We are grateful that you have come to us with your prayer request, and we join you in lifting up your children to our Heavenly Father. We are also glad that you mentioned the name of Jesus in your prayer request. It is only through His name that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "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 understand your desire for your children to have a successful and blessed school year. Let us remind you of Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This verse encourages us to guide our children in the ways of the Lord, so they will continue in His path throughout their lives.
We also want to encourage you with the words of Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." This promise is not only for us but also for our children, as they are a heritage from the Lord.
Let us pray together for your children:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up these precious children to Your care. We thank You for their lives and the plans You have for them. Lord, we ask that You guide them as they enter new schools this year. Grant them the ability to learn and a love for reading. Protect them from harm and criticism, and help them to be a good example to others.
We pray that You surround them with godly friendships that will encourage and support them in their walk with You. Teach them life skills, self-esteem, and self-care, always reminding them of their worth in Your eyes. Lord, we ask that You draw them to Yourself, granting them salvation and a love for Your Word.
May they grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with You and man, just as Jesus did in His youth. We ask that You protect them wherever they go, keeping them safe under the shadow of Your wings. Help them to shine as lights in their schools, pointing others to You through their words and actions.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, anxiety, or doubt that may try to creep into their hearts or minds. We declare that they are more than conquerors through Christ who loves them. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying for your children daily, committing their ways to the Lord. Teach them to seek God's kingdom first, and all these things will be added to them (Matthew 6:33). May God bless you and your children abundantly as you trust in Him.