8 Prayers to Cover Your Children While They’re at School

School brings together people from different backgrounds and struggles, different personalities and challenges. Our kids will find themselves in situations where they need to show patience and give grace to others. The apostle Paul instructs the church with, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32) Kindness doesn’t mean simply being polite. Compassion flows from a heart seeking to give blessings to others because God has loved and forgiven us. We should pray that our children treat classmates, teachers, and even those difficult to love with patience and compassion. These qualities help kids build real friendships, reconcile conflicts, and bring peace to situations when others would fight. In an age dominated by harsh words and drama in person and online, kind and compassionate people shine even brighter as examples of God’s love. Kindness helps our children see others through God’s eyes, recognizing the value in all people. As a result, we should pray that our kids see and encourage the lonely, help those who struggle, and forgive when conflict arises. This shapes the students’ hearts, teaching them to love like Jesus. Heavenly Father,I pray you fill my child’s heart with your kindness and compassion. Teach them to forgive quickly, love deeply, and reveal your grace in their relationships and encounters at school.In Jesus’ name,Amen.Photo Credit:  ©Unsplash/ Taylor Flowe