Monday, August 9, 2021

25 Days of Prayer for Back-to-School 2021-2022!

 

Last school year, I made up a list of all the things I was worried about re:Corona/politics/everything bad in 2020.  This year, while things are better, there are still plenty of things I am worried about.  So here is my countdown until school starts with a specific thing to pray about each day.  Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a school staff member, a student, or just a caring community member, these are things that ALL schools everywhere need some prayer over!



Day 1:  The health and safety of school staff, teachers, and administrators.

Day 2:  The health and safety of students.

Day 3:  The adjustment of students who were virtual all of last school year back to in-person learning.

Day 4:  Teachers and school staff emotional and mental health.  

Day 5:  Lawmakers and school boards who are making decisions about reopening plans, testing, curriculum, etc.

Day 6:  Parents stress levels, worries, everything!

Day 7:  That students would be preparing their attitudes to learn and be kind.

Day 8:  Students health.

Day 9:  Students mental and emotional well being, especially students who have had a tough summer for whatever reason.

Day 10:  Friendships between students.

Day 11:  Conflicts between students.

Day 12:  Bullies, that they may learn to be kind and that others may learn to be kind to them.

Day 13:  Friendships between teachers and school staff.

Day 14:  Gossip between school staff and/or gossip between students.  Save the drama for your llama, everyone!

Day 15:  Parent/teacher relationships--that all conflict can be handled with grace and humility this school year.  

Day 16:  Teacher/student relationships--that all conflict can be handled with grace and humility this school year.

Day 17:  Students who are learning English, that they will have support and will be patient with themselves.

Day 18:  Students who have special needs, that all teachers and staff work together to help them be successful.

Day 19:  Teacher meetings

Day 20:  Teacher's stress levels.

Day 21:  Student's stress and fear

Day 22:  Students who have experienced trauma in their lives over the summer.

Day 23:  Students who haven't had their food needs met over the summer.

Day 24:  For students to feel safe in each and every classroom they walk into.

Day 25:  Bus drivers!