Prayers of the Week

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.

WEEK 1

‘But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’ Matthew 5:44

27-10-25

A prayer written by a Year 10 pupil:

Dear Fellow Pupils,

Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged for the lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Never back down never give up. Amen

28-10-25

A prayer by a primary school pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for the beautiful world.

Thank you for friends and family.

Thank you for air, trees, flowers, animals and all life.

Amen

29-10-25

A prayer by a Year 8 pupil:

Dear Lord,

We thank you for this wonderful school we thank you for our family, friends and the other people in our lives. We ask for your wisdom and that you help us to understand the meaning of love and kindness. Amen

30-10-25

A prayer by a primary pupil

Dear God,

Thank you for family and friends.

Thank you for the water and rainbows.

Amen

31-10-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil:

Dear God, Thank you for my family and friends and thank you for my school dinners. Thank you for all the animals in the world. Thank you for all the key workers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WEEK 2

‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God’ - Matthew 5:9

3-11-25

O God of the nations,
as we look to that day when you will gather people
from north and south, east and west,
into the unity of your peaceable Kingdom,
guide with your just and gentle wisdom all who take counsel
for the nations of the world,
that all your people may spend their days in security, freedom, and peace, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

4-11-25

A prayer by a primary school pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for our food and water.

Thank you for our friends and family.

We pray today that we can be kind to one another.

We hope that we can show forgiveness and compassion.

Amen

5-11-25

Dear God,

Thank you for the fun and laughter of Bonfire Night.

We pray that we stay safe on Bonfire night.

Help us to sparkle like the fireworks and sparklers - and let our lights shine.

Guide us to light the sparkle in others and encourage them to follow in your footsteps.

Amen

6-11-25

Dear God, thank you for my family and my friends and I hope that the people on the streets and those with no money will be helped. Thank you for all we have, Amen.

7-11-25

A prayer written by a Year 10 pupil

Dear God,

We thank you for our friendships. We pray for your forgiveness. We hope for wisdom and help us to show compassion. Amen

WEEK 3

‘Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.’ – Ephesians 4:32

10-11-25

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the many men and women who serve in our armed forces.

We thank you for their service and sacrifices. Amen

11-11-25

Heavenly Father,

We pray for peace in our world. We pray for the innocent victims and for wisdom for those who have the power to change things. Please help us in our daily lives to live in peace with those around us. Help us to resolve differences without falling out.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

12-11-25

A prayer written by a secondary pupil:

Dear God, Thank you for the friends who have helped us throughout bad days. Thank you for the friends who lift our spirit. Thank you for the friends who are always there. Amen.

13-11-25

A prayer by a primary school pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for the animals and all our friends and family.

Thank you for the world and beautiful flowers and trees.

Thank you for schools and teachers.

I hope that we are all kind to one another.

Amen

14-11-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil:

May the peace of God be in your heart, the love of God be in your hands and the joy of God be with you as you go out into today excited for the opportunities that meet you. Amen

WEEK 4

‘For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.’ – Matthew 6:14

17-11-25

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.

18-11-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil:

‘To God, we pray for forgiveness from our sins in life and thank you for blessing us with a life to live. Amen.’

19-11-25

Heavenly Father,

We thank you for our teachers, and for all the visitors who come into school to help us to achieve our goals. Please bless them all in their work.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

20-11-25

A prayer by a Year 10 pupil

Thank you for my family and friends, that you for my school and teachers. Dear God give blessing and love to all the people around me and to all the communities around this world. Amen.

21-11-25

A prayer by a primary pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for food and water, plants and sun.

Thank you for our homes, friends and family and

Thank you for schools and teachers to help us learn.

Thank you for keeping us safe.

Amen

WEEK 5

‘Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.’ Colossians 3:13

24-11-25

Today we share the Serenity Prayer:

God grant me

the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

the courage to change the things I can,

and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

In Jesus name, Amen.

25-11-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil:

Dear God, thank you for loyal friends that have showed up in our lives. Thank you for looking after us and our families during this past year. Amen.

26-11-25

A prayer by a primary school pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for my family and friends and I hope and I pray that you can make the world better. Amen.

27-11-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil,

I am thankful for my friends and family and the food you supply us with. Thank you for our families and friends, help us to be patient and loving towards each other. Amen.

28-11-25

Heavenly Father,

We thank you for new life and pray for those we know in hospital at the moment. We ask for healing and good health.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

WEEK 6

‘Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins …’ – Mark 3:28

1-12-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil:

Dear God,

Thank you for the day you have given us today. Please help us to reach our goals and be able to keep going when things go wrong. Be with us today and forever more. Amen

2-12-25

A prayer from a primary school pupil:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe. Thank you for keeping my friends and family safe. Amen

3-12-25

A prayer by a Secondary pupil:

Thank you for all that is good in the world, thank you that I have food on my plate and family at my table. Thank you for great, supportive friends and please help those who feel lonely at this time of year to be comforted. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

4-12-25

A prayer from a primary school pupil:

Thank you for all the good friends that I have and the power you’ve given us through these hard times. Let all my class have good luck and fortune today. Amen.

5-12-25

A prayer by a secondary school pupil:

We pray that you will help us to help our friends and families when they need us. Guide and help us Lord, Amen.

WEEK 7

Luke 2:10: "And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people".

8-12-25

Dear God,
Thank You for this day.
Help us to wait with hope,
just like we wait for Christmas.
May we remember that You are always with us.
Amen.

9-12-25

Today is the serenity prayer: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"’ Amen

10-12-25

Lord Jesus,
Thank You for bringing peace to our hearts.
Help us to be kind and calm with others,
and to remember Your love in everything we do.
Amen.

11-12-25

God of Joy,
Thank You for all the happy moments today.
Help us to share our smiles and laughter with friends and family.
Fill our hearts with Your joy as we wait for Christmas.
Amen.

12-12-25

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving us so much.
Help us to show Your love to everyone we meet.
May we remember the true gift of Christmas is Your love.
Amen.

WEEK 8

‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ Isaiah 9:6

15-12-25

Heavenly Father,

We pray for all the festivities at this time of year and for your joy and peace. We thank you for this time of year, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Please bless the Carol service this evening as we celebrate the message of Christmas.

Amen

16-12-25

Dear Lord,

We pray for the homeless and those in need at this time of year. May they be kept safe and we thank you for the work of the Gap project, Salvation Army, Thanet Food Link - and others locally who support the homeless community.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

17-12-25

A prayer by a year 7 pupil:

Dear God,

We thank you for all the joy, peace and friendship you put out in the world. We thank you. Amen

18-12-25

Heavenly Father,

We thank you that you sent your son, Jesus for us. We thank you too that the best gifts in life are free. Help us to use our gifts to benefit others.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

19-12-25

Father God,

We thank you for all that has been achieved during these first two terms. Help us to be loving and forgiving at this time of year and always. Bless us all over this Christmas holiday. In Jesus’ name, Amen.