Strength for Us and Glory for God

Praise You, LORD, king forever; every nation and leader is in Your hand. You hear the desire of Your people who are afflicted, You will strengthen their hearts and listen closely to their prayers so that You can do justice to each one and remove the power of those who cause problems.

For every Christian teacher, Lord we pray for Your guidance. Let us wait patiently for You, LORD, and extend Your patience to our students. Encourage our hearts that You have heard our prayers and You are always working in ways we cannot see for the benefit of Your people. Impress Your Word upon our hearts so we live in the certainty of Your care: You set our feet upon a rock, make our steps secure, put a song in our mouths – a song of praise to our God, so we bring You glory and many are drawn to put their trust in You. Lord, strengthen our trust in You, reminding us that You alone work wonders in our lives. Your thoughts are turned to us night and day. Open our mouths to proclaim Your might and goodness, even an ever-flowing stream of praise.

LORD, we pray that You show us the many ways You tenderly care for us. You know us and look after us as a Shepherd with his flock. Let us also extend this care to the students and staff around us. Because we enjoy Your salvation, even peace in the middle of calamity, give us hearts to share this with others.  Guide our prayers for our students and staff. Prompt us to act with blessing toward those around us. Even in times we struggle, let us be so comforted by You that we cannot help but extend Your grace to others. Let Your face shine upon us and reflect outward so that we are a city on a hill, a lamp on a stand that cannot be hidden, giving light to the blind and glorifying You in all we do. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Ps 10:16-18; Ps 40: 1-5; Psalm 80.