For Christians who educate children and teens, prayer is essential. These teacher prayers come from a variety of Catholic and other Christian sources, including saints, theologians, philosophers, and classic prayer books. They are for teachers, and for things and people that teachers might pray for (such as students). Check out our prayers for other school employees too. The prayers here can be used for daycare workers, parents, babysitters, and principals. They can be used daily. Many elementary, junior high, and high schools use these prayers during their morning announcements and in classrooms.
Prayer for School Children - This is a prayer written for students in school. It can be said by teachers and parents.
Prayer for Teachers - This is a prayer that any teacher (this includes parents, who are, by the Christian definition, teachers) can say on a daily basis.
Prayer for School - Sometimes school isn't easy. This prayer is for the experience of school to go well for everyone involved.
Prayer Before a Sporting Event - Many Catholic, Christian, and even public, schools pray before sporting events. This prayer is appropriate for this.
Prayers For Before and After A Meeting - By special request, this popular set of prayers contains a prayer for before a meeting, and also after. This includes school meetings of any kind, including board meetings.
Prayer for the Day - Many people want a good prayer for each day, and this prayer fits the bill.
Prayer for Graduation - Graduation is an important phase in the life of a student. This prayer, based on a prayer of Saint Francis De Sales, can be used for any educational graduation.
Prayer Before A Test - Tests can be anxious times, and this prayer asks Jesus for calm and guidance.
Prayer for School Bus Drivers - Our bus drivers have a very important task, transporting children, so we should not ignore praying for them.
Prayer for A New School Year - The best way to start off a new school year is with prayer. Many Christian schools have used this prayer at opening assemblies.
Prayer for Knowledge of God's Creation - This prayer acknowledges that God is the source of all knowledge and existence, and then asks for guidance as we explore the world scientifically.
Prayer for Schools, Colleges, and Universities - This prayer is for any educational institution: that it would serve its purpose in increasing learning, but also recognize that Christ is the source of all knowledge.
Prayer for Knowledge and Strength - This prayer by St. Alcuin of York asks God to grant us true knowledge and strength, which comes from Christ alone.
Prayer of Saint Francis - This powerful prayer is perfect for teachers, since its contents articulate what it means to serve students the way Christ served others.
Prayer for Stress and a Stressful Day - Many modern men and women face a lot of stress at work, home, and in school. This prayer reminds us that Christ is the source of refreshment and peace.
Prayer for the Anniversary of 9-11 - This is a great prayer that can be used in a classroom or school assembly, on the anniversary of the 9-11-2001 terrorist attacks in New York City.
More Prayers
Prayer For Patience and Gentleness Bestow on me, O Lord, a genial spirit and unwearied forbearance; a mild, loving, patient, heart; kindly looks, pleasant cordial speech, and manners in the exchanges of daily life; that I may give offence to none, but as much as in lies, live in charity with all men. Johann Arndt, (1555-1621)
Prayer For a Neighborhood School Heavenly Father You have made human beings in such a way that all education is most important for their welfare. Our neighborhood school is lacking _________ and can barely teach our children basic morals and knowledge that they need in order to live in union with others and with You, their Creator. Help us to restore our school so that our children may receive knowledge of You And of Your Son, which is eternal life. Amen New Saint Joseph People's Prayer Book, adapted
Prayer For Wisdom and Understanding Teach me, O my Lord Jesus, instruct me that I may learn from Thee what I ought to teach concerning thee. Anglican Archbishop William Laud (1573-1645)
Prayer to Follow God Completely O My God give me your grace so that the things of this earth and things more naturally pleasing to me, may not be as close as you are to me. Keep my eyes, my ears, my heart from clinging to the things of this world. Break my bonds, raise my heart. Keep my whole being fixed on you. Let me never lose sight of you; and while I gaze on you, let my love of you grow more and more every day. John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
A Prayer of St. Augustine O, God, Grant us in all our duties your help; in all our perplexities, your guidance; in all our dangers, your protection; and in all our sorrows, your peace. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, our body, and our blood, our life and our nourishment. Amen. St. Augustine (354-430)
A Prayer For God's Inspiration Father, May everything we do begin with your inspiration and continue with your saving help. Let our work always find its origin in you and through you reach completion. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen The Liturgy of the Hours, Week I
Prayer for the Light of God O Lord, thou greatest and most true Light, whence the light of the day doth spring! O Light, which dost lighten every man that cometh into the world! O thou Wisdom of the eternal Father, Enlighten my mind, that I may see only those things that please thee, and may be blinded to all other things. Grant that I may walk in thy ways, and that nothing else may be light and pleasant. John Bradford (1510-1555)
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Updated 07-31-2018
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Ideas to 'Liven-Up' Prayer Meetings
Many of our churches have weekly prayer meetings. You may also have a family prayer time or special prayer group time. Prayer is vital communication with our heavenly Father and essential to sound Bible Study.
