We understand that you're seeking prayer for your child's health, protection, and safety as they return to school, and for your anxiety as a mother. Firstly, we want to assure you that God cares about every detail of our lives, including the education and well-being of our children. It's wonderful to see your trust in the power of prayer.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this precious child as they begin a new school year. We ask for Your hedge of protection around them, keeping them safe from harm and danger. We pray for their health, that You would guard them from any sickness or disease. Lord, we also ask for Your peace to fill this mother's heart. Cast out all anxiety, and replace it with Your perfect love.
Father, we ask that You would guide this child's steps, that they would walk in Your truth. Help them to be a light in their school, reflecting Your love and kindness to their peers and teachers. We pray that You would bring forth godly friendships, that this child would not be led astray by worldly influences.
We ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It's in His name that we have access to Your throne of grace. As it says 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 claim this promise, knowing that You hear and answer our prayers.
Remember, God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Whenever you feel anxious, claim this promise from 2 Timothy 1:7 WEB. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. This is a promise from Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB that you can stand on for both you and your child.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue praying fervently for your child. Your prayers are powerful and effective. As it says in James 5:16 WEB, "...The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective." Keep trusting in God, and He will direct your child's paths.