The Principal's Prayer Blog

"You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you." Psalm 86:5 O Lord, our Lord: How majestic is your name in all the earth. How wonderful are your works and your love. We praise you for your goodness, mercy, and love. Your creation displays your glory and we are in awe of your greatness. Because we fall short of what we should do and who we should be, we call out to you. In humility, we call out and ask for your forgiveness and mercy. In great love you call us out of our darkness and into your arms. We are so thankful for your love! Thank you Lord for all of your mercies, which are new each morning. Thank you for your care and concern for us. Thank you for the many, many blessings that you bestow on us each day. Thank you for St. John's students, staff, families, and those we have yet to reach, but are calling into our presence. Lord, please continue to bless our church and school. Continue to send us staff who love you and proclaim your name.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 Dear Jesus, All authority has been given to you and we praise you for your power and dominion over all things. We are your children and you take care of us like a loving father. We give you all thanks and praise for your love and mercy in our lives. You command us, Jesus, to go into all the world and proclaim your name. We fail to do this as you want. Please forgive us our sins and and help us to always show you and your name to all we meet. You love us with an everlasting love and show us endless grace. Thank you for always forgiving us. Thank you Jesus for Lutheran schools. As we celebrate Lutheran Schools Week, we thank you

"Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain." Philippians 2:14-16 Heavenly Father, You are our bright morning star and our beacon in this dark world. We love you for bringing the light of salvation to the world and giving us your only son Jesus. We do not labor in vain, but work for you, to further your Kingdom! Be with us and give us the strength to not grumble or argue. When we do, please forgive us our sins and cleanse us from the crooked generation we live in and give us true life in your holy Word. Father, thank you for all of your goodness and love that we receive. Thank you for long weekends, for teachers that love and care, and for families. You give us good things and may we f

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”" I Peter 1:15-16 Holy Father, You are the Holy One, the master of the universe and God of all creation. In you all things were made, including us, your dear children. We praise you for your goodness, mercy, and holiness that you shower on us daily. Father, although we fall short, we look to you. As we confess our shortcomings, give us grace and love in great measure. You love us Lord and we are so thankful for your forgiveness. Thank you Almighty God for all of your good gifts to us. Thank you for the rain and snow and cool weather. You nourish the earth with your goodness and we are so thankful for it. Thank you for your provisions for this community and keep us all safe. Thank you for so many blessing that abound on us daily. Father, be with those who mourn. Be with those who seek healing. Comfort the families that seek you in hard times. Father, draw us closer

  “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,      are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler      who will shepherd my people Israel.’ [ b ] ” Matthew 2:6 Jesus, new-born King: We laud and magnify your name for the great work you have done in saving your people. You have come to earth as a baby to show your great love and sacrifice for us. Your amazing grace has been poured on us and we are so grateful to be your children for all time. Lord, we are sorry for the sins we have committed. Please forgive us and help us to draw near to what is good and pleasing in your sight. May we always be whole only through you. Jesus, thank you for so many blessings. Celebrating your birth and being with family is such a blessings. Thank you for the Christmas holiday and keeping our community safe. Thank you for bringing us back safely and starting the new year in your name.  Savior, please continue to be with all those who need your healing touch. Be with those