Recently we had a request for creative ideas to help 'liven up' weekly prayer meetings.
Following are some ideas we shared, but we would also like to ask you, our readers, to send in your own ideas to share.
Just fill out a contact form under the 'Contact Us' tab. Also, let us know if you give us permission to post them on our site to share. Thanks!
Of course these are not to take away from the main reason for prayer meetings - PRAYER, but they are to help stimulate and enhance our times together in prayer.
Two quotes that Jeff (my husband) used recently in one of his sermons were:
*John Bunyan, the great Christian once said, 'When you pray it would be better to let your heart be without words, than to let your words be without heart.'
*Charles Spurgeon said, 'The prayer of the heart is the heart of prayer.'
The essence of prayer is to share our hearts with our Heavenly Father. I hope these ideas will help refresh our hearts to do just that.
A few things that my husband uses that keep prayer meeting short, but add excitement are:
*He begins with singingto bring us into a time of worship - usually a simple chorus that puts our focus on praise.
*Praise prayers: A time of simple sentence prayer open for anyone to voice a sentence prayer of praise; the key is that the focus is on praise and thanksgiving. We have intercessory prayer a little later.
*Another important part is a short time of encouragement since we all need it in the middle of a busy week. He'll say find three or four people that are 'wearing the same color as you,' or that 'have the same hair color,' etc. and encourage them - at least tell them they 'smell good!' :) We also have a time of intercession for others and a short Bible study. The variety keeps it up-beat.
*Many times he includes a few Bible trivia questions at the bottom of the prayer list sheet. Our church family really enjoys the challenge and chance to refresh some tidbits of Bible knowledge.
Other ideas:
Prayer meeting themes:
*You could also use prayer themes. Themes help keep things changed up. For example:
'Color theme'- Ask people to think of something to praise God for that is the color of something they are wearing - ex: blue - give thanks for beautiful sky, birds, the eyes of my child, etc. It challenges us to think of things that we may otherwise take for granted and it helps draw people into participation. Remind them they can do this everyday in the midst of their busy lives.
'Countries theme'- each week highlight a different country and make a point to pray for specific missionaries stationed there. Have a map displayed and give a few interesting facts about the country.
'Photo or picture theme' - Many of us are visual; have people bring a photo or picture of those they would like to pray for - even if it is a magazine picture - soldiers for instance. During a quiet time of prayer, pass the pictures as each member prays over them. Prayer needs can be written or attached to the back of pictures.
Treats:
*Everyone loves a treat. Pass out pieces of gum and challenge them to stick with prayer even when it seems God isn't answering; sometimes He wants to work in us while we wait! Or pass out individually wrapped lifesavers and tell them they are lifesavers as they are praying for the needs of others and salvation of the lost.
Lessons to share our faith:
*Include a short time of learning creative ways of sharing our faith. Check out the Dare2Share link on our youth page. It has ideas using recent popular movies, etc.
Birthday prayer groups:
*Have everyone divide into groups by the months in which they were born. Give each group a list of the prayer needs; they can also voice others within thier group. Give them the option of opening up for anyone to pray, have a few volunteers to pray, or designate a leader to voice the prayers. Also, challenge them to continue praying for those within their birthday group during the next week.
Grab Bag Prayers: (submitted by one of our readers; thanks, Pastor Joe!)
One idea I am using in our prayer meetings is place various items in a large fabric bag (paper of plastic will do)and allow people to put their hands inside and take the first thing they touch. Then they are to find a partner and pray for the person, place or thing that item represents.
Examples:Handcuffs - Those incarceratedBand Aid - Those physically hurt/sickGavel - Law makersSmall toy globe or folded world map - Missionaries (You can circle a specific countryStar - Hollywood StarsApple - Teachers
Be extra creative and place small toy/items found around the home, church or at a dollar store and ask people to pray for whatever the item reminds them of.
