We understand your concern for your class, and we will join you in prayer for this situation. First, we want to remind you that God is sovereign, and He cares about every detail of our lives, including the academic success of these students. As it is written in First Peter 5:7, "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."
However, it is essential to approach this situation with compassion and understanding. While we pray for the students to complete their work, we should also remember that many of them have been getting sick. This we may pray for healing. Their health and well-being should be our priority. As we read in 3 John 1:2: "this is our prayer: that they may be in good health, even as their soul prospers."
We should also consider if there is a different way for them to be given credit as they are not to be penalized due to illness. But they should also complete their work in accordance with Psalm 90:12: "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." And 2 Thessalonians 3:10: "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'"
Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up the students in this class. We pray for those who have been unwell, that You would restore their health and strength. We also pray for those who have not been turning in their work, that they would be motivated and diligent to complete their assignments by today. We ask in Jesus Christ's name that these students can get credit for the week as they turn in their work.
Lord, we also pray for wisdom and the good health for the teacher, that they may encourage and support their students in a way that honors You.
This we pray in Jesus' name, Amen."
In this situation, let us remember 2 Chronicles 20:12: "Our God, will you not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you." We pray for this situation that we will trust God to provide His best solution. In Jesus' name, Amen.