Growing in Grace (A Faith Journey through Bible and Faith Journaling Blog by d. d. Boone): 2022

I am expecting this school year to be amazing. It will have its ups and downs but continue believing God for what we have prayed for this year. Encourage all those who are a part of the education system, whether they be students, teachers, administrators, or staff. We all need your continued prayer.

Blessing for 2022-2023. See y’all in class.

This is the year of WINNING!!!

Let’s close with the song "Winning" by Charles Jenkins. We WILL be WINNING a lot this year!

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Bonus Prayer: A PEACEFUL YEAR

Bonus Prayer: A PEACEFUL YEAR

Scriptures:

In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more! Psalm 72:7

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for a peaceful school year. Take away all anxiety, stress, regret, terror, animosity, anger, or negative energy. Place a calm over the all schools so that the students can learn in peace, the teachers can teach in peace, and schools can be safe places for everyone who walks in the building. Keep each person's heart, mind, and spirit calm. Let Your grace and mercy envelope each school. Let Your angels of peace go ahead of anyone who enters the building. Let Your angels of peace rest on each school building. Give each person peace in their mind, body, soul, and spirit. Heal and remove everything would cause stress, grief, and sorrow in anyone's life that walk in the building. Keep our schools safe and full of peace. Thank You. Amen.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Day 31: A SUCCESSFUL YEAR!

Day 31: A SUCCESSFUL YEAR!

Scriptures:

Your eyes saw me before I was put together. And all the days of my life were written in Your book before any of them came to be. Psalm 139:16

He answered me, “I am all you need. I give you My loving-favor. My power works best in weak people.” I am happy to be weak and have troubles so I can have Christ’s power in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for a successful school year. Let it be a year like no other. Guide all the educators so that they do their best work. Lead the administrators so that they do their best work. Direct the staff so that they do their best work. Encourage and influence the students so that they do their best work. Be the Guiding light that they all need to do everything the need to do. Let this be a year where expectations are met far and beyond what was expected. Let this year be filled with good success. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you drive by any school(s) take a moment to whisper this prayer as you drive by. If you don’t drive by any school(s), purposely drive by a school and pray this prayer.

Friday, August 19, 2022

Day 30: A SAFE SCHOOL YEAR!

Day 30: A SAFE SCHOOL YEAR!

Scriptures:

But the Lord is faithful. He will give you strength and keep you safe from the devil. 2 Thessalonians 3:3

God is our safe place and our strength. He is always our help when we are in trouble. Psalm 46:1

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for a safe school year. Lord, keep our children from all danger seen and unseen. We cover them with the blood of Jesus. We ask that You encamp Your angels around them. Please keep the educators, staff, and administrators safe from all hurt, harm, and danger, seen and unseen. Be in the school with them. Lord, and if anyone has a desire to do harm to or at a school, please stop them from doing so. Let 2022-2023 be a year that we do not hear any horrific stories of school tragedies, on all levels of education. Let this year be a year of peace. Lord, let there be no tragedies this school year. Keep everyone calm, safe, and peaceful. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you drive by any school(s) take a moment to whisper this prayer as you drive by. If you don’t drive by any school(s), purposely drive by a school and pray this prayer.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Day 29: Advisors & Counselors

Day 29: Advisors & Counselors

Scripture:

Do not let yourselves get tired of doing good. If we do not give up, we will get what is coming to us at the right time. Galatians 6:9

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for counselors at all levels of education. They have a hard job, trying to be fair to students, teachers, and parents. They must answer to the administrators, as well. Give them how to work with everyone that they meet daily. Give them wise words of wisdom that will encourage and benefit everyone they encounter. Let their energy be boundless, their love be endless, and their temperament be fruitful. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know of a counselor, please take a moment to thank them for the work that they do. Also, take a moment to pray with them one-on-one.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Day 28: Deans, Associate Deans, & Department Chairs

Day 28: Deans, Associate Deans, & Department Chairs

Scripture:

