Dear Lord, as the leaves begin to turn color and the air cools with the approach of September, we offer you our thanks. We are grateful for the blessings of summer, for the warmth of the sun, and the long, lazy days. We ask for your guidance and strength as we enter this new month. Help us to embrace the change of seasons with grace and gratitude. Grant us wisdom to make wise decisions and the courage to face whatever challenges may come our way. We pray for the students, teachers, and all those returning to school and learning. May they have a year filled with knowledge, growth, and the joy of discovery. Bless our families, our friends, and our communities. May we be a source of support and encouragement to each other. Help us to be mindful of your presence in our lives, and to seek your will in all that we do. We offer this prayer in your holy name. Amen.