I am currently writing this after attending my 5 year old son’s kindergarten orientation. As a mother, with that brings many fears and worries which only comes natural. However, I want to combat those fears and worries with prayer. My favorite verse is out of Philippians 4:6-7.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.“
I often find myself quoting this verse in times of trouble, fear, or worry. It reminds us to pray about everything no matter how big or small and that God will give us his peace that passes all understanding and keep us in him.
With that being said, I want to give you 50 back to school prayers that have been on my heart.
- Pray for our children to always have on the full armor of God.
- Pray for physical protection and safety from all harm.
- Pray for a strong immune system and protection from COVID and other viruses.
- Pray for protection from those who choose to bully or ridicule.
- Pray for safety when coming to and from school.
- Pray for protection from worldly distractions.
- Pray they have a heart for learning.
- Pray for them to be obedient and to listen.
- Pray for discernment for what is right and what is wrong.
- Pray for them to never give up, no matter how hard something becomes.
- Pray they find a joy/excitement for the Word of God and learning about Jesus.
- Pray for them to never be afraid to ask questions.
- Pray for them to learn to be a hard worker.
- Pray for them to learn how to be creative.
- Pray for all those in leadership roles at the school.
- Pray for godly role models.
- Pray they find those in leadership that they can trust.
- Pray they learn to show respect to those in leadership.
- Pray for good open communication amongst teachers and students.
- Pray they treat all others with the same respect.
- Pray they make godly friends.
- Pray they let their light shine among others.
- Pray they can be bold for the Lord.
- Pray they care for others.
- Pray they use good manners.
- Pray they will always be willing to help others.
- Pray they will learn to be humble.
- Pray they are always kind to others.
- Pray they always include others.
- Pray they learn to manage their emotions.
- Pray for strength and peace.
- Pray that they have fun and have an excitement for school.
- Pray they find a passion and have a dream.
- Pray they grow in all areas.
- Pray they will talk about everything with you.
- Pray for energy on those long school days.
- Pray for rest for the night.
- Pray that they know they are never alone.
- Pray that all they do, including homework, is for the Lord.
- Pray they know how powerful of a tool that prayer is.
- Pray they are able to stand for the Lord.
- Pray they are able to resist temptation.
- Pray for their anxieties and fears to be calmed.
- Pray for them to make good choices.
- Pray that they can express their emotions in a proper way.
- Pray that if they are struggling, they will come to you.
- Pray for easy mornings with no tears.
- Pray they will find confidence and know how proud we are of them.
- Pray they learn far beyond just math or science.
- Pray they know they are loved and supported.
- Pray for a wonderful year and safe year!
There is so much more to be said on praying for our children and all those attending school.
Later on in Philippians 4:8, the Bible tells us…
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
The Bible says THINK ON THESE THINGS! If we are constantly thinking about COVID, whether or not they will wear masks or not, or go virtual or not, or require a vaccine then we will constantly be filled with those anxieties, fears, worries, and concerns. Trust me, I know we all have them, me included!
But if we can turn our specific worries and concerns into prayers, then I know we will all have a better school year!
Let us try thinking on those things that the Bible talks about and less about the world, spending more time in prayer, and the peace of God will keep us all in Christ Jesus.
Life in Ministry and Motherhood 