See You At The Pole

Today, we’re diving into an inspiring event happening at schools across the world—See You at the Pole Prayer. Which is held today Sep 25th.

For those who aren’t familiar, See You at the Pole is a student-led prayer event where students gather around their school’s flagpole to pray for their friends, schools, teachers, and communities. It’s a powerful moment of unity and faith.

The scripture used on the SYATP website is 1 Timothy 2:1 which says, “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.” This verse captures the heart of what SYATP is all about.

Most of have encountered SYATP and we are now encouraging our kids and grandkids a long as they become a part of this event.

Some history here is that SYATP started in 1990 when a small group of students in Texas felt called to pray for their school. What began with just a handful of young people has grown into a global event where millions of students come together on the fourth Wednesday of September to pray.

Isn’t it amazing what God can do with a simple desire to pray?

Now it is a global day where students come together in prayer. What began with 10 students has now turned into millions coming together in prayer.

This prayer rally is where students meet at the school’s flagpole and they unite in prayer before school to lift up in prayer for their friends, their families, the teachers, schools and the nations. This rally is student initiated, student organized, and student led.

If you want to be encouraged today… think about all the students across the globe that are purposeful to come together and unite in prayer.  And of course It’s not about how many people gather, but about the power of unified prayer. Whether it’s two students or two hundred, God promises to meet us when we come together in His name. What a blessing to see in Matthew 18:20 it says, “For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” SYATP demonstrates that.

1 Timothy 4:12 encourages young people, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

See You at the Pole is such a beautiful example of students living out this verse.

What makes SYATP so special is that it’s completely student led. Young people are stepping up to take responsibility for the spiritual atmosphere of their schools, showing leadership, faith, and boldness in a world that often discourages public displays of faith.

It’s a reminder that God can use anyone, at any age, to bring about change through prayer. If you’re a student listening right now, you have the power to impact your school, your friends, and even your community through prayer.

SYATP is not just about praying for individual needs—it’s about seeking God’s will for our schools, communities, and even our nation. It’s about standing in the gap for others and asking God to bring healing, revival, and peace where it’s needed most.

As we support students in prayer, let’s also remember to pray for our teachers, leaders, and school administrators. They face so many challenges, and our prayers can make a huge difference in their lives and in the direction of our schools.

Jeremiah 29:7 says, “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” This verse challenges us to pray for the places we live in, including our schools and communities.

In 2 Chronicles 7:14 it says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” This verse captures the heart of what SYATP is all about—coming together in prayer for healing and revival.

Let’s close with this encouragement from Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Whatever challenges our schools face, we can trust that God hears our prayers.

I pray today that you stay rooted in God’s Word and trust Him and that as you go about your day you pray for all the students, teachers, administrators and our nation as well.