14/09/2026
A PRAYER FOR EVERY CHILD THIS NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
Dear Lord, as our children step into another academic year, we place them in Your hands. Go ahead of them, Lord.
Be their wisdom when they don't understand. Be their strength when learning becomes difficult.
Be their confidence when they begin to doubt themselves and be their peace when they feel overwhelmed.
May no child walk into this new academic year carrying fear, comparison or the pressure to prove themselves. Remind them that their worth is not measured by a grade, a position in class or how quickly they learn.
Give them the grace to learn, the courage to ask questions, the discipline to keep trying and the confidence to believe that they can do great things.
May the Spirit of excellence rest upon them. Surround them with good friends and teachers who will see their potential, encourage them and help them grow.
Protect them from bullying, negative influence and every environment that will make them feel small or inadequate.
And for the child who struggled last year, may this be a different story.
For the child who was afraid, may confidence rise.
For the child who felt left behind, may help come.
For the child who thought, “I can't,” may they discover, “I can try again.”
Lord, let this be a year of growth, wisdom, confidence, excellence and beautiful surprises.May our children not only succeed academically, but grow into kind, confident, resilient and God-fearing young people.
And when they return home each day, may they return safely, happy and better than they left.
We commit this academic year into Your hands. Go with our children, Lord. Keep them, guide them, teach them and favour them. And let Your purpose for their lives stand. Amen.
If you are a parent, speak this prayer over your child today.
Their journey is just beginning. May God go ahead of them.
Prisca AnyanwuPrisix Health