Trust your work to the Lord, and your plans will work out well. Proverbs 16:3

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for deans of schools. We pray that they will be encouraged to continue the work they are doing. We pray that they will have new ideas that will encourage, inspire, and energize the educators they work with. Let meet every goal that they have set for the year. Let them meet their budget as well. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know of a dean, associate dean, or department chair, please take a moment to thank them for the work that they do. Also, take a moment to pray with them one-on-one.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Day 27: Staff

Day 27: Staff

Scripture:

May the Lord bring good to you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be kind to you. May the Lord show favor toward you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for the staff members at every level of education. We know that they make schools better with all that they do. We need them. Lord, remind us to tell the staff members thank you for their hard work. Continue to allow them to be diligent at all they do. Give them a renewed energy to complete their work. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know any staff members, please write them a note of thanks for their work. Also, pray with them one-on-one.

Monday, August 15, 2022

Day 26: Administrators/Principals

Day 26: Administrators/Principals

Scripture:

First of all, I ask you to pray much for all men and to give thanks for them. Pray for kings and all others who are in power over us so we might live quiet God-like lives in peace. It is good when you pray like this. It pleases God Who is the One Who saves. 4 He wants all people to be saved from the punishment of sin. He wants them to come to know the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Prayer:

Lord, we pray for administrators, all including elementary, secondary, and higher education. Give them a renewed vigor to be better administrators. Give them new ideas and considerations so that they can inspire, encourage, and aid the people who work with them. Let them be patient with new teachers, supportive of mid-career teachers, and encouraging to retiring teachers. Let them be encouraging to the staff. Lord we pray that they will have an excellent that produces the desired outcomes they have set for the year. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know of an administrator, please take a moment to thank them for the work that they do. Also, take a moment to pray with them one-on-one.

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Day 25: Full-Time Professors

Day 25: Full-Time Professors

Scripture:

A student is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Luke 6:40

Prayer:

Lord we pray for full-time college professors. Let them be encouraged to continue teaching the students they encounter. Let them have a heart for their students. Help them to remember that they are there to educate, inspire, and edify the students. Let them mentor younger professors. We pray that they have established routines, lessons, and habits that are successful. Give them a renewed energy and excitement to teach. Let them have good relationships with the deans, the department chairs, and administration. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know a full-time college professor, speak a word of encouragement into their lives. Also, thank them for their service.

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Day 24: Adjunct Professors

Day 24: Adjunct Professors

Scripture:

Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. Titus 2:7-8

Prayer:

Lord we pray for adjunct college professors. We pray that they will have good success this year. We pray that wherever their feet trod, that they will be a blessing. Many of them teach at multiple colleges to make a livable wage, we pray that they have gas money to fill their tanks, lunch money to fill their bellies, and technology to fill their minds. We pray that they have a heart for their students, so that they can teach them to the best of their abilities. If they wish to become full-time professors, we pray that You will open of doors for them. When they become discouraged, we pray that they will have an encounter with former or current students that will encourage them to continue with their teaching. Let them be able to get the help they need from their deans, department chairs, and administration. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know an adjunct college professor, speak a word of encouragement into their lives. Also, bless them with some gas or lunch money.

Friday, August 12, 2022

Day 23: Seasoned Teachers

Day 23: Seasoned Teachers

Scripture:

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Prayer:

Lord we pray for seasoned teachers. They’ve worked a long time educating students. We pray that You give them a renewed energy and excitement to teach the students. Let them mentor younger teachers. Let them continue to be a guide for students. Give them new insight on how to be an encouragement to all who they meet at their school. If they are nearing retirement, let them have everything they need to retire. Give them financial security so that they can retire when they want to do so. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know a seasoned teacher, speak a word of encouragement in their life. Also, thank them for their years of service.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Day 22: Mid-Career Teachers

Day 22: Mid-Career Teachers

Scripture:

