The dawn of a new school year arrives with sharpened pencils and the smell of new crayons. Pre-K students wear backpacks that outsize them, and seniors celebrate the beginning of their last year. Children and teenagers enjoy rekindling friendships, but dread homework. Learner expectations are high. One kindergartener said to his mom at the end of his first day, “Mommy, you said I’d learn to read at school, but I didn’t.” Learning requires time, effort, and patience. Students need help as they navigate new friends and teachers in a world of steeper academic requirements. Students need prayer. Teacher expectations are…
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Three Ways YOU Can Influence the Lives of Hundreds: Pray for Schools in Your Community
My friend Jodi posted a prayer request this morning. She’s not ill, nor has she lost a loved one. She desires prayer for herself, her students, and co-workers as she launches her twenty-fifth year of teaching. Each of us can influence the lives of others in three ways by praying and showing support for the schools in our community. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people. I Timothy 2:1 ESV Students and Staff Members in Schools Near You Need You. Instead of complaining and shaking our heads about the woes…