Parent and Family Weekend Prayer Walk

As parents and families visit campus this weekend, we invite parents and families to pray for the many aspects of their student's Belmont experience. Below you will find guiding scripture passages for each Prayer Station as well as a prayer that you can use to guide your time of prayer. You may take as much time as you need at each station. Know that Belmont faculty and staff are joining you in prayer for your student and are grateful to have them as a part of our community.

Prayer for Spiritual Growth & Renewal

Guiding Scriptures:

• Psalm 25:4-5 – Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
• Philippians 1:6 – …being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 
• Philippians 1:27 – Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ…standing firm in one spirit, striving…for the faith of the gospel. 

Guiding Prayer:

Everlasting God,  

I/We acknowledge that You are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.  You are at work in the life of _______ (student’s name) and we hold to the promise that You will be faithful to continue that work during their time at Belmont. Guide _____ by your spirit. Shape Belmont into community that will encourage, challenge, and deepen their faith. Use each part of their life at Belmont foster their spiritual formation and growth. 

Prayer for Academic Life

Guiding Scriptures:

• Philippians 1:9-10a – “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best…” 
• Philippians 4:13 – I can do all this through him who gives me strength. 

Guiding Prayer:

Gracious God- 

I/We praise you for the gift of learning. We thank you for creating us with a sense of curiosity and wonder that leads us to knowledge. We pray for _____ in their academic pursuits here at Belmont. Through the things they read, discussions they have, and ideas they consider grant them a deeper sense of their own meaning and purpose.  Help them to grow in wisdom and understanding of themselves and how You are calling them to engage the world.  

Prayer for Those Who Journey with Students

Guiding Scripture:

• Titus 2:7-8a – In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned… 
• Deuteronomy 32:2 – Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. 

Guiding Prayer:

Incarnate God- 

Thank you that we do not journey alone, but that You surround us with those who teach, encourage, and support us. We pray for the Belmont community that has come alongside ____ during their time here on campus.  We pray for Belmont administrators, faculty, and staff who are invested in the lives of our students. Protect and empower them in Your strength and wisdom as they pour into the lives of the student body. Gift them with wisdom in decision making, stamina during long hours, and a renewed commitment to their vocation. May these members of the Belmont community be agents of your grace to the students they serve.  

Prayer for Belonging

Guiding Scripture:

• Philippians 4: 6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and minds in Christ Jesus. 

Guiding Prayer:

Loving God- 

I/We give You thanks that each of us is known to and by You. It is easy to become uncertain of whose we are…to feel unseen…to feel lost. We pray specifically for ______ during their time at Belmont. As they walk this campus, live in these residence halls, and discover who they are during their years in college, give them a deep sense of belonging. Assure them that they are seen, they are known and that they are loved. Surround _____  with friends and a community where they will know love, encouragement and friendship

Prayer for Community 

Guiding Scriptures:

• Hebrews 10:24-25 – And let us consider how we may spur one another towards love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 
• Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a – Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. 

Guiding Prayer:

Faithful God- 

Thank you for the ways Your grace is revealed to us though community. We are reminded that it is within community that we worship, we celebrate, we grieve, and we live fully into the knowledge of who You are. We pray for ______ as they continue to build community at Belmont. Surround them with friends and faith communities that will encourage them to be their truest selves. We pray also for the communities beyond this campus that will love and support them through this time in their lives and beyond, give them wisdom and discernment as they continue to support _______ from afar.