Prayer Topic #9:
A Declaration of Protection at Our Schools
Scripture Reading:
II Samuel 22:1-4, Psalm 27
Reflections of the Heart:
As we live in the shelter of the Most High, we find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. The Lord is our refuge, our place of safety! He is our God and we trust in Him! Psalm 91:1-2
Scriptural Prayer:
Wonderful Father, we thank You for Your love and presence at (speak the name of your school). Thank You for Your provision our educators and students. We thank You, Lord, for safety and protection for every educator and student at (speak the name of your school). Thank You for blessing our community with Your peace. We, Your people, come before You clapping our hands and shouting with joy unto You. You are awesome, Lord Most High! You subdue nations before us and put our enemies under our feet! Father, we thank You for choosing a promised land for our inheritance. We sing praises to You, our Father, and declare that You are the King over all of the earth!
Almighty Father, we decree that You are the Light and Salvation of our educators and students at (speak the name of your school), so they will not be afraid. You are their fortress, protecting them from danger, so they will not tremble. In Jesus’ Name, we confess that our educators and, students, as well as those in our communities will depart from evil and do good. They will all search for peace and work to maintain it. In the authority given to us by Jesus Christ, we rebuke every spirit of fear, intimidation, murder, theft, vandalism, violence, bullying, destruction, discord and perversion from (speak the name of your school).
I confess the following promises of God upon (list the name of your school).
Holy Spirit, give us courage and help us as Christians, to share Christ with our unsaved educators and students at (speak the name of your school). Remove the scales from the eyes of those who cannot see Your glory and faithfulness. Use us as Your instruments to be a blessing at (speak the name of your school). Holy Spirit, help each educator and student to walk in love and unity towards one another. Let Your Spirit of love permeate our school and community. Holy Spirit, unify our community and help us to stand against violence, crime, and injustice at (speak the name of your school).
Merciful Father, forgive our educators and students at (speak the name of your school) for all acts of sinfulness, including theft, strife, discord, jealousy, rivalries, violence, injustice, hatred, oppression, greed, idolatry, pride, slander, sexual immorality, lewd behaviors, selfish ambition, abuse of any type, drunkenness, wild parties, division, and other sins like these. Forgive those of us who are Christians for not sharing the Gospel with our educators, students and neighbors. Father, forgive me for (list any sins that you have committed). Holy Spirit, remind our educators and students at (speak the name of your school) of those they need to forgive and help them to be quick to forgive. As for me, Holy Spirit, bring to my remembrance those I need to forgive. (Take a moment and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal names or faces of people that you may need to forgive. As He reveals them, say, “I forgive name of person(s).” Now, trust the Lord to heal any wounds in your soul caused by unforgiveness.)
Holy Spirit, help our educators and students at (speak the name of your school) not to yield to temptation but deliver them from the evil one.
Eternal Lord, You are the blessed and Sovereign One; the King of kings, and the Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man can see. Yours is the Kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture References for the Written Text:
Psalm 47:1-4,6-7, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 34:14, Psalm 5:11, Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 6:13, I Timothy 6:15-16
Today, I will trust God to:
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