Day 1: A Prayer for God's Guidance in a New School Year

God's Promise:

"I will lead you along unfamiliar paths; I will guide you and make the rough places smooth. I will turn the darkness into light before you and make the crooked places straight. These are the things I will do; I will not abandon you." Isaiah 42:16 (paraphrased)

Let us pray:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Today, we lift up our precious child, [insert Child's Name], as they embark on a new school year. We thank you for the promise in your Word that you will lead them even in unfamiliar territory. We trust in your guidance, knowing that you will make every crooked path straight.

Lord, we declare that darkness has no place in [Child's Name]'s journey. We ask that you shine your light upon their path, illuminating every step they take. Remove any confusion and replace it with clarity in their studies, relationships, and decisions.

We pray specifically for your leading and guidance for [Child's Name] in this new school year. May they never walk in error, but instead, may you be their guiding light. As they navigate this new chapter in their life, we ask that you fill them with courage and dispel any fear or discouragement that may come their way.

Thank you, Father, for hearing our prayers and for providing answers according to your perfect will. We receive these answers with hearts full of gratitude and thanksgiving, knowing that you are faithful to lead and guide [Child's Name] each step of the way.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.