Prayers

Sample prayers to pray over your school.

Prayer for

Identity

Father, remind every student on this campus who they are in You. Let them know they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), created with purpose, and deeply loved. Silence every lie of the enemy and replace confusion with clarity, shame with grace, and fear with confidence in Christ. Amen.

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Protection

God, place a hedge of protection around this school. Guard the hearts and minds of every student and teacher. Let no weapon formed against them prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and send angels to stand watch over every hallway, classroom, and gathering. Amen.

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Revival

Holy Spirit, we ask You to bring revival to this school. Let it begin with one hungry heart and spread like wildfire. Pour out Your Spirit on sons and daughters (Joel 2:28) and let boldness, worship, and repentance flood every classroom. Let the name of Jesus be lifted high here. Amen.

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Boldness

Lord, raise up students who are unashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16). Give them boldness to speak the truth in love, to stand when others bow, and to lead when others follow. Let their faith be contagious and their courage unshakable. Amen.

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Unity

Jesus, make this campus one—across grades, groups, and backgrounds. Break down walls of division, bullying, racism, and cliques. Replace hate with love and isolation with community. May students walk in unity and love as You prayed in John 17. Amen.

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School Leadership

God, bless the teachers, principals, and staff of this school. Give them wisdom, discernment, and compassion. Let them lead with integrity, encourage with words of life, and create an atmosphere where students feel seen, safe, and supported. Amen.

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Truth

Father, let truth reign in this school. Expose the lies of the enemy and replace them with the unshakable truth of Your Word. Let students hunger for righteousness and wisdom (Proverbs 2:6), and may Your truth set them free (John 8:32). Amen.

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Peace

Prince of Peace, let Your calm rest over this campus. Silence chaos, anxiety, and fear. Bring peace into every classroom, over every test, and within every heart. Let Your presence settle over this school like a covering of hope and rest (Philippians 4:7). Amen.

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Courageous Witness

Lord, use this school as a mission field. Empower students to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13–14), to share their faith with compassion and conviction. Let them know that You are with them and that one voice, yielded to You, can change everything. Amen.

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Spiritual Awakening

God of Awakening, open the heavens over this campus. Let revival fire fall on every student, every teacher, every classroom. Awaken the sleeping, strengthen the weak, and call the lost home. Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in this school, as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10). Amen.