Pray for Teachers!

Editor’s note: Summer is in full swing, but back-to-school will be here before we know it! Let’s pray for teachers! Some kids are in summer school and those teachers need our supportive prayers. Let’s pray for the teacher who is new on the job, homeschool parents, and all of our wonderful teachers who are heading into the ’25-’26 school year. Educators, we are thankful for you! Enjoy this excerpt of Pocket Prayers for Teachers.

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Speak to each other with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music in your hearts to the Lord. Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. — Ephesians 5:19-20 NCV

Heavenly Father, You are the great provider, and You always take care of me. You give me reason to sing. When I have good days, let me have a thankful heart. When my days are long and I’m tired, give me a thankful heart then too.

Whether things are easy and I love my job or teaching is harder than ever and I’m questioning everything, remind me to praise You.

Also remind my coworkers what a privilege it is to be a teacher. Give them thankful hearts for the school, the leadership, their jobs, and their students.

Thank You for my job, Lord. Even on the most difficult days, I’m grateful to have it.

In Your Son’s precious name, amen.

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You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. — Psalm 139:13-14

Holy God, what You create is beautiful. You never make a mistake; everything You do is perfect.

• Each student in my class is precious.

Each one is a gift, and You created them exactly the way You wanted them to be. Help me see the beauty in Your creation. Don’t let me take any of them for granted.

Help the teachers and administrators in my school see Your fingerprints on every student. Let each challenge be seen as an opportunity for good; let each character trait be seen as a reflection of Your glory.

As I think of all my students by name, I thank You for creating them and for what You will do through them in the future.

In Your name, amen.

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Let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands. — Psalm 90:17

Everlasting Father, Your works are wonderful, and Your glory is limitless.

In everything I do — at home, at school, in the community — bless my work. Only You can see inside my heart and know that I want to do a good job and be a witness for You. Give me the ability to teach and to love and to take advantage of each opportunity You send me. Remind me that others are counting on me to work hard and do well.

Help the principals, teachers, counselors, and other staff see the importance of their jobs as they go into schools every day.

Give them a daily dose of joy and excitement for their tasks.

Thank You for entrusting me with the pleasure and responsibility of guiding minds and hearts.

In Your Son’s precious name, amen.

Excerpted with permission from Pocket Prayers for Teachers by Max Lucado, copyright Max Lucado.

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Thank You, God for teachers! Remind us to pray for them, support them, and encourage them regularly! ~ Devotionals Daily