Trusting God means saying:

• “God, I don’t know everything, but You do.”

• “God, I can’t see the whole road, but You can.”

• “God, I’m going to follow You anyway.”

That’s what faith is. Not having every answer. And still following Jesus when you don’t.

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So this summer, this looks like trusting God when nobody is reminding you to. This wasn’t just showing up here at Prayer Circle, or just trusting Him when your family brings you to church. But it’s leaning on Him when you’re hanging with friends. Playing sports. Traveling. At camp. At home. Online. Wherever you are.

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And here’s the challenge: Don’t keep Jesus quiet this summer! Be bold. Invite someone to church. Tell someone what God has done in your life. Pray for a friend. Read your Bible even when nobody tells you to. If someone is hurting, pray with them. If someone feels left out, include them. If someone asks why you have peace, tell them: “Because Jesus is real and He loves you too.”

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When you trust God, you don’t have to know everything. You just have to know Who is leading you. And when God leads you, you can walk into anything with courage.

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PRAYER

We want to close in prayer with a special blessing over some really important people: our 8th graders, our incoming kindergartners and new students, Dr. Schwarting, Mrs. Carrington, Ms. Adams, and each of YOU! Let us pray…

 

God, thank You for our 8th graders. Today is their last day here, and we’re proud of them. Go with them into high school. Help them find strong Christian friends. Give them courage to join a Christian Group and keep growing in their faith. Let them be leaders for You wherever they go.

 

God, thank You for every student coming next year. Help them feel welcomed, loved, and safe here. Let them find good friends and know they belong from day one.

 

Thank You for Dr. Schwarting and the way she supported our school and this Prayer Circle. Bless this next season of her life. Give her joy, rest, adventure, and lots of sweet time with her grandbabies. And remind her she’ll always be part of this Knight family.

 

Thank You for Mrs. Carrington stepping into this next level of leadership. Give her wisdom, peace, strength, and favor with our students, families, and staff. Help her lead with kindness and courage.

 

Thank You for bringing Ms. Adams here as our new Assistant Principal. Help her feel at home right away. Give her connection with our students and staff and let her know she belongs here.

 

God, thank You for everything You’ve done through Prayer Circle this year. Thank You for every kid who showed up nervous and now prays out loud. Thank You for every friendship. Every Bible opened. Every invite. Every prayer. Every life You touched. Help us trust You this summer, even when we don’t know what’s next. Make us bold. Help us share Jesus everywhere we go. Use us to love people well. And help us make heaven crowded. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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ENCOURAGEMENT AND APPLICATION

As we close out this school year, we want to encourage you to:

Trust God, stay bold, and tell people about Jesus.

• You never know who needs hope.

• You never know who needs prayer.

• You never know whose life could change because you spoke up.

 

Have a blessed summer! We look forward to seeing many of you back for our first Prayer Circle in August. Like we prayed, let’s make heaven crowded by telling everyone how much Jesus loves them. Shine, friends!

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WAYS TO LIVE OUT THE MESSAGE WITH YOUR FAMILY (for parents/caregivers)

1. Practice “Ask God First”

When something comes up, big or small, pause before solving it.

Examples:

• “Should we sign up for this camp?”

• “I’m nervous about trying out.”

• “I don’t know how to handle this friendship.”

Ask:
“What do you think God would want us to do here?”

This helps kids learn that trusting God is part of everyday decisions, not just emergencies.

 

2. Share “God Showed Up” Stories

At dinner or bedtime, ask:

• Where did you see God help you today?

• Was there something that happened that didn’t make sense at first but turned out okay?

• Did you trust God with anything today?

This creates habits in kids to notice that God is actually guiding their lives.

 

3. Let Them Pray Out Loud for Real Things

Pick something your family genuinely needs prayer for.

Examples:

• Travel safety

• A friend who is sick

• A hard decision

• Starting middle school or high school

• A new friendship

Let your child lead the prayer.

This builds confidence that they can go to God themselves.

 

4. Encourage Summer Boldness

Challenge them to be “the one who starts it.”

Examples:

• Invite a friend to church or youth group

• Offer to pray for someone

• Share why your family believes in Jesus

• Bring up Prayer Circle when talking to friends

Ask each week:
“Who did you encourage this week?”

That keeps faith active, not just private.

 

5. Create a Family “Trust God” Habit

Anytime something uncertain happens, say together: “We don’t know everything, but God does.”

Use it often:

• Before appointments

• Before games

• Before trips

• Before a big conversation

• When plans change unexpectedly

Kids start carrying that phrase into their own situations.

 

Simple Summer Challenge for Families

At the start of each week, ask:

1. What is one thing we need to trust God with this week?

2. Who is one person we can encourage this week?

3. How can we share Jesus with someone this week?

It turns faith into something they actually live, not just hear about.