From Strength to Strength

Praise the Lord of Hosts

Dear Lord, we praise You for being The LORD of hosts, the God of all armies, the living God Almighty. You are powerful and faithful, unchanging and holy.  How lovely it is to dwell with You in this life and through eternity.

Prayer for Strength and Refreshment

We pray for teachers everywhere today to desire You above all things. For those who call You Lord, we pray their souls seek You in Your Word and that their hearts and flesh will sing for joy because of Who You Are in their lives. Let every teacher cling to You, knowing that even the sparrow finds a home by Your power and that You have confirmed we are of much more worth to You. Lavish Your blessings upon those who dwell in Your house, ever singing Your praise, because we are so richly blessed when our strength is in You and our hearts are focused on Your ways.

Lord, we praise You for Your promises because teaching requires us to pour our energy and strength into the lives of others, leaving us dry, and in need of Your power and renewal. But You say that Your people will go through these experiences, making them places of springs and experiencing refreshing rain to cover their needs with pools. We go from strength to strength, appearing before You to receive Your blessings. Keep us near to You, Lord, God of hosts. You listen to our prayers and You, alone meet the needs of Your people. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.

Psalm 84: 1-8; Mat 10:29-30