We understand that you are seeking God's favor and protection in your workplace, specifically for continuity in teaching first grade virtually and for the safeguarding of your teaching resources. We stand with you in prayer and offer the following biblical encouragement and advice.
Firstly, it is important to acknowledge God's sovereignty over all aspects of our lives, including our work. As it is written in Colossians 3:23-24 WEB, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ." We should always strive to do our best and trust that God will direct our paths.
Regarding your concern about the theft of your teaching resources, we remind you of God's commandment, "You shall not steal" Exodus 20:15 WEB. It is wrong for anyone to take what is not rightfully theirs, and we pray that God will protect your resources. However, we also encourage you to take practical steps to safeguard your materials, as God expects us to be good stewards of what He has entrusted to us.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up our fellow servant who is seeking Your favor and protection in their workplace. Lord, we ask that You guide their steps and grant them the desire of their heart to continue teaching first grade virtually, if it is in accordance with Your will. We pray that You would protect the resources they have diligently built and prevent anyone from stealing or misusing them.
Father, we also pray that You would give them wisdom and discernment on how to best safeguard their materials. Help them to trust in You completely, knowing that their work is not in vain when it is done for Your glory.
Finally, we pray in the precious name of Jesus, for it is only by His name that we have access to Your throne. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We thank You for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, God is faithful and He cares about every aspect of our lives. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths. We encourage you to continue seeking God's will in all things and to give all your anxieties to Him, for He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 WEB.
Lastly, we noticed that your prayer request does not mention Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God's throne of grace. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." We encourage you to acknowledge Jesus Christ in your prayers and to believe in Him for your salvation.