Prayers of the Week

WEEK 7

John 15:12 My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.

14-7-25

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15-7-25

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16-7-25

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17-7-25

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18-7-25

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WEEK 8

John 15:12 My command is this: love each other as I have loved you.

21-7-25

Dear Lord, We thank You for the mystery of creation:

for the beauty that the eye can see,

for the marvels that the ear can hear,

for all the amazing mysteries that fill

the universe with wonder. Amen.

22-7-25

Dear Lord, Thank you for another school year and for all the good things we’ve done. We pray you would bless the last day of term tomorrow and that you would keep us safe and well through the summer and bring us together again in September. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WEEK 1

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.  Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

1-9-25

Father God,

Thank you for bringing us back safely to start the year here at St. George’s. We ask that you help us to make the most of this new start and to try our best in whatever we do, not just today but every day throughout this year.

In Jesus name, Amen.

2-9-25

A prayer from a Year 10 pupil:

Dear Lord, thank you for all the staff who are a part of the St George’s community. Give them wisdom and all they need to help them fulfil their roles. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

3-9-25

Heavenly Father, as we think about friendship this term, we pray that you will give us wisdom to be aware of the needs of others and to know how to help. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

4-9-25

A prayer by a primary pupil:

Dear God,

May all of us be safe.

May all of us be kind to one another.

May all of us be loved.

Amen

5-9-25

Heavenly Father, we remember those who are struggling at the start of this new school year and pray you would give them the strength they need at this time. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

WEEK 2

Proverbs 27:9

A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.

8-9-25

Father God,

We thank you for our Parents, Carers and families and for all that they do for us and mean to us. Help us to be the best version of ourselves, not only at school but at home too. Help us to continue to make the most of every opportunity.

In Jesus name, Amen.

9-9-25

Today is the Lord’s Prayer,

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

10-9-25

Heavenly Father, we pray for those in our community who are ill or have family and friends who are suffering. We ask for healing. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

11-9-25

Heavenly Father,

We pray for those who help to keep us safe in society, such as our NHS, emergency services, armed forces and all the key workers. Thank you for their bravery and commitment. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

12-9-25

SECONDARY PUPIL – by a secondary pupil

Father God,

We thank you for being with us through this week. We thank you for all of the things that we have learnt and enjoyed and we ask that you will bless us as we take time to rest and enjoy over the weekend.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WEEK 3

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

15-9-25

Father God,

We thank you for our Governors. We thank you for their dedication and their willingness to give up their time for our school. We pray that you will bless them with wisdom and give them clear guidance as they work with Mr Mirams and the leadership team to make our school the best it can be.

In Jesus name we ask, Amen.

16-9-25

A prayer written by a Year 7 pupil:

Thank you for helping keen everyone safe. Thank you for keeping my friends and family safe.

Amen

17-9-25

A prayer by a primary school pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for flowers and the beautiful sun above our heads and all the wonderful things you have done for us.  Thank you for helping us to work and helping us be kind to one another and to help people up if they fall over.

Amen

18-9-25

Dear God,

We thank you for the opportunities to reflect in school. Help us to live out the values of St George’s when we are at school and in the community,

Amen.

19-9-25

A prayer from a pupil: Dear God, we thank you for today. You have given us another day to enjoy. Thank you for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. We thank you for all of nature and help us to take care of it for future generations. Amen.

WEEK 4

Proverbs 27:17 Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of each other.

22-9-25

Dear Lord, Thank You for fearfully and wonderfully creating each of us. Thank You for giving us worth in Your eyes. Help us live as who You uniquely intended us to be. Help us to live peacefully and joyfully with others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

23-9-25

A prayer of blessing from the book of Numbers in the Bible.

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;

The Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace.

Amen

24-9-25

Father God,

Thank you for another day of learning. Help us to continue to grow in knowledge and wisdom. Guide us to be positive members of the school and local community. Amen

25-9-25

Heavenly Father, we thank you for all the different experiences and ways of learning we have in school, help us to make the most of every day.  In Jesus’ name. Amen

26-9-25

A prayer from a pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for the beautiful sun above our heads.

Thank you for our Hope, Love and Compassion and all of our wonderful names.

Amen

WEEK 5

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not want what belongs to others. It does not brag. It is not proud.

29-9-25

Today is the Lord’s Prayer,

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done;
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.

30-9-25

Secondary pupil prayer

Dear God,

Thank you that we have friends to talk to and keep us company. I pray that we value friends and understand the importance of friendship. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

1-10-25

A prayer from a Year 7 pupil:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for my home, thank you for my bed,

Thank you for a roof that lies above my head.

Thank you for my brain, thank you for my heart,

Thank you for making sure my family and I never have to part.

I’m trying to get this through, because I really want to say is Thank you.

Amen

2-10-25

A prayer from a pupil in Year 9

Dear Lord,

Please give us hope to make this year one of the best ones. Give us the friendship we need, let us not feel peer pressure to make ourselves something we are not. You God, have made us who we are and help us to be happy with how you made us. Amen.

3-10-25

A prayer from a primary pupil,

Dear God – thank you for all the help you gave me in going to my new school. Amen

WEEK 6

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

6-10-25

A prayer by a pupil in the secondary school:

Dear God,

Thank you for all my friends and making them the best they can be. Thank you so much for making me have amazing people such as my friends for being there for me. Amen

7-10-25

A prayer by a primary pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for love and joy and all of our lives.

Thank you to make all of us different, thank you Lord.

Amen

8-10-25

Father God,

We thank you for our school community and we pray that you will be with us as we face good and bad times together. Help us to support each other, to celebrate together and to show compassion to each other in difficult situations.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

9-10-25

A prayer from a secondary pupil

Dear Lord,

Thank you for creating friendship in the world, thank you for putting hope, wisdom, compassion and friendship in the world we live in. Thank you for the love you have for people and thank you for our friends and guiding us with wisdom through the day. Amen

10-10-25

A prayer from a pupil:

Dear God, thank you for giving us an amazing school to learn in and amazing teachers to teach us, in credible friends to trust and for our families to love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.