BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYERS OVER YOUR CHILD
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As your child goes back to school or off to college this month, we want to resource you as a parent to pray daily over your child this year. While you cannot physically go into their school with them, your prayers can! As a parent, your prayers are powerful and effective over your child. Below, you will see scripture that you can claim over your children as you believe God moves in and through their life this school year.
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PRAYERS FOR PURITY 1.) “Create in a pure heart, O God, and renew in a steadfast spirit within them. Do not cast them from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from them. Restore to the joy of their salvation and grant a willing spirit in them to sustain them” Psalm 51:10 2.) “Therefore, since has these promises, let purify themselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God” 2 Corinthians 7:1 3.) “Lord would you help , to think on whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–would think about such things” Philippians 4:8 4.) “May flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart” 2 Timothy 2:22
PRAYERS FOR COURAGE 1.) “The Lord himself goes before and will be with ; he will never leave nor forsake . Would not be afraid and would they not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 2.) “Thank you Lord that you have commanded to be strong and courageous. Would my child not be afraid and not be discouraged, for the Lord God will be with wherever goes” Joshua 1:9 3.) “For the Spirit God does not make self-discipline” 2 Timothy 1:7 4.) “The Lord is stronghold of
timid, but gives
power, love, and
’s light and salvation, whom shall fear? The Lord is the ’s life, of whom shall be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
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PRAYERS FOR INTEGRITY 1.) “May integrity and uprightness protect you” Psalm 25:21
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’s hope, Lord, is in
2.) “Whatever does, may work at it with all their heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” Colossians 3:23 3.) “Don’t let anyone look down on because they are young, but may set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity” 1 Timothy 4:12 4.) “Would do not let
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walk be found blameless before you so that they may be kept safe, ways be perverse before you.” Proverbs 28:18
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PRAYERS FOR HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS 1.) “Let be kind and compassionate to others, forgiving others, just as Christ God has forgiven .” Ephesians 4:32 2.) “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If falls down, would you surround them with Godly friends who can help them up. Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 be devoted to others in love. May 3.) “ May themselves.” Romans 12:10
honor others above
4.) “May love others as God has loved . Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12-13
PRAYERS FOR WISDOM AND DISCERNMENT 1.) “God please fill with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge…” Exodus 31:3 2.) “Lord, would trust in the Lord with all heart, and not lean on own understanding. In all ways, would they acknowledge You, and would You make their path straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 3.) “If lacks wisdom, let Him ask God, who gives generously to all without approach, and it will be given to .” James 1:5 4.) “Would not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of ’s mind, that be testing may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable, and perfect.” Romans 12:2
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PRAYERS FOR ENDURANCE AND STRENGTH 1.) “Thank you Father that your grace is sufficient for perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
, that your power is made
2.) “Lord, while flesh and heart may fail, would you be the strength of their heart and their portion forever.” Psalm 73:26 3.) “Would the joy of the Lord be
strength!” Nehemiah 8:10
wait on the Lord and renew their strength; would shall mount 4.) “Would up with wings like eagles; would run and not be weary; would shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 5.) “Lord, would you strengthen with all power according to your glorious might so that may have great endurance and patience.” Colossians 1:11 except what is 6.) “Thank you Father that no temptation has overtaken common to mankind. God you are faithful; you will not let be tempted beyond what they can bear. When is tempted, you provide a way out so that they can endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13
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PRAYERS FOR HOLY SPIRIT INFILLING TO WITNESS TO THEIR FRIENDS 1.) “Would receive power from the Holy Spirit to be your witness in their schools, with their friends, and around their world.” Acts 1:8 2.) “Would walk in the Spirit, and not fulfill the desires of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16 3.) “Would not be drunk with wine, but would be filled with the Spirit, speaking to others in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in their heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all the things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:18 4.) “Thank you Father for the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father has sent. Would the Holy Spirit teach all things and bring to their remembrance all that you have said.” John 14:26 5.) “Would not live according to the flesh but in the Spirit. Would the Spirit of God dwell in so that they belong to you.” Romans 8:9
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PRAYERS FOR PROTECTION SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY 1.) “You, Lord, are a strong hold for the oppressed. Would you be a stronghold for in times of trouble. Would know your name and trust in you Lord, because you have never deserted those who seek Your help.” Psalm 9:9-10 2.) “Keep 3.) “If with
safe, my God, would
take refuge in you.” Psalm 16:1
walks through the darkest valley, would they fear no evil. For you are , your rod and your staff comfort them.” Psalm 23:4
hiding place; protect 4.) “Would you be with songs of deliverance.” Psalm 32:7
from trouble and surround them
5.) “Have mercy on , O God, have mercy, would their soul take refuge in You. Would take refuge in your wings until the danger has passed.” Psalm 57:1 dwell in the shelter of the Most High, and find rest in the shadow of 6.) “Would the Almighty. Would say of the Lord, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely you will save from the fowlers snare, and from the deadly pestilence. You will cover with your feathers, and under your wings they find refuge; Your faithfulness is a their shield and rampart, and would not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at side, ten thousand at their right hand, but would it not come near .” Psalm 91:1-7
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YTH CONVERSATION STARTERS This year, we want you to be equipped to ask your kids the right questions at the dinner table, in car rides, or late at night when your teenager is ready to talk after 10pm. Instead of simply asking “how was your day”, here are some ways you can engage in more intentional conversations with your teen. 1.)
“What is something that you are proud of that you did today?” • Take time afterwards to affirm them and share what you are proud of in them.
2.) “What are you experiencing online, in school, or with friends that you have questions about? Let’s talk about it together!” 3.) “Where have you felt frustrated or discouraged lately?” • Take time to encourage them, speak truth into them and help them in their discouragement. Pray together afterwards! 4.) “What are things in the world that are overwhelming you right now? What do you feel like God has been saying about those things when you go to him in prayer?” 5.) “What is one thing you are dreaming about and want to accomplish someday?” 6.) “What are things we as your parents or guardians, do for you that make you feel supported, loved and cared for?” 7.)
“How are your friends doing? How have you been a good friend to them this week? Where do you need your friends to come alongside you?”
8.) “How are you juggling school and (fill in the blank with the extracurricular activities your children do such as sports, band, etc.)?” 9.) “What is something God is teaching you right now? (Then share with them what God is teaching you about right now)” OOL * CH F S
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