Dear Lord, thank You that You alone are faithful, remaining true to Your Word (Is 25:1; 2 Tim 2:13). Let Christian teachers everywhere seek to be faithful to You in all we do, and we pray especially for our part in staff and committee meetings, and all matters of collaboration. We praise You that You are also wise, orchestrating everything according to Your perfect knowledge and goodness (Job 9:3-4; Dan 2:20, Rom 16:27). Remind us to ask You for wisdom, knowing that You will provide it, especially for accomplishing Your will as we interact with our peers and seek good for the children we work with (Jas 1:5-7). Lord we praise You that Your Holy Spirit was active in Christ’s ministry (Is 11:2; Luk 4:14) and that He gives believers spiritual gifts to strengthen and encourage the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:4-7,11). Let us use our gifts to build others up as we work together, honoring You in the power you provide. The mission field of teaching work, whether with students, staff, or parents, requires Your power and strength to be successful and give You glory.
Throughout our meetings, Lord, let us use our time productively, exercising responsibility and diligence (Prov 15:19; 26:11-16). As Christians on mission in our schools, let us help others (Gal 6:2) and live at peace with even those who are most difficult to work with (Rom 12:18). Let us be godly examples of purity in our speech, rejecting gossip (1 Tim 5:13). With this, let us live in harmony with others, not prideful or wise in our own eyes (Rom 12:16) but acting as genuine servants to those around us, building them up with sincere expressions of hospitality, welcoming and warmth (1 Pet 4:10; 1 Pet 4:9; Rom 15:7).
Finally, Lord, let us work in our meetings with all staff, students, and parents for Your glory (1 Cor 10:31; Rev 4:11). In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.
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