Safe at school

The prophet Isaiah assures us that “the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever,” and that “[God’s] people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places” (Isaiah 32:17, 18).

How can we experience God’s great promise today with regard to the safety of children at school? This is especially pertinent in light of these statistics: There have been 114 shootings at schools in the United States from early 2018 to mid-April 2022 in which at least one person was killed or injured; nearly half have occurred since early 2021. How can we pray effectively to realize God’s protection in the face of such destructive and unnatural behavior?