nervous?

“'For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.  Do not be afraid, for I myself will help you,' declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:13-14

As the days quickly peel off the wall calendar and school approaches, many questions are still swirling around in the heads of officials, teachers, parents, students.  What should we do? What is the safest and best learning solution for our students? Never before have we faced such a dilemma.  Decisions on how to proceed are still feverishly being hashed out in homes.  The usual excitement of a new school year is masked with the unknowns.  For many, decisions must be very soon.  Do you know what to do?

Father,  so much is at stake in our homes, schools and communities. Important educational decisions regarding the welfare of our children are currently in the forefront of the Covid crisis.  

Today we come to You on bent knees and pray for all involved ...

Praying for parents for discernment on how best to meet the educational needs of their children.  

Praying for teachers as they prepare meaningful lessons in nourishing their mind, body and spirit of their students. 

Praying for administrators as they create plans to wisely proceed.

Praying for all school staff members' ability to comfortably fulfill their duties of support.

Praying for the children's confidence and peace as they enter a different, new school environment.

Praying for our leaders to be led not by political gains or favoritism, but merely by what is right and in the best interest of our children.

Praying for family and friends to surround and encourage our children as we blaze down a new path of learning.

And for all who work or live in any capacity with students, Father, we pray for their patience, compassion, wisdom, strength, understanding, courage and safety in the days ahead. May we remember we face no day alone.  You are always with us and Your help is as close as a whisper or a touch.  Whatever decisions are made, we trust Your protection and guidance will prevail, as Your Will will be done.  

Thank You, Father, for listening to each prayer and whimper. We will fear not what's ahead, because You are with us, for us and in us.

we are loved and chosen by God,

may we live like we believe it,

veneal