Sabbath Prayer: Students

Give them knowledge, Lord, but give them so much more than knowledge.

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All-knowing One,

Be close to students during this new school year.

Though the world changes every moment,
  You never change—
    May this bring great comfort, not apathy.
    May this bring true rest, not vanity.

Many anxieties await—
  Of friends and phones,
  Of adversaries,
  Of grades,
  And finding the right rooms,
  And sitting at the right tables.

But there is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother—
  There is One who will never leave nor forsake,
  Whose steadfast love never fails,
  Whose mercy never ceases,
  Who provides for all that we need.
  Always faithful, always true.

Give them knowledge, Lord,
  But give them so much more than knowledge—
  Transform them.

Take Your place at the Potter’s wheel.
  Choose them, place them, center them—
  Shape them.

Walk with them through the fire.
  Give them Christ—
  Purify them.

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Series Introduction

Sabbath Prayers is a series of written prayers that go live on Sundays (or Saturday night). For me, written prayers work like a defibrillator for my heart. Sometimes I need help putting truth into words. I hope these prayers help give you honest words and a true sense of God’s love. They are written for you (and me).

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