Back to School Prayer Concerns

These thoughts were first posted in August 2010, but it's worth re-posting... a little food for thought.
Topics to think about & discuss:
1. Be cautious to recognize curriculum that doesn't uphold Christian values & truths of the Bible.
2. Grant the students & faculty a safe environment on school grounds.
3. With all school activities, may there be protection & safety & good sportsmanship observed.
4. Have the courage to say No to lying, cheating, drugs, alcohol, smoking, stealing, & premarital relations.
5. Instead, be bold for the Lord Jesus as His example, in actions, words, & thoughts.
6. Yield not to the pressure from fellow students.
7. Be especially kind with students who come from dysfunctional homes & lifestyles.
8. Share the love of Christ to the unlovely.
9. Develop Godly friendships.
10. Be strong facing the fear of unknown new surroundings.
11. Stand firm in the faith, as the Bible teaches.
12. Also, help the teachers & faculty to convey to students so they can comprehend, understand, & learn needful for their grade level.
13. May they know the steadfast support of us, their church family.

The Lord gave this command to Joshua, "Be strong & courageous." Deut. 31:23
"I will never leave or forsake you. Be strong & courageous." Joshua 1:5 & 6
"Be strong & very courageous... being careful to obey all the law." Joshua 1:7
"Be strong & courageous. Do not be terrified." Joshua 1:9
"Only be strong & courageous." Joshua 1:18
In Joshua's farewell to the Israelites, he said "Be very strong... Hold fast to the Lord your God." Joshua 23: 6 & 8