As today is the first day of school here in Mitchell, I offer this prayer for teachers and their students . . .
"Jesus - I pause today to come before you on behalf of these courageous people who have answered your call to pour their lives into our young people. Make yourself known to these teachers in deeper, fuller measure. Impress upon them that just as you told Isaiah, you are their rear guard and have their back. May their classrooms be safe places, where potentials can be realized. Where friendships are made and deepened. Where right and wrong are not only made clear but are modeled. Where sharing life becomes a way of life. Where our children can catch a glimpse of what community - of belonging - means now, and how they have value - deep, rich value - not because of what they have or don't have, what car their parents drive, what brand is splashed across their shirts, but because they know they are loved, and that you, Jesus, are the source of that love. Make it so God, make it so.
Bless our schools, and hold close our teachers. May your protection be upon our students. And may we seek to treasure you most, so that we might love others best.
By your grace, we pray - AMEN."
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