Prayers for a New School Year

As a new school year begins, let’s come together and pray for students, teachers, educators, parents, and guardians.

Lord, we ask that you surround students with peace as they begin a new year of classes. Give them a passion for learning new things and bless their hard work over the coming months. Surprise them with unexpected moments of joy. Guard their hearts against peer pressure and help them to be a light to those around them. Raise up this next generation of leaders and call them further into your grand and glorious story. Remind students that students that they are never alone, you are in every moment of their day. 

Thank you Lord for the men and women who invest in the future of our children. No matter how big or small their role is, we are grateful. Bless each person with creativity and discernment as they lead others. Help them not to feel alone. Give them friends and coworkers who speak encouraging words. Protect them from feeling overwhelmed. May they sense your presence and your delight as they begin a new school year. 

As a season of change begins to happen, move in close, Heavenly Father. May parents and guardians joyfully entrust these students into your loving hands. Remind them that they don’t have to have all of the answers. They can come to you and seek your understanding and guidance. Surround their family with a strong and loving community. Bless them with peace, patience, endurance, and wisdom as they watch their student navigate a new year.

God, we pray over anyone who is feeling lonely as they start a new school year. We ask that you bring new friendships to light. Bless each person with kind and encouraging friends who reflect your character and are a good influence. We thank you for the gift of friendship and we ask you to bless each of these relationships over the next year.

Jesus, draw near to every person that is feeling weighed down with anxiety and fear of starting school. Cover them in a peace that transcends all understanding. guard their hearts and minds against worries and help them to trust in you. Bring friends and mentors into their life who can speak truth over them and remind them of your plan and your presence.

Lord, we ask you to protect the safety and the health of students, educators, staff, and families. Prevent evil and harm from entering into schools and communities. We pray that this year is full of joy and peace. Remind every person starting a new school year that you are in control and you are faithfully watching over them.