A Prayer for the New School Year

Tomorrow marks my 23rd first day of school (not counting preschool). I am just as excited and nervous as I am every year. I probably will toss and turn for hours before I fall asleep and then wake up before my alarm goes off!

I read over my prayer from last year and it is exactly what I needed to read. I added a few lines but it is pretty much the same. My prayer for myself and students hasn't changed. I want them to see Jesus in me daily and allow His love to overflow out of me unto them.

Lord,
I pray that you instill in me compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience for each one of my students and coworkers. I need you to work in me so that others see YOU and not me in every action I do, word I say, and look I convey. I want you to be glorified in all that I do in and out of my classroom. Help me to encourage my students and coworkers in a way that empowers them and makes them feel special and worthy. I pray over each one of my students right now Lord, keep them safe and prepare their hearts for the year. I know you handpicked them just for me and awesome things are going to happen this year. Thank you for the gifts you have given me and the ability to spend each day doing what I truly love. Help me to mold these students into better individuals and help them realize their true potential. I need you each and everyday to be the best teacher possible. Remind me of your truths daily and who I am working for. Give me the strength and patience to handle tough situations and long days with mercy and grace.

You are my strong tower and the one I take refuge in. Help me stand strong with you all year
long.

Amen