Holy Father,
We pray for all the students and teachers
embarking on a new school year.
Watch over them and keep them safe.
May they love one another and
know that they are loved.
Your word says You make each of us
new every morning.
With each new day, help us
to see the opportunities to do
the assignments You've given us;
to learn more about You and to
reflect Your light in a fallen world.
We thank You for Your creation,
Your provision, and for the hope of
salvation through Your Son, our
Savior, Jesus, in whose name we pray.
Amen.