Scripture:
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for
men… Colossians 3:23
Prayer:
Lord we pray for first year teachers. We ask that You give them wisdom on how to
teach their classes. Give them a heart
to love each student, a mind to speak a word of encouragement to each student,
a spirit to pray for their students, and the steadfastness to be an advocate
for their students despite the obstacles they face. Bring a mentor into their lives that can help
them grow and develop as a teacher. Help
them with difficult parents by giving them understanding, tenderness, and
determination to give the parents the best they can give them to help their
child. Lord, let the parents see that
the teacher has their child’s best interest in heart, so they can work
together. Give the teachers the patience
to deal with difficult students, teachers, staff, administration, and parents. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of
calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness,
and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and
when to act. Be their guide and compass
as they navigate the school year. Let
their first year be a year of excellence and success. Thank You. Amen.
Go a Step Further:
If you know any first-time teachers, speak a word of
encouragement in their lives. Also, ask
if they need anything for their classroom and bless them with it.