Bible Object Lessons:
* Brief object lessons for prayer meetings: will remind them during the week of the teachings when they see the everyday objects. Ex: Cell phone - we can call God from anywhere, at anytime. These sound so simple, but we all need little reminders during the busy chaos of life.
As we've said on our site - variety is the spice of life, Bible study, & even prayer meetings. :)
I hope these ideas help a little. If nothing else, maybe they will spark an idea in you.
Ideas to 'Liven-Up' Prayer Meetings
Many of our churches have weekly prayer meetings. You may also have a family prayer time or special prayer group time. Prayer is vital communication with our heavenly Father and essential to sound Bible Study.
Recently we had a request for creative ideas to help 'liven up' weekly prayer meetings.
Following are some ideas we shared, but we would also like to ask you, our readers, to send in your own ideas to share.
Just fill out a contact form under the 'Contact Us' tab. Also, let us know if you give us permission to post them on our site to share. Thanks!
Of course these are not to take away from the main reason for prayer meetings - PRAYER, but they are to help stimulate and enhance our times together in prayer.
Two quotes that Jeff (my husband) used recently in one of his sermons were:
*John Bunyan, the great Christian once said, 'When you pray it would be better to let your heart be without words, than to let your words be without heart.'
*Charles Spurgeon said, 'The prayer of the heart is the heart of prayer.'
The essence of prayer is to share our hearts with our Heavenly Father. Taj mahal music videos. I hope these ideas will help refresh our hearts to do just that.
A few things that my husband uses that keep prayer meeting short, but add excitement are:
*He begins with singingto bring us into a time of worship - usually a simple chorus that puts our focus on praise.
*Praise prayers: A time of simple sentence prayer open for anyone to voice a sentence prayer of praise; the key is that the focus is on praise and thanksgiving. We have intercessory prayer a little later.
*Another important part is a short time of encouragement since we all need it in the middle of a busy week. He'll say find three or four people that are 'wearing the same color as you,' or that 'have the same hair color,' etc. and encourage them - at least tell them they 'smell good!' :) We also have a time of intercession for others and a short Bible study. The variety keeps it up-beat.
*Many times he includes a few Bible trivia questions at the bottom of the prayer list sheet. Our church family really enjoys the challenge and chance to refresh some tidbits of Bible knowledge.
Other ideas:
Prayer meeting themes:
*You could also use prayer themes. Themes help keep things changed up. For example:
'Color theme'- Ask people to think of something to praise God for that is the color of something they are wearing - ex: blue - give thanks for beautiful sky, birds, the eyes of my child, etc. It challenges us to think of things that we may otherwise take for granted and it helps draw people into participation. Remind them they can do this everyday in the midst of their busy lives.
'Countries theme'- each week highlight a different country and make a point to pray for specific missionaries stationed there. Have a map displayed and give a few interesting facts about the country.
'Photo or picture theme' - Many of us are visual; have people bring a photo or picture of those they would like to pray for - even if it is a magazine picture - soldiers for instance. During a quiet time of prayer, pass the pictures as each member prays over them. Prayer needs can be written or attached to the back of pictures.
Treats:
*Everyone loves a treat. Pass out pieces of gum and challenge them to stick with prayer even when it seems God isn't answering; sometimes He wants to work in us while we wait! Or pass out individually wrapped lifesavers and tell them they are lifesavers as they are praying for the needs of others and salvation of the lost.
Lessons to share our faith:
*Include a short time of learning creative ways of sharing our faith. Check out the Dare2Share link on our youth page. It has ideas using recent popular movies, etc.
Birthday prayer groups: Kumpulan lagu dangdut koplo terbaru.
*Have everyone divide into groups by the months in which they were born. Give each group a list of the prayer needs; they can also voice others within thier group. Give them the option of opening up for anyone to pray, have a few volunteers to pray, or designate a leader to voice the prayers. Also, challenge them to continue praying for those within their birthday group during the next week.
Grab Bag Prayers: (submitted by one of our readers; thanks, Pastor Joe!)
One idea I am using in our prayer meetings is place various items in a large fabric bag (paper of plastic will do)and allow people to put their hands inside and take the first thing they touch. Then they are to find a partner and pray for the person, place or thing that item represents.
