Scriptures to use as prayer tool to pray over Students, parents, teachers, administrators & legislators

4Tucson Prayer Domain 10-1-2022
If one were to do a general search on the internet the importance Scripture gives to protecting our
children, one might find upwards of 100+ bible verses. While this is praying over our schools and
education as a whole – we should always be aware of how our Lord sees children.
Please use this document in conjunction with the Prayer Points for Education. Allow the leadership of the
Holy Spirit (Ruach ha’Kodesh) to guide you in how to use these verses in your prayers. Don’t let the
length or number of verses be a stumbling block. Give yourself permission to scan through and rest on
the one or two that resonates within your spirit. Allow the Lord to open up new Bible verses that may
not be in this document.
There is much to pray for with regards to education. The news reminds us this each and every day. But,
praise the Lord that He is above the fray and is calling His people to greater levels of prayer.
- Train up a child in the way he should go [teaching him to seek God’s wisdom and will for his
abilities and talents], Even when he is old he will not depart from it. Prov. 22:6 AMP - It would be to his advantage that he have a millstone hung around his neck and he be
thrown into the sea, rather than that he ensnare one of these little ones. Luke 17:2 CJB - Children are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. Prov. 17:6 ESV
- I have told you these things, so that you may have peace in me. In this world you are going
to have trouble. But be courageous! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 EHV - So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere
mortals do to me?” Heb. 13:6 NIV - For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit]
of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a
calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. 2 Tim. 1:7 AMP - Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”
(which is the first commandment with a promise), “so that it may be well with you, and you
may live long on the earth.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them
up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Eph. 6:1-4 TLV - Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the
destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
Psalm 82:3-4 ESV - Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Colossians 3:20 NIV
- But you, Adonai (O Lord), are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:4 TLV
- In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity,
seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose
you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. Titus 2:7-8 NIV - The heart of the wise has power over his mouth and adds learning to his lips. Proverbs
16:23 NLV - The godly speak wise words and promote justice. Psalm 37:30 NET
- When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how
you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that
time what you should say. Luke 12:11-12 ESV - I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and
empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready
for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and
confident peace.]. Philippians 4:13 AMP - But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for
others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting],
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no
law. Galatians 5:22-23 AMP - Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all; your
ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV - But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God,[a] who gives to all without hesitation and
without reproach; and it will be given to him. James 1:5 TLV - I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will advise you with My
eye upon you. Psalms 32:8 NASB - ..but treat the Messiah as holy, as Lord in your hearts; while remaining always ready to
give a reasoned answer to anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you — yet
with humility and fear…. 1 Peter 3:15 CJB - So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of
blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 NLT - Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life. Do not set foot on the
path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men. Proverbs 4:13-14 NIV - She opens her mouth with wisdom. The teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs
31:26 NLV - Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who
teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.” Isa. 48:17 ESV - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate,
submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow
peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18 NIV - But when I am afraid, I will put my confidence in you. Yes, I will trust the promises of God.
And since I am trusting him, what can mere man do to me? Psalms 56:3-4 TLB - But I say to all of you who will listen to me: love your enemies, do good to those who hate
you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who treat you badly. Luke 6:27-28
Phillips - The Lord will keep you from all harm – he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over
your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalms 121:7-8 NIV - Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the
widow. Isaiah 1:17 KJV - Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your
God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV (see
also Hebrews 13:5)