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Prayers for children at school are one of the first lessons at the beginning of the educational journey. A prayer before school instills a sense of discipline and provides them with spiritual support to navigate the challenges they may face throughout the day. So, Besides studying, learning discipline, and playing, learning various prayers is also essential.
Prayers provide a moment of calmness and stillness to harmonize a child’s thought processes. It teaches the importance of worship and gratitude. They also hold the ability to comfort and calm a person. It helps us remember that finding internal peace is an achievement in itself. Introducing prayers to children early on could help imbibe positive attributes in them from a young age.
In this post, we bring you some impactful prayers so that children begin each day with strength and positive vibes. As a devout Christian myself, prayer has always been a significant part of my life since childhood and has strengthened my faith and belief in God. Hence, I truly believe that incorporating these prayers into your children’s daily lives will help build a strong spiritual relationship with God and a positive attitude in them.
27 Prayers For Children In School
Prayers are powerful for children and help with their daily learning and developing nature. An observation from a study conducted on 60 Australian schools showed that daily prayer positively impacts students and helps them face life difficulties. The study further concludes that daily prayer is also helpful for children to clarify their minds and process their deep feelings (1).
These short prayers for children at school offer children wisdom. Teachers can motivate students by picking one of these prayers for the school assembly. Let your children recite in the morning and allow these words to resonate in their hearts.
Prayers For Expressing Gratitude
- O, Lord Jesus.
We pray for a heart that loves you.
Accept our pleas and give us the strength to love others more than we love ourselves.
We thank you for this day.
We thank you for another opportunity.
Amen.
This prayer expresses thankfulness for the new day and asks for strength from God.
- O, God.
We thank you for teachers whose heart is of gold.
Please be their shield while they guide us with wisdom.
Watch them over as they fulfill the tasks you have trusted them with.
Be their light in uncertain times.
Amen.
This prayer expresses gratitude for teachers, and asks God to be with them and guide them to fulfill their duties.
- Dear Father.
Thank you for this opportunity to learn and for guiding us through the day.
Accept our supplication as we ask you to protect us from the wiles of enemies who seek to destroy our faith within you.
Help us not be lured into sinister temptations.
Teach us to be aesthetic and protect our thoughts from wandering into darker places.
Give us the strength to fight mockery.
Forgive our sins and help us witness the light in you.
May we stay rooted to you and become stronger each day.
May you be glorified.
Amen.
This prayer expresses gratitude for the learning opportunity and God’s guidance. It also asks for God’s strength to fight mockery and to be rooted in God’s path.
- O, Lord.
Thank you for showing us our path to virtue.
We now know our purpose.
We shall obey and respect our teachers who have come to guide us in our path of righteousness.
We hold you in our hearts as we walk on that path you have destined for us.
Amen.
This prayer thanks God for showing God’s purpose in our lives and asks for guidance to obey teachers and stay righteous.
Prayers For Wisdom And Knowledge
- Lord,
I ask that you would direct our mind to know, investigate and seek the truth
and to understand the difference between wise and foolish choices.
This prayer helps children to ask God for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to learn what is good and bad.
- Dear Lord.
It is under your grace that we live.
We thank you for keeping us protected.
This day, we seek those opportunities you have provided us.
We wish you to grow in our hearts.
Today, we shall value the good of others and experience your spirit.
Give us the wisdom to seek the truth and confidence in our abilities.
Bless our parents and teachers.
Grant us a sense of discernment while you hold us close to your heart.
In Jesus, we pray.
Amen.
This prayer thanks God for His protection and asks for knowledge, confidence, and blessings for parents and teachers.
- O, Father.
Let your holy spirit help us seek wisdom
and let us help others find their way to you.
Amen.
This prayer seeks wisdom from the Holy Spirit of God and guidance to help others.
Prayers For Strength
- O, Lord.
Give us the strength to not worry about things we cannot control.
Guide us in developing a sense of appreciation.
We look up to you for motivation.
Keep our mind at peace and help us prevent it from wandering off.
Remind us to chant your name.
Shelter us in your glory.
In Jesus we trust.
Amen.
This prayer asks God to give strength to let go of worry, and provide with motivation, God’s peace and comfort.
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- O Jesus,
we glorify the eyes that see you,
ears that hear you,
and hearts that love you.
Help us love others the way we love you.
We bask in your glory that gives us the strength
to face what shall come ahead.
Thank you for a new day and a new opportunity.
Amen.
