those in need and practice hospitality in his/her classroom. I pray _____ will bless those who persecute him/her and not curse. I pray that ______ will rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn. I pray for harmony in their classroom. I pray that ____ will not be proud, but be willing to be a friend to anyone without qualifications. I pray that ____ won’t be conceited because everything comes from you, by you and for you.
Romans 12:9-16
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”
AUTHORITY
I pray for the staff at MCA, help them to know their labor in you is not in vain. Help them to know they are working for the Lord. Give them faith to trust you and stand firm even with things are tough and they come under attack.
1 Corinthians 15:58
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
I pray for _____ to respect authority- to respect his/her teachers, deans, staff, principal, cafeteria workers, volunteers, substitutes, student leaders, etc. Help me to also respect the authority that is in place and speak what is good about their leadership to my child. Help me to respect my child’s authority, because it honors You.
1 Peter 2:13a
“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority; whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,”
I pray the students and staff will work hard in all they do— from the smallest of things to the biggest because they are ultimately serving you.
Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, know thing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
PRAYERS FOR KIDS
I pray that students will be strong and courageous as they come in these doors. I pray they will not be afraid but that they will have hope because God is by their side.
Joshua 1:9
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Help us to see the opportunities to do good- in the classroom, for our teachers, for a student that is struggling, and for other believers.
Galatians 6:10
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially who belong to the family of believers.”
I pray that on the playground and on the field and in our classrooms, we will overcome evil with good. If we see someone doing something wrong, I pray that we will do what is right. If someone is treating another with disrespect, I pray that we will treat them with kindness. I pray that if someone litters, we will clean it up. I pray that someone is being bullied, we will go and be a friend. I pray that we can bring the good to our school.
Romans 12:21
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
I pray that we will love our classmates as ourself. I pray that we will love the people sitting near us or at our table. Your first commandment is to love You God, and the second is to love others. Help me love others. Help me to pray for the ones that are hard to love and to give me to see them as you see them.
Matthew 22:37-39
“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Help me to be wise in making choices at school. Help me to understand right from wrong. Help me to be wise in the friends I choose to hang out with most. Help me to be wise in how I treat someone. Help me to be wise when no one is watching. God, please give me wisdom.
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you”
Help me to be kind and compassionate to my classmates. Help me to show others what love looks like. Help me to have compassion because I don’t know what their life looks like outside of school. Help me to quickly forgive others because you’ve forgiven me.
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Help me to be confident in who you made me to be. Help me not to look to others for my self worth, but now that I was made by you.
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
I pray for my teacher to be led by the Holy Spirit in what they do and say. I thank you for the teachers and staff at MCA. Thank you for their desire to help bring up the next generation. Give them a spirit of patience and understanding. Help us give each other grace because you’ve given grace to us. Help them not to burn out, but to feel refreshed and renewed each day.
Help me to know you have placed them in authority over me for a reason. Help me to inspire them to know You more.
Amen.