This page is for parents, students and teachers heading back to school. A new school year mixes excitement, stress and questions. You can entrust this new year to God, ask for his wisdom to learn and to teach, and thank him in advance, in the name of Jesus.
Prayers
A Short Prayer for the First Morning of School
Lord, school is starting again and I feel a little stressed, but I come to you. Give me your peace, focus and the joy of learning. Help me to be kind to my classmates, to respect my teachers and to stay honest. Keep me from fear and comparison. Help me make good friends, ask for help when I do not understand and not be ashamed of my struggles. May this year teach me a lot, about my subjects and about you. Stay with me all day long. In Jesus' name, amen.
James 1:5
A Parent Entrusting Their Child to God
Father, I entrust my child to you on this first day of school. You know their strengths, their fears and their needs. Put kind friends and caring teachers in their path. Give them a desire to learn, patience with difficulties and joy each day. Help me encourage them without comparing or pressuring them. Bless the teachers who welcome them too, and give them patience and kindness. Keep my child from mockery, bullying and loneliness, and remind them every day that you love them. In Jesus' name, amen.
Proverbs 22:6
A Prayer of Trust for the Year Ahead
Lord, a new year is starting and I want to live it with you. Give me the strength to study seriously and the wisdom to choose my priorities well. I do not want to move forward by my own strength alone. When work piles up or weariness comes, remind me that your grace is enough. Teach me to finish what I start with perseverance. Thank you for the chances to learn that I have received. May this year be a time of growth for me, and may I be a good witness of your love to those I meet. In Jesus' name, amen.
Joshua 1:9
Biblical proclamations
I Ask God for Wisdom
« But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. »
James 1:5
When I lack wisdom, I ask God, who gives simply and without reproach.
God Is with Me This Year
« Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.” »
Joshua 1:9
I am strong and courageous, for the Lord my God is with me in everything I undertake.
I Learn to Count My Days
« So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. »
Psalm 90:12
I ask God to teach me to use my time well, so that my heart grows in wisdom.
Frequently asked questions
What prayer should I say for back to school?
Thank God for school, entrust your children or your students to him, and ask for his wisdom. The Bible says: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God" (James 1:5). Pray also for the teachers, the classmates and for peace in the school.
How do I pray before an exam?
Tell God about your stress, ask him for peace, focus and the ability to remember what you have learned. Prayer does not replace studying, but it helps keep your heart calm. God does not promise success, he promises his presence: the Lord your God is with you (Joshua 1:9).
How do I pray for teachers?
You can ask God to give them patience, wisdom and joy in their mission. Thank him also for their dedication. The Bible invites us to pray for those who have responsibility for others. A word of encouragement, added to your prayer, can support them greatly.
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