Prayers of Petition and Thanksgiving: For School Mornings

Fiona Keller • March 29, 2022

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence. Psalm 16:11


Dear Lord,


In these morning moments, fleeting as they are, before the onslaught of frantic chaos begins, anchor me firmly to You. Flood me with Your peace, Your words, Your kindness. That out of an overflow of You, those under my charge may be drawn to You, may start their day with calm focus and love.


As I can barely peel my eyes open, my body weary and not ready to begin this day anew, grant me patience, strength, energy and a supernatural ability to hold my tongue. 


Watch over these sweet souls for me throughout the day. Shelter their minds, guard their hearts, protect their bodies. Draw them to You!


To You Lord, I commit this day, those I love and these coming moments together as our day begins. 


In Jesus’ Name I pray,

Amen

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Prayer of Petition and Thanksgiving: for the homeschooling mom nearing the end of the school year.

By Fiona Keller • March 29, 2022
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2 Most gracious and loving Heavenly Father, I thank You for You have sustained me through this school year. I thank You for Your provision of strength and energy even on the hardest of days. I thank You for walking with me on the mountain tops: the moments of joy, the times of bonding and fellowship, the times when the learning and the teaching came easily. I thank You for journeying with me through the valleys. On the days I wanted to give up. During times of frustration and grumblings. On the days when learning was hard and teaching even harder. I thank You that I never left the shadow of Your wings and that You have seen me, valued me and noticed me as I have sought to lead and serve my family in this way. Lord, we are nearing the end of this season and oftentimes feel the increasing need for rest, for reprieve and refueling. Some days Lord, it feels like summer will never come. And yet some days time flies and I become aware again of the limited time I have with these dear ones whom I am not only tasked with teaching, but also with parenting and loving. Father, it is my desire to finish well. That we will not succumb to wishing away the time together, nor give in to half-hearted efforts put forth. Help us to find balance between being present in the here and now and thinking ahead to plans for the summer and next school year May You continue to be the source of my daily strength and joy. Remind me of my calling to teach during this season and equip me each day to face challenges with grace, love, humor and humility. Renew my spirit and uplift me as I seek to lead these children towards You, keeping my mind focused and my heart seeking You above all else. In Jesus' name Amen