For students and teachers

God of healing and strength,

this school year has been like no other—

an uneven rhythm—

unknown and changing schedules—

new challenges and hurdles each step of the way.

May you provide renewed strength for teachers and students as they continue on through the school year.

As changes come, may everyone have the flexibility, courage and strength to bend with the times and challenges that come before them.

May we all have grace with one another and deep understanding.

May parents, teachers, aids, and students come together to help one another find their way through these days with compassion and creativity.

May everyone receive moments of joy in the midst of all the stress and stain.

And may we all find rest and renewal when we can.

May we see reminders of hope in the bright futures that are being created.

And in all that we do, may we remember to love one another as you first loved us!

Amen.