Protect our students, Lord

Give me the courage to fight for what is right on their behalf and to be an example of truth

Teachers, Pray for Your Students Today's inspiration comes from: Pocket Prayers for Teachers by Max Lucado Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. — Psalm 1:1-2   Father, you are the mighty lawgiver, and you alone are worthy of worship! Help me protect my students. Give me the courage to fight for what is right on their behalf and to be an example of truth. Teach me Your law so well that I can recognize when I need to defend the defenseless. Protect our young students, Lord. They are exposed to so much ugliness early in their lives. Shield their minds, keep their thoughts clean, and help them choose good over evil. Give them wisdom, and meet their basic needs so they can focus on learning.   Thank You for providing Your law so we can always know right from wrong.   In Your powerful name, amen.   *   You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD. — Leviticus 19:17-18   Lord, you are the salvation of the world. You are the source of light and love for this world. Holy are you!   When I have to deal with difficult parents or guardians of my students, give me words that will bring peace to the conversation. Help me communicate directly and with a grace that glorifies You. Calm my emotions and keep me far from anger.   Bless the parents, Lord. Give them a willingness to listen and to respect my expertise as an educator. Most of all,   bless the relationship between the parents and their children — the students in my class.   Thank You for Your command to love. It reminds me that I'm to treat everyone with grace, just as You treat me.   In Your precious name, amen.   * Show me how to be my students' steady, dependable guide. Show me how to be my students' steady, dependable guide. At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of Heaven." — Matthew 18:1-3   Father God, You have created so many gifts in this world. Praise Your precious name! Daily give me wisdom to know how to love the young children in my class, even in the tough moments. Give me patience to deal with unexpected classroom situations. Fill my heart with sweet memories of every child. Bless each student in my class, especially those from troubled homes. Let them feel my love and attention, and please protect their innocence. Show me how to be their steady, dependable guide.   Thank You for the sweetness and goodness of children. Thank You for calling me to the task of teaching these little ones and for honoring me with this precious responsibility.   In Jesus' name, amen. Excerpted with permission from Pocket Prayers for Teachers by Max Lucado, copyright Max Lucado.   * * * Ready to Dig Deeper? SHOP THIS BOOK ► Your Turn There's no greater privilege than to teach! Teachers, you have the blessing of not just influencing young minds in our area of expertise, but also to pray for them! God is with you in your calling to teach and lead our next generation. ~ Devotionals Daily READ THE BLOG Bless the teachers in your life this school year Save 50% Pocket Prayers for Teachers: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Peace and Renewal $6.50 50% off   Get $10 off $45 + Free Shipping   with code SCHOOL   Get $10 off $45 + Free Shipping with code SCHOOL  SHOP NOW All the way from coloring inside the lines to calculus, teachers have given us the tools to thrive. Where would we be without them? But a teacher's job is often a difficult one. Sometimes anxiety and exhaustion become the norm. 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