GUIDED PRAYER

Father, I’m coming to you today with a heart of gratitude. Thank you for sustaining our school during what we pray was the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your watch care over our students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Father, we know that you oftentimes use difficulties to grow our faith and sharpen our resolve. COVID reminded us that our trust must be in You alone. It reminded us of the importance to be still and know You are God.

This season has taught us to be flexible as our plans often changed. The reduction in activity afforded the opportunity to reflect on the clutter we’ve created. Father, give us the wisdom to discern between the meaningful and the ineffectual activities that consume our time.

As in Ephesians 1:18 where Paul was praying for the saints in Ephesus, I pray for each faculty, staff, and student body member that the eyes of our understanding will be enlightened; that we may know what is the hope of Your calling.

Father, you know that many of us have lost loved ones to this dreadful virus. Lord, I ask that you would lift our eyes and hearts to heaven that we might be reminded of and comforted by the promise of an eternity with You and all believers. Please strengthen those who are weary with grief. Show us how to minister to our Bryan brothers and sisters in Christ who are hurting.

Father, we know of some in our Bryan community who are recovering from COVID. I ask for their continued healing and strength. For those currently in the heat of battle with the virus, I pray for strength for each day and for a full and soon recovery.

Finally, Father, I ask for your continued protection for Bryan College. May we use the abilities you have blessed us with to serve each other and bring glory to You alone. May we thrive, and may our influence spread for as long as we continue to put Christ Above All. To you, Lord, be all glory, honor and praise. Amen.