Posts about Prayers for Teachers

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Father, help me to worship the KING this Christmas. I want to take a prayer journey to Bethlehem. I desire each day, on my own, with my family, or with the preschoolers I encounter, to step aside for a few minutes to worship Him for who He is and what He means to me.

The Legend of the Candy Cane is a fascinating story. May you be inspired by the simple wonder of Christmas.
  August was a candy maker in Cologne, Germany. And one Christmas Eve, many, many years ago, he brought a special gift to the grand cathedral in Cologne. It was the very first candy cane. August had made it himself.
   “I gave it the shape of the letter ‘J,’ the first letter of Jesus’ name,” August told the king. “And, as you can see, when I turn it upside down, it becomes a shepherd’s staff. Jesus, you know, is our Good Shepherd.”
   “It is made of pure, white peppermint to remind us that Jesus is pure–the Son of God! But it is also striped with red. That reminds us of the blood Jesus shed for you and for me,” August concluded.

“Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.” (Luke 2:11, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus–a banner for all the peoples, Alpha and Omega, Anointed One, Chief Shepherd, Hope of Israel, Image of the Invisible God, the bright Morning Star.

Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Father, help me to worship the KING this Christmas. I want to take a prayer journey to Bethlehem. I desire each day, on my own, with my family, or with the preschoolers I encounter, to step aside for a few minutes to worship Him for who He is and what He means to me.

Today I have a question. Do you have a Nativity set? For many years, I did not. When I was gifted with one, as I set up the pieces, I thought what an odd assemblage of people. What kind of relationship with God did they have to merit such a prominent roll in His Story?

Baby Jesus: Savior, Christ and Lord; His birthplace–was it dark and dirty, a reminder of the kind of place the Messiah had come? Jesus was Immanuel–God with us–who trusted Himself into the frail and faulty care of humans so that He could be our Rescuer.

Mary, His Mother: a young girl; her response to God and His plan for her life was faith, obedience, and praise.

Joseph, Mary’s husband: a righteous man; his faith was stronger than his circumstances. Therefore, he had instant obedience to what was revealed to him.

In the corner of the stable, I place the Shepherds. What stirred inside them as they listened to the angels tell of what had happened? They stopped what they were doing and went to stand in awe of Jesus, to take it in, to worship. They came to look at a baby and instead saw a King.

I put the Magi outside the stable; they had journeyed by following the star, arriving perhaps as late as two years after Jesus’ birth. They came to look at a baby king and worship Him with gifts.

I also add a figurine of a Girl in the stable to represent me. How do I respond to God’s interruptions in my life? If my life is connected to Him, I will respond in faith, obedience, and praise. Bethlehem changed everything. I invite you this Christmas to look at the baby and behold  the King.

“Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David.” (Luke 2:11, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus–the Word, Creator, the God-Man, Messiah, the Promised One, Savior, Love, Worthy, Lord of Hosts, Immanuel, King of Kings,

Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Father, help me to worship the KING this Christmas. I want to take a prayer journey to Bethlehem. I desire each day, on my own, with my family, or with the preschoolers I encounter, to step aside for a few minutes to worship Him for who He is and what He means to me. Today, I reflect on the many ways a humble birth in Bethlehem changed everything. Come look at the baby and behold the King.

THE WORD: “The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”  (John 1:14, HCSB)

 
In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Sovereign Lord, You are the lover of our souls. Before we were even formed, it was decided that Jesus would willingly be the atonement ransom for sinners. Thank You. As I think on these precious preschoolers, I desire that they will be single hearted, willing to be sold out to Jesus Christ. Father, show me my role in their development.

“Therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:1-2, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Lord, submission does not come naturally to us. Our inner man screams me, my, and mine; especially, as a preschooler. My prayer is that these preschoolers will learn about submission and will one day totally submit to You. Protect them as they grow physically and spiritually, so that they will actively resist Satan in all circumstances. Father, show me my roll in their development.

“Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Father, there are reasons you give us boundaries. As these preschoolers grow older and are tempted in so many ways sexually, I ask that You help them to say “no”–to choose to remain pure. How sad that these precious children will be expected to live life so much earlier than their age. That is not Your design or desire. So I ask You to preserve not only themselves but also those whom they will marry to be kept pure until marriage. Father, help me in my role in their spiritual development.

“God raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.” (1 Corinthians 6:14, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning. Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Father, I know what you mean by the biblical definition of marriage. Sadly, our world does not agree. I am praying years in advance for my preschoolers regarding dating and marriage. I ask that they be kept from the wrong mates and saved for the right ones. Father, help me in my role in their spiritual development.

“Do not be mismatched with unbelievers.” (2 Corinthians 6:14, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Father, thank You for friends. What a sweet gift You have given us as we journey life. True friends encourage us, love us even when they see through us, help us, cry with us, and keep our faith walk true with You. As I pray for these precious preschoolers, help them to learn about good friendships and how to be a good friend. My prayer is that they desire the right kinds of friends and be protected from the wrong friends.

“My son, if sinners entice you, don’t be persuaded.” (Proverbs 1:10, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Sovereign Lord, how do I teach authority? May my ways come from the teachings of Your Word. Authority is to be respected, obeyed, and trusted; it is for the good of the people. Depending on the age of the preschoolers I encounter, help me to do everything with love and kindness, yet with stern firmness to protect, keep order, develop character, and honor You. Help me to live Your standards, as I strive to reflect You with excellence to the children and families I serve.

“Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry

Good morning, Father.

During 2016 help me to be faithful in my prayer walk. It is most important that we who serve preschoolers remember to pray for the next generation. Teach me how to pray for these children.

Lord, preschoolers are all about “me.” We see it in babies, as they are totally dependent on others for their care. Then babies turn 1 and their independence begins to grow. By the time children are 2, they are so into themselves in regards to “me, myself, and mine” that life can be challenging. The age span of 3-5 years brings about a multitude of growth in children physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Lord, help me as I interact with my preschoolers to foster a positive attitude in the relationships they have with others. May these girls and boys grow into responsible children of faith, even at an early age.

“Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit, so the king planned to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3, HCSB)

In the powerful name of Jesus,
Janet Waters, Preschool Sunday School Teacher/BBC Prayer Room Ministry