Prayers for the Educators

Wednesday (9/23): "Jesus gave them power and authority over all demons and diseases"

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

1 And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal. 3 And he said to them, "Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. 4 And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5 And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them." 6 And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

PRAYER:

Lord, As we start our day today, we are grateful that you entrust us with gifts and talents and opportunity to mold your people and do our tasks as educators. We pray, that You send Your Holy Spirit that we may unload ourselves with different concerns and burdens. That like the aposotles we would travel light or no provisions, free from greed and preoccupation with possessions and worldly things, and makes ample room for Your provision. And with such circumstance, knowing that You are in our hearts we will be able to do our task today with great joy and passion, and that we would joyfully mold and take part of the lives of these little children under our care. May every word that we utter be the power and authority which You our God wishes us to exercise on your behalf.

"Lord Jesus, make me a channel of your grace and healing love that others may find life and freedom in You. Free me from all other attachments that I may joyfully pursue the things in heaven. May I witness to others the joy of the gospel both in word and deed." Amen.