A Prayer: For back to School

As our children

Return to school

We look again

To your eternal faithfulness.

Watch over our beloved ones.

Let your Spirit go before them

To prepare the way

And open the doors

That lead to your grace.

Guide them away from harm,

May your mighty Spirit defend them

From any aggression or attack.

Equip them with discernment

And strength of character.

Let them be free to live and learn

As children of God.

Give us, dear Lord,

 The wisdom and patience

 To know when to speak or be still

 As their parents and caretakers.

 Always remembering

 That they are yours

 From the beginning;

 Their lives a loving gift to us

 From Almighty God.

We trust in you,

We depend upon you.

Care for your children,

Oh heavenly Father.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen.