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School Theme for the Year: Romans 12:2 "Upstream"

My school, Crossroads Christian Academy, just finished our first full week of school! It was full and good, and, at the same time exhausting, since we're all getting used to the school schedule again. I was praying this morning for the school and was reminded of all of the answers to prayer that the Crossfire team experienced in Ecuador. We prayed specifically for different situations and circumstances to line up, and God answered above and beyond for His glory!

So now, I'm inviting you to join me in a prayer I've been praying daily for the students at CCA:


Dear Jesus,
Today I draw a Circle around the students at Crossroads Christian Academy.
I praise You, because You are already shaping the students at CCA into mission-minded stewards of your Word so that they can be witnesses for You far and wide.

Lord, I pray for each and every one of the students who pass through the doors of CCA that you would draw them close to You. Give them a revelation of the Gospel and a heart to understand who You are and how much You love them. I pray that this relationship with You transforms everything they do and their families come to know You.

Grow these young men into strong, courageous adventurers who are not afraid to stand for the Truth and lead godly lives. Teach them how to use their gifts, how to work with a Kingdom mindset, and how to live lives of integrity and purity. Place strong Christian men in their lives who can serve as role models and mentors along the journey and root them deeply in your Word. Remind these young men that their identity is not found in their reputation or what they do, but rather in Whom they serve.

And Lord, bless these young women with discernment, gentleness, and grace. Teach them what it means to guard their heart but not put up walls, to set boundaries but also invite others in. Place in each of them a yearning to reflect you and bless them with godly older women to mentor them, speak refreshing truth into their lives and encourage them to seek after spiritual beauty. Teach these young women to be fully surrendered to your will, to see opportunities to serve and to be an encouragement through their words and actions. Assure them that their identity is not in their popularity or the way they look, rather in Who they look to. Give them a desire to worship.

I praise you, Lord, because You are going to mold both these young men and women into bold ambassadors and servant-minded young adults. They will be "non-conformists" for you, Lord--loving their enemies, taking time for those the world labels as "unlovable," giving generously, persevering with prayer and diligence, being responsible and respectful. Guard their words and actions on social media and surround them with Christ-like influences. Renew their minds so that they submit and filter their thoughts through the Holy Spirit's guidance. Show them the paths you provide to flee temptation and guide them in paths of righteousness for your name's sake.

Watch over them and protect them. Teach them what it means to love You and live for You daily.
We pray all this with holy anticipation for what you're going to do in and through the students of Crossroads Christan Academy.

In your all powerful name, Jesus,
Amen.

My original 7th graders, now in 10th grade!

Some of the CCA students on Field Day, 2015

View of Panama City from Ancon Hill