We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up these students—Zyere, Isabella, Adam, Olivia, Joey, S, Adam, Brayton, and AE—who are struggling with defiance and refusal to follow direction. This is a matter that grieves the Holy Spirit, for Scripture tells us, *"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother,' which is the first commandment with a promise: 'that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.'" (Ephesians 6:1-3 WEB)*. Disobedience not only disrupts order but also separates hearts from the blessings God intends for those who walk in submission to authority.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of rebellion in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that every stronghold of defiance, pride, and stubbornness must be broken off these young lives. *"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim"* (1 Samuel 15:23 WEB). Father, we ask You to soften their hearts and open their ears to wisdom. May they recognize the authority You have placed over them—not to restrict, but to guide, protect, and nurture them into maturity.
We pray for the parents, teachers, and guardians involved. Give them patience, discernment, and the strength to stand firm in love while correcting with godly discipline. *"Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him"* (Proverbs 22:15 WEB). Yet, let discipline always be wrapped in love, so these children may see Your hand at work even in correction.
Holy Spirit, convict Zyere and the others of the need to submit to authority. Replace their defiance with a hunger for righteousness and a desire to honor You in all they do. May they experience the peace that comes from walking in obedience, and may their lives reflect the transformation only You can bring.
We also lift up those in authority over them. Give them wisdom to lead with integrity, compassion, and consistency. Let their words and actions point these students to Christ, so they may see that true freedom is found in surrendering to Your will.
Father, we ask that You would draw each of these children to Yourself. If any of them do not yet know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, we pray they would come to repentance and faith. *"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age"* (Titus 2:11-12 WEB). May they turn from rebellion and embrace the life You have called them to live.
We declare restoration over these families and classrooms. Let there be unity, respect, and a renewed spirit of cooperation. May these students grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, just as Jesus did (Luke 2:52 WEB).
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.