The Principal's Prayer Blog

"You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness." Ephesians 4:4-6 MSG Dear Savior of the world, Christ you gave so much for us so that we might be your children and live with you forever in heaven! We praise your name and your love for us in all that you have done. Although we fall short of your glory, we come before you in humble adoration and ask that you forgive us and help us lead lives that are pleasing to you. May we always remember you and what you have done for us! THANK YOU Christ for the gift of salvation and for the gift of education. At St. John's we can always do both and proclaim you while learning. THANK YOU for 136 years of education at St. John's! THANK YOU for the 648 families ...

"For we are God’s handiwork,  created  in Christ Jesus to do good works,  which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10 Dear God, our Father, As your handiwork, we are ever-grateful and praise your name for always being good to use and loving us. Your love flows for us through your Son Jesus and we love you for the gift of His life in place of ours. Although we are sinners, you chose to love us, just the way we are. We confess our sins to you and seek your forgiving power through Jesus. May we be white as snow in the blood of your Son. Thank you creating Father for the good works that you place before us. May we, St. John's, always be ready to do good works for your kingdom! Please continue to be with all of those in need. Watch over our students as they finish out the last week of the school year. Be with all families as summer soon begins! We pray this all in your powerful name! Amen!

"Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary  and lose heart." Hebrews 12:3 Dear Father in Heaven, Through you we endure the pain and suffering of this world and through you we receive our eternal reward in heaven. We praise you for watching over us, for loving us, and for always providing for our needs as you see fit. As the only God of the universe, we laud your name to all the ends of the world so that all may know that we are yours: a child of God! Although we sin much and deserve nothing, you are good and continue to give us good things. We confess our sins to you and thank you for the forgiveness you freely offer through your son Jesus! Without his love and power we would have nothing. We thank you for the confirmation of faith that so many 8th graders made on Sunday. May their faith continue to grow strong, while rooted in you alone! We thank you for a successful SJLS Gala and for the many, many people who gave freely ...

"For the joy set before him he endured the cross,  scorning its shame,  and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."  Hebrews 12:2b Father God, In perfection we are nothing, but because of your Son, Jesus, we have joy. May our joy in Him be never-ending and always centered in YOU and not in the things of this world. Your Son endured the cross and shame and guilt of us all, yet we are still called into your presence. Lord, forgive us when we do wrong and be with us as we seek your forgiveness. Thank you Father for your goodness and mercy everyday. Thank you for bringing back Pr. Tim to us and continue to be with him in his recovery. Please be with all St. John's students and families as we look forward to the end of the school you. We thank you for a wonderful school year and may we be blessed in these final weeks! We ask this all in your holy name! Amen!

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run  with perseverance  the race marked out for us,   2  fixing our eyes on Jesus,  the pioneer  and perfecter of faith."  Hebrews 2:1-2a Perfecter of Faith, Through your great love you have called us out of darkness and into the light of your salvation! The witnesses to the faith that have gone before you help to show and tell of your great mercy and forgiveness. We are blessed by your love and care for us throughout all generations! Thank you for always looking forward into our futures and providing for us in ways that we don't even know. Help us to fix our eyes on you only as we venture into the future that you have prepared for us. You are an awesome God and we thank you for a wonderful VIP and Expression Explosion! Thank you for all the hands that helped prepare it and thank you f...

19  Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers,  but fellow citizens  with God’s people and also members of his household,   20  built  on the foundation  of the apostles and prophets,  with Christ Jesus himself  as the chief cornerstone.   21  In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple  in the Lord.   22  And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 God, our Father, You are an awesome God who has shown power and dominion in various ways. We praise you for having build us together, in your kingdom, through your power, into your people. We are ever thankful that we are yours through your Son, whom was raised from the dead to free us from our sins. Although we confess that are sinful, we have a sin-less God. We confess our shortcomings and ask for your forgiveness when we do wrong. Thank you fo...

Dear Father, May this blessed Easter time fill us with renewed hope in your Son, Jesus Christ, who laid down his life for us and rose on Easter morning to defeat death on our behalf. Be with our families and our students. Bring them closer to you! May we have a blessed Easter, reflecting in your love and goodness.  In Jesus name we pray! Amen!