Overcome the world

John 16:33New International Version (NIV)

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

In You I may have peace. Lord, I pray for peace today as I shepherd the children at BSF. I pray that I may be filled with Your spirit even as, in this world, I will have trouble. Lord, I pray for grace and wisdom as I deal with whatever comes at me today.

This is Your classroom and your little sheep. I am lucky and honored to be there, leading the children You've given me this morning. I pray for a spirit of peace and joy.

I pray for Betsy that she will have a smooth morning, and that she'll arrive ready to teach with a peaceful spirit as well. I pray that You would show me ways that I can assist her.

I pray for protection over my children. I pray for Sara and the possible baby. May Your will be done, and may I be a blessing to Sara, whatever the outcome.

You have overcome this troubled world. You are a source of strength and power that I can draw upon to do Your will. I pray that You would show me this today. 

In Your son's name I pray,

Amen