Thursday, August 1, 2019

40 Days of Prayer for Education - Day 7


Day 7:


In trying to find just the right translation for today’s scripture, I realized that I couldn’t decide on just one! Each translation of Proverbs 16: 3 explores a different viewpoint of the focus and effects of our commitment. 
Take some time and meditate on what each translation means to you.    Join in with me as we pray declarations and petitions from each verse for ourselves and for others.

Our Father God in heaven,

Your word says…
Commit your works to the Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.

New King James Version

so we commit ourselves to educate and nurture the students You have assigned to us.  Thank You for securing our thoughts in advance for our assignment.


Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
 New Living Translation
 We commit to treat others, adult or children with respect and love as a show of gratitude of what You continue to do for us day after day.  Thank You in advance for giving us success in being integral and full of Your virtues.


Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and He will establish your plans.
New International Version


In the things we may label as major like planning, teaching lessons, evaluating and creating, to the little everyday things we don’t even give a second thought to like tying a shoe, giving a hug, buying food, fixing hair, giving pep talks and listening…whatever we do, we commit to You Jesus and pray that You are pleased with what You see. 


Commit your activities to the Lord,
and your plans will be achieved.
Holman Christian Standard Bible

All of our daily activities we commit to You.  Thank You for helping us to achieve them all.


Commit your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
Amplified Version

Father God, we submit our plans to You and trust You to guide us through the day.  Thank You for sharing Your will with us when we read Your word and listen for Your voice during our times of prayer and meditation.  Thank You for sharing Your will with us when we are driving to work, sitting behind our desk, standing in front of our students, and heading back to our homes in the afternoon.  Thank You for the guidance of Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for blessing us with success this school year.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen

The Lord is with you and you are loved! 

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