Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers 3Jo 1:2.

Lord thank You for our children and all that we have learned in being their parents. We pray for their safety during this pandemic. Hide them under the shadow of Your wings. Give us wisdom as parents and guardians to make godly decisions concerning their welfare and schooling. Let your righteousness and justice prevail upon the hearts of our local government and school officials. Reveal to government and school officials a step by step system of education that will keep our teachers, children and our families safe from the pandemic. Lord, provide equitable funding and gifted workers to schools in poor neighborhoods that are underfunded and underserved. Bless our children with the resources they need to meet the challenges of these times whether school is in person or at home. Lord, lead Your church in how to partner with You in supporting our children as they begin another school year. Amen!

Stay hopeful, stay faithful and stay safe.

Pastor Deborah Giles