Prayer Point: Schools

It is that time of year again...schools are starting all around us.Are you ready to start praying intentionally this year for our Greater Montgomery schools both public and private? Each one of those systems have issues because ALL kids bring issues to school with them.

How can we pray?

1. Pray for the administration of EACH school in Montgomery, both public and private. Pray for wisdom, guidance and doing what is best for the student--being brave enough to put politicking aside and doing what is right.
2. Pray for teachers. Pray that the Lord will provide resources, patience, love and fairness in each teacher this year. Pray that as they wade through the new Core Curriculum in public schools that they will have wisdom and discernment. Pray that they will be encouraged. Pray for peace in the classroom so that he/she can actually teach.
3. Pray for support staff: nurses, janitorial staff, secretaries, security etc. Pray for wisdom. Pray for them to do their best.
4. Pray for students. Each student, no matter what their race, gender, economic status will bring issues...even if it is just "growing up" issues.
Pray for their needs to met at home so that they can focus in school. Pray for REAL learning to take place. Pray for kids not to have to come to school hungry each day.
5. Pray for ALL teachers/students and administration to know Christ. If they have a relationship with Jesus, may it grow deeper and become "firmly rooted" in him. If not, pray that someone-maybe you or I-will tell the story to them so that they can know Him personally.
6. Pray about how you and your church can be involved in ministering at these schools. YOU can make a difference even if you don't have a child in that school. ALL schools welcome community support. Our schools ARE your "neighbors".


 Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39

If you need some ideas, you can contact your local school or Lisa Rose at Montgomery Baptist Association. 334-271-6794.

Begin praying now with this as your guide and pray for our schools this next 9 months.

Being Kind....

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 
1 Peter 2:13-15 (NIV)

Have you ever thought about this...... when you or I get a ticket or do something wrong and the authorities step in to give us a consequence... HOW we handle things could change THEIR lives. Wonder what would happen this week, in the Greater Montgomery area, if we have ANY interactions with "those in authority" that we act toward them in a way that would "stop them in their tracks" and SEE Jesus? The next time we get a ticket, WE could be a link to THAT officer becoming a believer. The next time we hear or see a politician ranting about something unbibilical, why not write that person a letter expressing our concern in a kind way. What if our words could change one person in authorities life???
You and I can plant seeds of god's kindness and respect to those "in charge" of our city, our state and our country.
This week.....let's challenge each other to see our city, state and national leaders the way God sees them..HIS wonderful, beautiful creation who NEEDS to be reconciled to the Father. In fact, seeing EVERY human being that way ALWAYS changes the way we relate to them.
".....by doing(and saying good things)we silence those who are not for God's way".......hmmmmmmmmmm!!!

"Ephesians 4:32 " Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ"

PRAY FOR the GREATER MONTGOMERY area!!