Teachers Who Pray
Many schools are filled with high levels of anxiety and trauma - due to increases in school violence, students' lack of respect for others and classroom interruptions during instruction. Teachers face unprecedented challenges in the classroom: students’ mental health struggles, students’ learning loss from remote learning caused by Covid-19, and so much more. Teachers also face real-life personal issues just like everyone else and these burdens don’t disappear when they go to work. At school, teachers can also face difficult professional challenges: overwhelming workloads, student discipline issues, lack of resources, legislative mandates, budget battles, building lockdowns, curriculum woes, disconnections with the community and so much more. The volume of internal and external noise has grown loud and hostile. Teacher burnout is real. With so much to think about and do on a daily basis, teachers may need an environment to renew, rejuvenate and receive encouragement for their spirit. Thankfully, there is one effective way to refresh the soul: Prayer. Teachers Who Pray is a podcast dedicated to providing a quiet space for reflection and prayer for those working in the field of education. Spend some time with other educators on a spiritual journey designed to help you grow closer to God. Take part in weekly prayers led by inspiring members of Teachers Who Pray, a nonpartisan and nonprofit Christian organization that provides a community of prayer for educators. Educators from preschool through college are invited to find spiritual support and opportunities for professional growth. This is your opportunity to allow God to work through you and develop a positive mindset for working in the classroom. Discover how to use prayer's transformative powers to address the challenges and stressors associated with the educational field to enhance your effectiveness as a teacher. Prayer can ground your professional duties and responsibilities in faith, and spiritual implementation through Christ Jesus to bring glory and honor to God. As you join these prayer meetings, you will experience Christ’s peace, strength, grace, and unity. As you unite in Christ’s love in prayers with other teachers, you will be guided and powered by the Holy Spirit, who will help you succeed in and out of the classroom. Having this podcast readily available also makes prayer time for educators more manageable. You can easily join these spiritual gatherings whenever you like, from any location. You can play these episodes anywhere, including the school, the store, the car, or at home. The result: educators have at their fingertips a means to connect with God that nurtures their heart and soul while also feeding their eternal spirit. This podcast will help you to incorporate prayer into your daily routines at work and find the right words to express your feelings to Jesus, who has complete access to your mind, heart, and spirit. Do not let the world's distractions get you down. Learn to rely on God and spend time in prayer. He will share with you the secrets to finding your voice as a teacher and elevating your ability to nurture the children and youth of today and tomorrow into hopeful and loving adults. May these episodes enrich your relationship with Jesus, our Teacher and our Lord. . Listen to Teachers Who Pray at https://teacherswhopray.org.
Episodes
For today’s Prayercast, we pray for better classroom dynamics, guided by God’s grace, love, and compassion. We join our voices to ask for the Holy Spirit’s assistance in responding to students’ needs and situations involving their unruly behaviors. May God bless educators, administrators, testing coordinators, and school staff members so they will have the wisdom and...
In today’s Prayercast, we embrace God’s wisdom to unlock a renewed life, a deeper faith, and a bolder mindset. Let us join our hearts and minds to request god’s blessed provisions to elevate ourselves as educators and teachers responsible for shaping future generations. We turn ourselves to the Lord’s grace embedded in the Good News, affirming love and fellowship in ...
During this Prayercast, believers humbly and gratefully seek God's intervention, acknowledging His perfect love which fosters acceptance and dispels fear. They desire to share this love, promoting unity and compassion. The prayer requests wisdom and understanding of God's will, emphasizing forgiveness and unity over division. It extends to the vulnerable, particularl...
Today’s prayercast lifts up to God our intention of faithful leadership. We pray for integrity, humility, and commitment for our political leaders, especially in a time of transitions. We ask the Lord that they may act selflessly, resist greed, and uphold moral values. We also bow our heads to the almighty God as we reflect on Romans 13:1 and hope for good governance...
Today’s prayercast focuses on embracing God’s guidance in the heart of education. We ask for patience, trust, and divine perspective in navigating the difficulties of the second half of the school year. We also reflect on Psalm 40 and turn to God’s wise and all-knowing eye for educators to escape despair and finally discover hope.
In response to the immigration crisis, we say a heartfelt prayer seeking God's mercy and steadfast support for educational communities. The prayer acknowledges the significant challenges experienced by teac...
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
Teachers get two "new years": the start of the school year and the new calendar year. To recapture the new school y...
"And hope will never fail to satisfy our deepest need because the Holy Spirit that was given to us has flooded our hearts with God’s love."
— Romans 5:5 (Voice)
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"...for this day is holy unto the Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10b
Schools are filled with unexpected and delightful moments of joy. Authentically share the Gospel of Christ with others by embodying joyfulness. Joy flourishes in classrooms w...
“None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others. As you deal with one another, you should think and act as Jesus did.” -Philippians 2:4-5 (NIRV)
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Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another— and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:23-25 (NIV)
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“At that time Moses was born, and he was no ordinary child. For three months he was cared for by his family. When he was placed outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son.”
Acts 7:19-21 (NIV)
But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Luke 18:16-17 (NIV)
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Every Christian educator is intentionally assigned to their school by divine purpose. You serve as a warrior on a mission from God. Your presence in the school building daily prevents countless unfortunate events and moments of tension from occurring. Through prayerful intervention, you guard the school environment, staff, and students from unseen spiritual adversaries. Your prayers shield the hearts in the administration and the m...
In the demanding field of education, we face daily interactions with various individuals, including students, parents, and colleagues, which can sometimes lead to stressful situations. However, it's important to remember that God intends to refine our hearts through these challenges, not to add to our burdens. Trials are not meant to tear us down, but rather to build us up as we strive for Christ-like relationships. Instead of harb...
In the journey of spirit-led teaching, physical stressors like exhaustion, illness, or recovery can deeply impact our work and lives. Whether we face these challenges ourselves or support our loved ones, it’s essential to remember that God is the ultimate healer. His strength covers all our needs—physical and spiritual. God may heal our bodies or uplift our spirits to endure, offering us grace and resilience. Through Jesus’ love an...
This week, let us raise our voices in praise to His Holy Name! Offer gratitude for the countless promises He has fulfilled and the miracles witnessed within your school, made possible by the presence of His Holy Spirit in dedicated teachers like you. Praise Him in anticipation of all He will accomplish within your students, the school community, and your own heart throughout this year.
Praise serves as an anchor for a vibrant ...
Prayers come in various forms and can be offered through songs, communion, or in quiet moments, including prayers for classroom management. This week, be specific in your prayers. Name specific situations or individuals, such as a parent you need to call, a meeting you want to be purposeful, or a student facing difficulties. God listens attentively and is pleased when we call out to Him in faith. Even in times of deep pain, heavy b...
It is important to have a close relationship with God, just as students feel connected to their teachers and trust them with their concerns regarding family life. God delights when we come to Him with everything that is on our hearts and cherishes the time to connect with us. There is no prayer request too big or too small for God, and this facet of our relationship gives us a space to draw close to Him, trust Him, and experience H...
Turn worries and stressful life situations, especially those that weigh on troubled minds, to God through faith. As a Christian teacher, letting go of anxieties and worries demonstrates trust in God's ability to work all things for the greater good and His glory. The Holy Spirit within provides the faith and help needed to release these worries, allowing for a more present and focused engagement with students.
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