This prayer glorifies God’s name and asks for strength and the ability to love others.
- Lord, protect the vulnerable and help them find the strength to fight their evils.
Help us grow up in this society where truth and virtue are sometimes neglected.
Show us our path and help us fight those evils.
Today, we seek your benediction.
we ask you to guide us in your path and forgive our sins.
You are our protector and the truth we know.
In the name of Jesus, we pray.
Amen.
This prayer helps kids to ask for God’s strength and protection over them from all evil and bad things.
Prayers For Protection
- O, Lord.
We sing your praises as you shield us under your protection.
Thank you for watching us over and rescuing us from the evils of the world.
With you as our guide, no bad shall touch us.
We shall stay in this path of glory by singing your hymns.
Amen.
This prayer praises God for His protection and guidance and expresses commitment to walk in His path.
- O, Jesus.
Please be with us as we start our day at school today.
Make this day joyful and bless our friends, teachers, and parents who care for us.
In Jesus, we pray.
Amen.
This prayer asks for God’s protection and blessings upon everyone.
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- Dear God.
Bless every student who comes to our school today.
Protect them from the evil eyes of the enemies.
Let them have a healthy and safe school year.
May they progress better than before.
Give them a peaceful environment to learn and healthy life throughout the year.
Amen.
This prayer asks God to protect everyone at school from all evil and bring peace. It also seeks good health and safety throughout the school year.
- O Jesus!
We pray for your guidance and protection upon us.
Help us keep the evil away.
Protect our minds from evil thoughts and guide us to find the truth.
We pray for you to make us stronger in adversity.
Guide us to you and protect us under your shadow cause we know it is with you we are safe.
Amen.
This prayer asks for God’s protection and guidance and seeks strength to face difficulties.
- Oh, God! Be with us as we begin our day today.
We pray for our health.
Keep us away from harm’s way.
We shall love our duty and strive for righteousness with all our heart and soul.
Help us love our neighbor and help us guide in fulfilling each other’s purpose.
Amen.
This prayer asks for God’s safety, good health, and protection. It also asks for God’s guidance to be righteous and loving.
- O Jesus!
Offer us protection in this world and shield us from any unkind thoughts, actions, and remarks.
Keep us away from those who bully and steal.
We pray for courage to snide away evils that affect our responsibilities.
In Jesus, we believe.
Amen.
This prayer asks for God’s protection from bad thoughts, actions, bullying, and all evil, and seeks God’s courage.
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Prayers For Blessings And Motivation
- O, Jesus.
We adore you and we know you love us too.
We leave our school in your hands.
Here we shall create and discover with your grace.
Teach us how to love and respect.
Bless our teachers, administrators, and our classmates.
Amen.
This prayer seeks blessings for school, teachers, staff, and classmates, while also asking to teach love and respect.
Point to consider- O, God!
Bless us in this year’s endeavors.
Help face all the challenges and guide us towards the path of success.
May we make new friends and create a good rapport with others.
We shall grasp the subjects well with your grace upon us.
May we learn something new each day and be a better person with every knowledge we attain.
Amen.
This prayer for children at school asks for God’s blessing for the new school year. It also seeks God’s guidance to face challenges, learn new subjects, make friends, and grow as a better person.
- God,
we pray for you to give us a heart of virtue
and let your spirit shine within us.
Motivate us to love one another
and protect us from any sinful temptations.
May we fulfill our tasks on time.
Guard our teachers who strive to uplift us.
Show us ways to be truthful
and help us find our way to you.
Amen.
This prayer asks God for a heart of virtue and spirit, and His motivation and protection.
- Be with us today and fill our hearts with joy as we find our passion.
Fill our minds with peace as we learn to forgive our enemies.
Fill our hearts with kindness as we help those in need.
Keep our teachers, friends, and families safe as we find our path to you, our Lord, our hope, our guide.
Amen.
This prayer for children at school allows kids to ask for a good nature, a forgiving attitude, and safety for all from God.
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Prayers From Bible Verses
- I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Psalm 139:14 (NIV)
This prayer expresses gratitude to God for creating us beautifully.
- If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.
James 1:5 (NIV)
This prayer is a Bible verse that suggests asking for wisdom from God who gives generously.
- Be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another,
as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
This prayer asks for God’s encouragement to be as kind and forgiving as how Jesus is.
- Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord,
“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
This prayer declares commitment to God as our refuge and glorifies His mighty name.
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- But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.
Amen.
