A Prayer for Students, School and Education

A New Year Prayer of Blessing for Students and Classrooms

Heavenly Father,
We come before You with grateful hearts as we begin a new year of learning, growth, and discovery. You are the source of all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, and we place this academic year into Your loving hands.

Father, in your word you told us to train up a child in the way they should go and when they are older they will not depart from that training.(Proverbs 22:6)

We pray for every student, from the youngest child learning their letters to the college student preparing for their calling.
Give them minds that are curious, hearts that are courageous, and spirits that are confident in You.
Your Word says, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6).
Let each student grow not only in knowledge, but also in character, compassion, and purpose.

We pray for teachers, professors, and instructors.
Strengthen them, renew their joy, and remind them of the eternal impact of their work.
Grant them patience, creativity, discernment, and endurance.
As Scripture says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters”(Colossians 3:23).
May they teach with excellence and lead with grace.

We pray for classrooms and learning environments.
Let them be places of safety, respect, curiosity, and peace.
Remove fear, bullying, pride, and distraction, and replace them with kindness, focus, and cooperation.
Your Word reminds us, “God is not a God of disorder but of peace” (1 Corinthians 14:33).
Let peace reign in every classroom, lab, lecture hall, and online space.

We pray for attitudes and behavior.
Shape students to be diligent, respectful, and self-controlled.
Teach them to encourage one another, to listen well, and to act with integrity.
As Your Word instructs, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure… think about such things” (Philippians 4:8).
May their thoughts and actions reflect what is good and honoring to You.

We pray for resources and provision.
Provide everything needed—books, technology, funding, support, and opportunities.
Guide administrators and leaders as they make decisions that affect students and teachers alike.
We trust Your promise: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus”(Philippians 4:19).

We pray for perseverance and hope.
When learning feels hard, when motivation is low, or when challenges arise, remind them that You are near.
Your Word declares, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13).
Teach them to rely on You and not give up.

We pray for the safety of every student, from elementary classrooms to college campuses.

Protect their bodies, minds, and hearts as they travel to and from school and as they learn each day.

Cover them with Your peace and guard them from harm, fear, violence, and danger of every kind.

Your Word promises, “The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” (Psalm 121:8).

Finally, we commit this new year to You.
Order every step, redeem every struggle, and use every lesson for Your glory.
As Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”

We trust You with this school year—from beginning to end, from elementary halls to college campuses.
May everything learned and taught point toward truth, wisdom, and a future filled with hope.

In the matchless and beautiful name of Jesus our Savior we pray,

By Pete Angelone