Prayers of the Week

VERSE

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. – Romans 12:12

24-2-25

Father God,

As we begin another term help us to have hope for the future. Help us to make the right decisions and to do our best in all that we do this term.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

25-2-25

Father God,

We bring to you all those in our St George’s family who are sick. We ask that you bless them with healing and that they know your peace and comfort at this time.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

26-2-25

Father God,

Help us to remember our school’s values of Compassion, Friendship, Forgiveness, Hope & Wisdom. Help us to put these values into practice every day at school and at home.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

27-2-25

Heavenly Father,

We pray for all those who serve in our military in the UK and abroad. We thank you for their service and pray your protection over them. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

28-2-25

PRAYER BY a Year 7 pupil

Dear Lord, I pray to thee to wrap your arms around us.

Keep us warm, keep us safe, let us be kind to every face. Teach us to be sharing, loving and caring – no matter how old, no matter how young. We ask that St George’s be united as one. Amen.

VERSE

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. – Jeremiah 29:11

3-3-25

Dear Lord,

May we act and be like St. David – in how he cared for other people in his daily life. May we also try and be more kind and caring.

We make this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen. 

4-3-25

Father God,

We thank you for our friends and families. We thank you for the love and support that they give us. Help us to appreciate them and to share the love they show us with others.

In Jesus name, Amen.

5-3-25

 Today’s prayer was written by a primary pupil:

Dear Lord,

Thank you for our family and friends, and thank you for the sky above us. We love you lord, Amen.

6-3-25

Father God,

We thank you for all the support that is given to pupils from all the staff. Help us all to show support and compassion towards each other.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

7-3-25

 Heavenly Father, we thank you that whatever our situation we can place our hope in you. Please help us day by day to live in a way that shows love and respect to others.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

VERSE

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. – Romans 15:13

10-3-25

Heavenly Father,

We pray for all those serving in emergency services. We thank you for their service and ask that you protect them as they protect others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

11-3-25

THE LORD’s PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.
Your Kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours.
Now and for ever. Amen

12-3-25

PRAYER BY A SECONDARY STUDENT

Thank you God for the loving family and friends in my life.

They are special to me. I hope they stay with me always, to love, care and guide me.

Thank you God for our food and water.

Thank you God for the beautiful, unique animals that bring so much joy to life.

Thank you God for this lovely planet.

We pray that we will all take care of it.

Amen

13-3-25

Loving God,

Help us to work together

to share what we have

so that everyone has what they need.

Help us to build a better world

where each of us can become the best person we can be.

Amen

14-3-25

A prayer for International Women's Day

God of all, God of hope,
We pray for women and girls today.
That they will be all they can be.
Give us courage to speak and work
For equality and justice
Until the earth is filled
With righteousness and love.
Amen

VERSE

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. – Hebrews 11:1

17-3-25

An extract from St Patrick’s prayer:

May the Strength of God pilot us.

May the Power of God preserve us.

May the Wisdom of God instruct us.

May the Hand of God protect us.

May the Way of God direct us.

May the Shield of God defend us.

May the Host of God guard us. Amen

18-3-25

Father God,

We thank you for the gift of education. May hope be our compass to a brighter future. Give us eyes to see the needs of those around us and a loving heart. Help us to face each day with positivity and hope.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

19-3-25

Dear Lord,

We thank you for your help and guidance throughout this week. Help us today to focus on our studies and to learn all that we can. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

20-3-25

Father God,

We bring to you all those in our St George’s family who are sick. We ask that you bless them with healing and that they know your peace and comfort at this time.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

21-3-25

Father God,

We thank you for watching over every day. We thank you for the times when you give us the wisdom we need to do the right thing and make the right decision. Bless us as we leave school today and keep us safe.

In Jesus name, Amen.

VERSE

Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. – Psalm 33:22

24-3-25

Father God,

We pray for your guiding hand on our leaders, locally, nationally and internationally to make wise decisions at this time. We pray that you will guide them through the days and weeks ahead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

25-3-25

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change; 
courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.
In Jesus’ name, Amen

26-3-25

Father God,

We thank you for all of the teaching assistants and pastoral support staff who work so tirelessly for students at St George’s. We pray you would bless them and give them encouragement in all that they do.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

27-3-25

Father God,

We pray you will be with all those who are unwell at this time. Renew their strength. Continue to guide our nurses, doctors and scientists to provide all the care they can. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

28-3-25

PRAYER BY SECONDARY STUDENT

Father God,

We are sorry for all the things that we have done that have hurt others. Help us to be better people and to work to the best of our ability at our learning and in our relationships with others.

In Jesus name, Amen.

VERSE

For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. God gave his Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life. – John 3:16

31-3-25

Heavenly Father,

We thank you that we can place our hope and trust in you and that you are always there for us, especially in difficult times.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

1-4-25

Heavenly Father, we thank you that whatever our situation we can place our hope in you. Please help us day by day to live in a way that shows love and respect to others.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

2-4-25

Father God,

We bring to you all those in our St George’s family who are sick. We ask that you bless them with healing and that they know your peace and comfort at this time.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

3-4-25

Father God,

At Easter it is a time to be grateful. We give thanks for all that has been achieved this term and thank you for your love, guidance and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

4-4-25

Father God,

Thank you for the New Life we see in spring.  Most of all Lord, We thank you for your Son, Jesus, Who suffered and died for us, on the cross and rose to life that first Easter Sunday to give us hope and new life. Bless us this Easter we pray.

In Jesus name, Amen,