On the fourth Wednesday in September, in the United States, over three million students early in the morning gather at their schools’ flagpole to pray. In twenty other countries, students also participate in this event of prayer (syatp.com). While this event is student led, we can partner with these young men and women by praying for the schools in our communities sometime this week. Here are some topics and verses to help get you started. Please feel free to add more topics and verses in the comments below.
Students
That God is “Guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.” Proverbs 2:8
That students will “Apply their hearts to instruction and their ears to words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12
That students will know the love of Christ. “May have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Ephesians 3:18
That students will grow academically and socially in a safe learning environment. “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6
That students will learn Christian values and morals. “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matthew 19:14
Administrations and School Board Members
That they will do what is right. “First of all, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
“Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good.” Romans 13:3-4
Teachers
That teachers will lead by example and have a voice of wisdom. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10
That they will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit as they teach their students. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23