2 Peter 3:18 (ESV)
This prayer is a Bible verse that encourages us to grow in God’s grace and knowledge.
- Whatever you do,
work heartily,
as for the Lord and not for men,
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.
You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV)
This Bible verse prayer is a reminder to serve God and not men and trust him to receive His reward.
Quick tip- But the Helper,
the Holy Spirit,
whom the Father will send in my name,
he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance
all that I have said to you.
John 14:26 (ESV)
This prayer from a Bible verse emphasizes the Holy Spirit as a guide and teacher.
You can also use these prayers for children at school to pray with your child before sending them off to school. Monica, a mother and a blogger, says, ”One of my favorite school morning traditions that we started when Zachary (her child) was in kindergarten was to pray together every morning before he gets out of the car at school. Sometimes (most times), I pray for him, and every once in a while, he’ll lead the prayer. I will most likely put these prayers on index cards and keep them in the car with me so that we can pray them together before the school day begins (i).”
Infographic: Powerful School Prayers For Children
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Illustration: Short And Powerful Prayers For Children In School
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I say the opening prayer?
You may begin an opening prayer by thanking God for everything that you are grateful for in your life. Also, pray to God to bless everyone in the gathering with good health and happiness.
2. How do I pray with small children?
Include them in your prayer time, and let your children observe you praying. You can help your children memorize the prayer and inculcate the habit of praying at a particular time every day.
3. How can I encourage my child to pray?
You can encourage your child to pray using various techniques. Teach by example as children like to imitate their parents or pray through conversation. Start teaching your child to pray at a young age and ensure to teach age-appropriate prayers. Choose a simple and short morning prayer for kids to recite at school and home and a gratitude-filled prayer before meals.
4. What are the benefits of teaching children to pray?
Prayers bring children closer to god, enabling them to be more empathetic, compassionate, resilient, and forgiving. Teaching children to pray fosters emotional resilience, encourages mindfulness, and helps them develop a solid moral foundation. It instills a sense of community and belonging as children learn the importance of guidance, gratitude, and support. Reflecting on the benefits of prayer in early education, Dr. Jennifer Sturgeon, master of education instructor and early childhood consultant at Northwestern University, suggests that prayer not only helps to instill good values and strong faith in God among children but also helps to calm them and face social and academic challenges as they pray for God’s guidance and strength (2).
5. How can prayers be incorporated into children’s daily school routines?
At home, parents can encourage their children to pray or pray with them in bed as soon as they wake up, then pray before heading out to school. In school, teachers can begin the classes after a short prayer for expressing gratitude and thankfulness and asking God for wisdom and understanding. Also, include short prayers as poems for children to recite and memorize. Teachers can also lead children in prayers at the end of the school day.
Introducing spiritual and meaningful prayers for children at school could help them initiate their day with positive minds. Moreover, in today’s world, where a child has to deal with a lot of stress and anxiety, prayers could relax their young minds and help them develop several positive traits. Just one impactful short prayer in school or at home could direct your child toward the path of spirituality and peace. So, it is essential to teach morning prayers to kids and encourage them to pray regularly to help them have a positive mind and a happy soul.
Key Pointers
- School prayers inculcate the habit of seeking divine blessings and expressing gratitude from an early age.
- Prayers, with their sense of calm and peace, aid in managing stress and anxiety in children, providing a comforting routine in their lives.
- Making prayers a part of your child’s daily routine in school or at home can help instill positive traits such as gratitude and internal peace.
- Short, simple school prayers encourage children to begin their day positively, enhancing their well-being.
- Prayers focusing on thanking teachers, parents, and school administrators teach children to learn and appreciate the role of others in their lives.
Prayer is a powerful tool to protect our children in school. Watch this video for a daily prayer for schools, teachers, and parents to keep our children safe.
Personal Experience: Source
MomJunction articles include first-hand experiences to provide you with better insights through real-life narratives. Here are the sources of personal accounts referenced in this article.
i. Prayers for back to schoolhttps://monicaoblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/prayers-for-back-to-school/
References
- Vivienne Mountain; Prayer is a positive activity for children—a report on recent research; International Journal of Children’s Spirituality (2006)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13644360500347573 - Building the Foundation: The Benefits of Integrating Faith-Based Routines in Early Childhood Education.
https://www.nwciowa.edu/online/blog/entry/57/building-the-foundation-the-benefits-of-integrating-faith-based-routines-in-early-childhood-education-
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