The Principal's Prayer Blog

" David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin,  but I come against you in the name  of the  Lord  Almighty." I Samuel 17:45 Heavenly Father, We magnify your name in all the earth as you have the power to create, to destroy, to bless. May we always be in awe of your wondrous deed and your mighty arm that has always been lovingly by our side since creation. In you, all power is made perfect and all earthly powers bow before. Let your power be among us. Father, we thank you for the power you show us in baptism. The faith that you created for us through baptism is power. We praise you for the 21 baptisms that happened in chapel last week! May we always remember our baptism and the faith that you give us in it. Help us to help others who have yet to come to faith. may we be examples and display your Words and deeds to others as an example. We thank you for our students who marvelously praise your name on Sunday mornings in worship. T

“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:4 Dear Lord, We praise Your name for the creation of Lutheran schools! During this National Lutheran Schools Week we specifically thank You for preserving the blessings of Christian education in the schools of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. For more than 150 years, You have provided education for students through our churches. Thank you for 134 years of education at St. John's Lutheran School! Throughout the history of St. John's You have been at the center. Help us to keep our eyes on You in all circumstances and continue to bless us in all our endeavors to educate and spread the name of Jesus far and wide. Please be with all those families and students who are getting baptized tomorrow at chapel. We praise You for the gift of faith that You are bringing for those students and families. May You remain strong in their lives and help St. John's to strengthen their faith. Thank you

" In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin  but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11 Dear Lord Jesus, Although we are dead in our sins, you have given us new life through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Be merciful to us sinners and give us your grace. We praise you for your goodness and mercy. Only you know our hearts and all glory to you for loving us through the lens of Christ. Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice. As we move into the season of Epiphany, help us to remember all of events of your life that you did to show us your love and grace and mercy. You worked miraculously with those around you in your time  on earth and you continue to work through your people today. Help us to see you in all things. We ask you to be with all of the students, teachers, parents, and staff members at St. John's. As we move into the longer winter term, help us all to remain patient, work together, and come to you for all our needs. Please be with all tho

" “Arise,   shine, for your light   has come,      and the glory  of the  Lord  rises upon you." Isaiah 60:1 Dear Father in Heaven, We praise and thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, into the world to be the Light of the World. We are living in dark times and the salvation, Good News, and love that your Son brings is welcome relief for people who are in darkness. We praise you for your divine goodness and mercy to our students and staff over the holiday break. Thank you for bringing back everyone safely and for watching over our church and school. Please be with us in the new year and continue to bless us in all our endeavors. Even though we are sinful, help us to shine the light of your Son into the world for all others to see. May our students and families let everyone know what you have done for us and lead us to your heavenly glory. We pray this all in Jesus precious name! Amen!