Prayers for a New School Year

Thursday - August 20, 2009

I found these on a couple of my "poetry sites" that I like to browse occasionally. I have many nieces, nephews, and friends who are (and may have already) starting another school year. I would like to share these prayers with you and pray that all who read the post will have a great and prosperous school year! Since I did not write the following, the author is noted for each I've posted.

Prayer For Beginning a New School Year

Father,
We thank you for a chance to
begin the 2009 - 2010 school year,
and we ask that you bless the faculty,
the students, and student families.

We pray that you will guide us in all ways,
and that we will seek your will
in everything that we do.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

David Bennett

Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to you in prayer for the children in my charge.
Lord, let me remember that tomorrowis a new day...
Let me forget about Johnny sharpening myfavorite pen in the pencil sharpener.
Let me forget about Sarah breaking her crayons into a million little pieces.
Let me forget about the messy desks, spilled glue, and paper airplanes that never quite made it to the garbage can.

Dear Lord, this is what I pray that you will help me to remember:
Remind me that Jennifer's mom and dad just divorced,
so that I may have extra patience and understanding.
Remind me that Chris needs a snack when he gets to school,
he rarely gets to school in time for breakfast,
and can't pay attention when his tummy is always growling.
Remind me that Cassie has a brand new baby at home,to make sure I give her plenty of extra attention.

And Lord, remind me to not frown when Joey tells me he didn't get his homework done, again...
Let me not forget that he doesn't have a desk, a room,or even a home of his own, that he does the best he can.

Dear Lord, there are so many more needs to share with you!Children who need shoes on their feet,jackets on their backs, school supplies...
*sigh*And these are just their physical needs.
Lord, you hear their prayers at night, give them strength and courage to be the best that they can possibly be.
Please, let me be a positive influence in their little lives and let my classroom be a warm, safe haven against the storm.

Oh, Heavenly Father!
I almost forgot! Lord, I pray you will help me to teach every child how to read, write, and count!AMEN
--Donna R. Burran, ©2000

Praying you all have a great and prosperous school year!