(1) Advice to Christian teachers: start praying for the school year on the model of the Lord’s Prayer. Begin by praising Him and asking that His will be done in your school, His will in student learning, your teaching, admin leading. Then…
(2) move to the “daily bread” part, specific needs. Ask Him for protection of the children and to open their hearts and minds to understand what they need to learn. If you know of other issues in your school community, lay them before the Father. Next…
(3) pray for your teaching, that it would be accurate, clear, and compassionate. You know what your weaknesses are. Ask Him for the strength you need in those areas. After that, you can…
(4) pray for your colleagues and their teaching. Be sure to pray for all who are new to your school, students and adults alike, that the first days would go smoothly for them and that the peace of Jesus would guard against fear and anxiety. Be sure to…
(5) pray for your administration, building and district level. Pray that they would lead in ways pleasing to God and draw the wisdom from their decisions from Him. If that seems crazy to you, or you’re not sure if they are believers, remember to…
(6) pray for ways to be salt and light to everyone in your school. You are more than a teacher. You are a witness to the good news of Jesus Christ. Pray for God to open your eyes to opportunities to be Christ’s hands and feet and to share that good news. You can also…
(7) pray for the fruits of the spirit to be manifest in your school. In fact, consider prayer-walking your school one day early or late when few are there. Let the Spirit guide you what to ask for. And finally, …
(8) lather, rinse, repeat. Do this as often as you can, daily even. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thess. 5:16-18, ESV
