Scriptures for a new school year (all taken from the New International Version)

Guidance for the future...

Matthew 7:7
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Proverbs 3: 5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

A challenge to work hard for God in our work/studies

Colossians 3:23- 24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.


Philippians 4:13 
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

 

A challenge to make a stand for Jesus wherever we are...

Romans 1:16
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.

1 Peter 3:15-16
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.


John 12:26
Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me.

Dear Lord, 

Please help me give this new school year to you. Thank you for giving me opportunities to further my education and career. Please help me to honour you in my work, in my social life, in my Christian walk. May I work as hard as I can and then trust you for all the rest.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen