Dear God,

If not already, school will start for millions in the coming weeks.

I pray that this school year be a safe one, with no harm to come for anyone. I pray that students feel secure from threats of all forms in their school.

I pray that my fellow students will try and study their hardest. I also pray that they understand that they are more than one letter or numerical grade.

I pray that my fellow students engage in their learning. I also pray that they enjoy times with their friends and classmates, because these times are fleeting.

I pray that my fellow students are kind to all they cross in the halls. I also pray that they stand up for not only theirselves, but others who cannot or will not.

I pray that my fellow students perform well in all their extracirriculars. I also pray that they discover new hobbies and passions as well.

I pray that my fellow students will respect their teachers and school staff. I also pray that their teachers and school staff will also connect with them on a personal level as much as they can.

I pray that my fellow students will set future plans and goals. I also pray that they are reminded that things can change, and its okay to escape their comfort zone.

I pray that my fellow students will make new friends and aquantianc I also pray that they stay close to the positive influences that are their friends through the year.

I pray that my fellow students will succeed as You see fit. I also pray that they will fail sometimes, because that's where the lessons of life, like adversity, are learned.

I pray that my fellow students will have a blast during their free time with friends. I also pray that they make wise decisions and think of the consequences, positive and negative, of whatever they do.

I pray that my fellow students will be realistic and humble in their endeavors. I also pray that they dream big and keep a positive state of mind, n matter how hard the road looks.

Most of all, I pray for my fellow students to, in whatever they do, honor their family, themselves, their school, and most of all, You, in whatever they do in this school year, as well as in life. Let Your light shine through and alter their peers' ways of thinking and attitude. I pray that whenever they feel lonely or defeated, that they turn to You for strength and love, and know that they are never alone. As long as You are by their side.