God is our Shepherd – Planted by Streams

Back to School Preparations

Back to School Teacher Prayer Prayers Back-to-School

Dear Lord,

We thank You that You are all-knowing, our Advocate, and our Shepherd. Thank You for a fresh start at the beginning of the school year, and for new students we have opportunities with. Thank You for the break we just came from, even if it was busy, because we need the change to renew our resolve and creativity.

As we start the year, Lord our to-do lists can feel overwhelming. Many things can only be accomplished in the few days we have before students walk in our doors. Therefore, Lord, we ask for wisdom because You promise in James 1:5, that “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” We also encourage our hearts with the truth that You can “do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

So, Lord, we pray for focused work time, organization, and complete awareness of what needs to be accomplished. We pray for the ability to set aside desires, even making a list of those things for later, and guidance to complete the important things first. Remind us to frequently give You praise as we go about our work since nothing good is planned or accomplished apart from You (Psalm 16:2). And, keep us mindful to pray for the students we will have this coming year.

Let us live in Your peace, comforting our hearts that You know our beliefs, thoughts, actions, and feelings, as well as the process before us. Encourage us to draw near to You our Advocate, and give us the grace to be led by You, our Shepherd. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Rest in Peace Because Our God is Holy

Featured Joy Bennett

Praise God Our Shepherd Who is Holy, Wise, and Unchanging

Dear Lord, our Holy God, we worship You because You alone are free from all sin and there is none other like You. In Your holiness, You are also wise, and unchanging. Thank You for showing us these things about Yourself. You are our Shepherd, associating with us as a friend, constantly caring for us, seeking us, and leading us in paths for our good. Bless You for Your purity Lord.

Prayer for Our Minds to Have Peace

Today, as each teacher goes about their work, attending to the many decisions before them, let their minds return to You, trusting You because of Your ultimately pure character. Build our faith that You are always good and powerfully work in our lives to bring about the highest benefit to Your children. Lord, You alone know the distractions and difficulties teachers face each day, at home and at work, but remind us that You are our shepherd, pure and holy, leading us in paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Guide us to keep our minds fixed on the truth of Your Word, and to rest in Your unchanging, faithful ways. When troubles come into our lives, add an increasing measure of faith in our hearts that we may recognize Your unfailing wisdom, Your inability to do wrong because of Your holiness, Your constant and perfect character, and Your loving, merciful care which guides us through every circumstance. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Ex 15:11; Is 6:3; Job 9:3-4; Ps 23:1-3; Mala 3:6; John 10:13-15; Rom 16:27; Heb 13:8