A list of short prayers to say while you load a backpack, yours or your kids… 

God, please help us/me…

(1) To be thankful and express it to You and others. 

(2) Make wise decisions. 

(3) To be like Jesus. 

(4) To be thoughtful, kind, and compassionate. 

(5) To speak with love. 

(6) To share You with others. 

(7) To be strong and faithful. 

(8) To make decisions that make You proud. 

Simple prayers. Short enough to say while loading a backpack… 

I wonder what a difference praying like this every day would make. 

Scripture connections:

Colossians 4:2-6: 

² Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. ³ At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— ⁴ that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. ⁶ Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.