May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. Deuteronomy 32:2

Prayer:

Lord we pray for teachers who have been teaching for a while. We pray that they’ve created a system that works for them, and that they continue to grow and evolve to become better teachers. We pray that they will help teachers who are younger than them in their career. Give them new insight on how to manage their classes, students, time, and life. Be a fence around them and shield them from the temptation to be listless and indifferent. Encourage their hearts to continue teaching with the enthusiasm they began their career with. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know any mid-career teachers, speak a word of encouragement in their lives. Also, ask if they need anything for their classroom and bless them with it.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Day 21: First Year Teachers

Day 21: First Year Teachers

Scripture:

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men… Colossians 3:23

Prayer:

Lord we pray for first year teachers. We ask that You give them wisdom on how to teach their classes. Give them a heart to love each student, a mind to speak a word of encouragement to each student, a spirit to pray for their students, and the steadfastness to be an advocate for their students despite the obstacles they face. Bring a mentor into their lives that can help them grow and develop as a teacher. Help them with difficult parents by giving them understanding, tenderness, and determination to give the parents the best they can give them to help their child. Lord, let the parents see that the teacher has their child’s best interest in heart, so they can work together. Give the teachers the patience to deal with difficult students, teachers, staff, administration, and parents. Give them a heart of love, a tongue of calming truth, a mouth of genuineness, a mind of honesty, hands of tenderness, and ears of attentiveness. Let them know when to speak, when to listen, and when to act. Be their guide and compass as they navigate the school year. Let their first year be a year of excellence and success. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know any first-time teachers, speak a word of encouragement in their lives. Also, ask if they need anything for their classroom and bless them with it.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Day 20: Graduating College/University Students

Day 20: Graduating College/University Students

Scripture:

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

Prayer:

Lord, we thank You for students who are completing their higher educations. Their journey has been long, and we pray that it has been fruitful, enjoyable, and thorough. Give them everything that they need to finish their education and finish strong. Let them celebrate their success. Let their friends and families celebrate them as well. Remind them to complete the work that they have begun when they become frustrated or discouraged during this year. Let their professors be guides into the world. give them job opportunities so that they can become gainfully employed. Any hinderance they may encounter that will keep them from graduating, give them the knowledge and wisdom on how to navigate these hinderances. When they’ve graduated, we pray that they are thankful for Your grace, love, and harmony that brought them through their education. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

If you know of a student graduating from college. Give them a word of encouragement to help them through their journey. Take a moment to pray with them one on one for any issue(s) they may be having.

Monday, August 8, 2022

Day 19: Universities

Day 19: Universities

Scripture:

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6

Prayer:

Lord, we thank You for universities. Thank You that they are places where students finish their formal learning. Let these places be safe for all the students, teachers, and people who may enter it. Fill them with excellent people who will care for all who enter. Be a fence around the schools and keep them safe from any harm or danger that may come.

Lord, we thank You for university students. We pray that these students will go into college knowing that this is a stepping stone to get them to their future careers. Give them how to navigate college in a meaningful way. Let them learn what they need to learn to become vital and productive members of society. Give them professors who care for them, teach them the skills, knowledge, and tools they need, and becoming mentors to them as they go through life. Let them make excellent friends who they can share their college experience with. Let them be positive influencers to other students. Open their eyes to all they can be as they go through these years of college. Let them access and recall all that they learned in previous years of school and retain what they learn in these years of college. Inspire them to improve old ideas and inventions; and create new ideas and inventions. Give them new ways and methods to do things that will improve society. Let them build their minds to make the world better. And when they have obstacles, negative days, and bad moments, send someone to them to remind them of the triumphs, positive days, and amazing moments. Bless them to have an excellent school year full of excitement, learning, and maturity. We pray that their hearts are open to be an excellent student this year. Thank You. Amen.

Go a Step Further:

Go to a 4-year university in your area and pray for the college, administrators, professors, and staff and pray this prayer.

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