Examples:Handcuffs - Those incarceratedBand Aid - Those physically hurt/sickGavel - Law makersSmall toy globe or folded world map - Missionaries (You can circle a specific countryStar - Hollywood StarsApple - Teachers
Be extra creative and place small toy/items found around the home, church or at a dollar store and ask people to pray for whatever the item reminds them of.
Bible Object Lessons:
* Brief object lessons for prayer meetings: will remind them during the week of the teachings when they see the everyday objects. Ex: Cell phone - we can call God from anywhere, at anytime. These sound so simple, but we all need little reminders during the busy chaos of life.
As we've said on our site - variety is the spice of life, Bible study, & even prayer meetings. :)
I hope these ideas help a little. If nothing else, maybe they will spark an idea in you.
Here are five prayers for a staff meeting.
Board Meeting Prayer
Father God, You alone are sovereign over all things and I pray right now that Your will be done in this board meeting and that Your Son and His Name would be glorified in how we conduct our business matters for the church. We seek to always do Your will and ask for Your Spirit to give us guidance in how to make decisions, the freedom to speak up when somethings on our mind, and to make sound and wise decisions that would be for the benefit of the church and for this I pray and in the most glorious name of all names, Jesus Christ, amen.
Staff Meeting Prayer
Righteous God, I ask for Your presence in this meeting today that You would bring to mind the things that are most important and that we would be unified in purpose and not take things personally when someone disagrees with me or someone else or when there are disagreements between others. Help us to focus on the issue and not the person and avoid personal attacks so that the meeting can be more productive and we can do things as You would have us do them. That means we must sometimes humble ourselves before others and acknowledge that someone else’s ideas are better than our own. We must keep in mind what the desired outcome is and not what we think it should be, and so I ask for Your help in these areas and for the glorification of the name that is above all names I pray, and that Name is Jesus Christ, amen.
Prayer before Meeting
Father God in heaven, I ask You to fill us with Your Spirit and give us the courage to speak in the meeting if we have reason to and that the meeting would be in the best interests of everyone involved. The decisions we make can make huge impacts and so give us Your wisdom that is from above and not lean on our own human understanding. Open our minds to the ideas of others and open our ears to hear the words of others and to make fair assessments of what others might say and to treat with dignity and respect, everyone who is present. We want to be godly in our actions with one another and this means we should be slow to speak and quick to listen and value the opinions of others, so with regards to this, I pray for Your help and in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I pray, amen.
Prayer for Unity
Great God in heaven, You are in perfect union with Your Son and Your Spirit and so please I pray that You would give us unity. A unity of one mind, one purpose, and of one spirit so that we can be agreeing upon the one, true purpose for which we are meeting. I need You and everyone here needs You and so send us Your guidance through Your Spirit so that we can more easily be joined together in a common purpose and that all things would be done decently and in order as You would have them done and in a respectable manner that would bring You glory and in Jesus Christ’s beloved name I pray, amen.
Opening Prayer For A Work Meeting
Prayer for Humility
I ask You of Father God to help me focus on being humble in this meeting because I don’t want this to be about bringing my own personal agenda to the meeting. I want to esteem others and their opinions better than my own and want to humble myself before them and admit when I make mistakes and confess to everyone present when I was wrong. I desire to model the humility that Jesus Christ our Lord showed (Phil 2:4-9) but I also don’t want to be inhibited from speaking about what I think is best so please give me boldness to speak with I feel it is important but not because it’s my idea; but because I sincerely believe it is best and help me to keep my focus on You and Your will in making decisions in alignment with Your will. Let that be the chief purpose in my soul and in Jesus Christ’s precious name I pray, amen.
Conclusion
Staff meetings can be tumultuous and sometimes confrontational but they are sometimes called “bored meetings” for very good reason; they’re not much fun. They are necessary but sometimes grueling. Consider praying before every board meeting, every staff meeting, or any meeting that you have and ask for God’s presence and His leading by His Spirit because that will be the best goal and it will bring more glory to God.
Article by Jack Wellman
Jack Wellman is Pastor of the Mulvane Brethren Church in Mulvane Kansas. Jack is also the Senior Writer at What Christians Want To Know whose mission is to equip, encourage, and energize Christians and to address questions about the believer’s daily walk with God and the Bible. You can follow Jack on Google Plus or check out his book Teaching Children the Gospel available on Amazon.