Test Prayers 6

My dear Christian educators,

We are still testing in Florida and I know some of you are just beginning today like my friends in Ohio. There is a time for everything under heaven. There is a time to test and a time not to test! (teacher application of Eccl. 3:1!) It really hasn't been that long ago that we didn't test these children so much, remember? Do not despair. With the Lord's help, you will come through this season also. As Christians, we need to be the light of how to respond to our duties at school. Make an effort to enjoy the change of routine with your students and before each day, before they ever enter your room, pray for them, sit in some of their chairs and name them by name. Prayer is a mighty tool for every teacher. Ps. 17:6 - I call upon You, my God, for You will answer me; turn Your ear to me and hear my prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You Father for seasons in life. Thank You for seasons in school. Lord, we count it an honor and privilege to come before You at our school and ask for Your favor. Lord, bless the children today with willingness to do their best. We ask that they have a spirit of kindness towards each other and that you grant them grace and peace.  Lord, help us as teachers and support personnel to guard over them and keep them safe, to encourage them and display gentleness in our words and actions during the off schedule time. Lord, only You can answer prayer and we lift our needs to You in grateful thanks. Amen.

As always, I am
Prayerfully dependent,

K

Karen C. Seddon
CEAI, State Director, Florida

kseddon@ceai.org

Test Prayers is a 10-day series for educators in a high-stakes testing environment.

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