Every September, thousands of young people walk through the doors of their schools carrying backpacks filled with books and hearts filled with hopes, fears, questions, dreams, and burdens.

Some arrive excited to reconnect with friends. Others quietly wonder if anyone will notice they’re struggling. Teachers, educational assistants, coaches, administrators, custodians, and support staff begin another year with a deep desire to help students flourish, often carrying heavy responsibilities of their own. Parents and guardians work hard to help manage the weight that their students carry to and from school each day.

As followers of Jesus, we believe prayer changes everything. We invite you to join us in praying intentionally for the next generation. How you use these 40 Ways is up to you; the important point is that you pray! Use this guide as an individual, with your family, small group, workplace, church, or ministry team.

Our prayer is simple: that God would unite His people around a shared commitment to pray for the youth of London, and that every student would have the opportunity to experience the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Praying with you,

Nicki Coles, Executive Director