Editor’s note: Our prayers matter. Prayer connects us to God. He hears us. He listens to every whisper, every cry, interprets every groan. He cares about every aspect of our lives and is working for the good in every challenge, and heartache, and complication. No matter what is going on, we believers need to go…
Prayers for Teachers
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. — Psalm 31:24 NIV Precious Lord, You are faithful and true, and You never change. It feels as if the world of education changes all the time — new ideas, new laws, new requirements. In a shifting world remind me that my…
We Aren’t the First People to Struggle With Prayer
It’s not that we don’t pray at all. We all pray some. On tearstained pillows we pray. In grand liturgies we pray. At the sight of geese in flight, we pray. Quoting ancient devotions, we pray. We pray to stay sober, centered, or solvent. We pray when the lump is deemed malignant. When the money…
School Days! Prayers for Teachers
School Days! Prayers for Teachers At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?” Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you…
3 Prayers You’ll Want To Keep in Your Pocket This School Year
A Prayer of Protection We may boldly say: “The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” —Hebrews 13:6 Almighty God, You are powerful. You possess all authority over Heaven and earth. This world can be a scary place. Even our schools don’t seem safe from those who do…
Prayers for Teachers, Students and Schools: FREE Downloads
In this article, you will learn: 3 ways to to pray for teachers, students, and schools consistently, including how to have a prayer walk in your child’s school and pray for our teachers’ classrooms. Plus, don’t miss the FREE downloads of how to use Scripture and God’s Word to prayer for the school year. Print these,…
Prayers for When You Feel Overwhelmed
Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. — Psalm 61:1–2 Father in heaven, You are the God of King David and my God too. You reign forever…
Pocket Prayers for Mom: Peace
The Lord will give strength to His people; the Lord will bless His people with peace. — Psalm 29:11 God, You are my strength during the hard times. Your grace is sufficient for me, and Your power is made perfect in my weakness. Today I feel spread thin and overcommitted. I don’t have the strength…