Back-To-School Prayers

Dear Friends -
The buses are revving their engines and the school bells are ringing. As the beginning of the school year starts up, may you have a deeper sense of blessing than of rushing, a greater sense of confidence than of confusion. Transition - even the good kind - often brings with it unexpected upheavals.
Here are a couple of prayers to help you (and your kids) as they go on their way to new things. In the midst of it all, may you sense God's reassuring, uplifting presence.
Blessings,
Janet+

A PRAYER FOR OUR CHILDREN
Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good, following the example of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

A PRAYER FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
O Eternal God, bless all schools, colleges and universities, that they may be lively centers for sound learning, new discovery, and the pursuit of wisdom; and grant that those who teach and those who learn may find you to be the source of all truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.