Prayers for a New School Year
As we approach the start of a new school year, anxiety is high for many facing the numerous uncertainties the year brings. There are a lot of tough decisions being made, and while the "right" answers are for moving forward may be unclear, we are reminded of Paul's words to the Philippians:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Christin has put together a downloadable list of prayer suggestions for each day from now until the first day of school to guide you in lifting our teachers, administrators, school staff, students, and families up in prayer. Rather than worrying or complaining, let's pray for our schools this month.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Christin has put together a downloadable list of prayer suggestions for each day from now until the first day of school to guide you in lifting our teachers, administrators, school staff, students, and families up in prayer. Rather than worrying or complaining, let's pray for our schools this month.
| Daily Prayers for a New School Year |
Prayer Suggestions
Saturday, August 1
Pray for the overall health and well-being of students
Sunday, August 2
Pray for the overall health and well-being of teachers and school staff
Monday, August 3
Pray for school boards, superintendents, and principals making tough decisions on reopening plans
Tuesday, August 4
Pray for government leaders making tough decisions to help guide our state/nation
Wednesday, August 5
Pray for parents who are worried about their child receiving an adequate education
Thursday, August 6
Pray for parents who are worried about their child’s social and emotional needs
Friday, August 7
Pray for parents who are worried about childcare and/or maintaining work schedules
Saturday, August 8
Pray for students who are feeling anxious about returning to school
Sunday, August 9
Pray for students who are grieving over missed opportunities and facing uncertainty about what the year ahead will bring/not bring
Monday, August 10
Pray for families of students with special needs who worry about receiving an equal education and face an extra level of uncertainty and disruption with reopening plans
Tuesday, August 11
Pray for students/families who haven’t had adequate meals during this time and are worried about their needs being met if schools do not return to “normal”
Wednesday, August 12
Pray for students with difficult home lives or who have been trapped with abusers while in quarantine and worry about not returning to their “safe place” at school
Thursday, August 13
Pray for teachers and school staff who are feeling anxious about their health and the health of their families
Friday, August 14
Pray for teachers to have adequate funding and supplies to properly clean and sanitize their rooms
Saturday, August 15
Pray for teachers to have adequate class sizes to be able to teach and meet the needs of each one of their students
Sunday, August 16
Pray for teachers to have adequate resources, training, and support for partial or fully online teaching
Monday, August 17
Pray for the safety of students and staff using online learning platforms, for those managing that technology, and for households to have sufficient internet access
Tuesday, August 18
Pray for paraeducators and school support staff as their job responsibilities shift while continuing to try and meet the unique needs of each student
Wednesday, August 19
Pray for school custodians and maintenance workers who are working hard to deep clean buildings and modify physical spaces to make the most of in-person learning
Thursday, August 20
Pray for school administrators, secretaries, and office staff as they oversee new policies and procedures and manage communication with families
Friday, August 21
Pray for bus drivers as they adjust to new schedules and transport students safely to and from school activities
Saturday, August 22
Pray for all school staff to find new ways to collaborate, innovate, encourage, and support one another this year
Sunday, August 23
Pray for communities to rally around schools in support and to voice opinions/concerns in positive and productive ways
Monday, August 24
Pray for patience for everyone through the upcoming changes that are bound to come throughout the year
Tuesday, August 25
Pray for positive attitudes for teachers, parents, and students as they work together towards a mutual goal of student success this year despite the obstacles
Pray for the overall health and well-being of students
Sunday, August 2
Pray for the overall health and well-being of teachers and school staff
Monday, August 3
Pray for school boards, superintendents, and principals making tough decisions on reopening plans
Tuesday, August 4
Pray for government leaders making tough decisions to help guide our state/nation
Wednesday, August 5
Pray for parents who are worried about their child receiving an adequate education
Thursday, August 6
Pray for parents who are worried about their child’s social and emotional needs
Friday, August 7
Pray for parents who are worried about childcare and/or maintaining work schedules
Saturday, August 8
Pray for students who are feeling anxious about returning to school
Sunday, August 9
Pray for students who are grieving over missed opportunities and facing uncertainty about what the year ahead will bring/not bring
Monday, August 10
Pray for families of students with special needs who worry about receiving an equal education and face an extra level of uncertainty and disruption with reopening plans
Tuesday, August 11
Pray for students/families who haven’t had adequate meals during this time and are worried about their needs being met if schools do not return to “normal”
Wednesday, August 12
Pray for students with difficult home lives or who have been trapped with abusers while in quarantine and worry about not returning to their “safe place” at school
Thursday, August 13
Pray for teachers and school staff who are feeling anxious about their health and the health of their families
Friday, August 14
Pray for teachers to have adequate funding and supplies to properly clean and sanitize their rooms
Saturday, August 15
Pray for teachers to have adequate class sizes to be able to teach and meet the needs of each one of their students
Sunday, August 16
Pray for teachers to have adequate resources, training, and support for partial or fully online teaching
Monday, August 17
Pray for the safety of students and staff using online learning platforms, for those managing that technology, and for households to have sufficient internet access
Tuesday, August 18
Pray for paraeducators and school support staff as their job responsibilities shift while continuing to try and meet the unique needs of each student
Wednesday, August 19
Pray for school custodians and maintenance workers who are working hard to deep clean buildings and modify physical spaces to make the most of in-person learning
Thursday, August 20
Pray for school administrators, secretaries, and office staff as they oversee new policies and procedures and manage communication with families
Friday, August 21
Pray for bus drivers as they adjust to new schedules and transport students safely to and from school activities
Saturday, August 22
Pray for all school staff to find new ways to collaborate, innovate, encourage, and support one another this year
Sunday, August 23
Pray for communities to rally around schools in support and to voice opinions/concerns in positive and productive ways
Monday, August 24
Pray for patience for everyone through the upcoming changes that are bound to come throughout the year
Tuesday, August 25
Pray for positive attitudes for teachers, parents, and students as they work together towards a mutual goal of student success this year despite the obstacles
