ShannonPraying for the New School Year
Back to school - for some it is a dread, for others it is a delight, for student and teacher alike. Each new school year brings new challenges and new concerns.
What is foremost on the minds of parents, teachers, students and administrators is school safety in light of the the Uvalde, TX shootings that took place in May of this year, two days shy of the last day of the school year. Whether it is day 1 or day 180, we cannot underestimate the importance and power of prayer - praying over our children. When they leave the house, get on the school bus, get out of the car, walk around the corner, they are no longer in our sight. However, taking the time to pray before getting started on their way and asking the Father to put a hedge of protection around them, encamp His angels round about them, order their steps, guide their mind, guide their thinking and bring them back home safely is time well spent in the morning before the rush of preparation activities take over.
Here are a few more areas to pray about:
Pray for:
Your children
Other people's children
Parents
Teachers
Support Staff
Administrators
Safety Officers
Janitors
Cafeteria Workers
Bus Drivers
Courage/Bravery
Mental stability
Pray against:
Evil influences
Dark forces
Perversion
Wicked agendas
Destruction of facilities
Unlawful entry
Fear/Intimidation
Mental instability
Remember, prayer will always be necessary and essential so take the time to pray. You'll be glad you did.