Yesterday my kids started school. I think I was looking forward to it as much as they were. Sure, they were looking forward to it because they were able to purchase new school supplies. For me, I was excited for them to get back into a routine and out of the house. I like the laid back feel of summer a lot, but there comes time for a routine and my kids were ready for it.
On the first day of school we always take pictures. It’s something my parents always did, and something I’ve done with my kids. When taking the pictures I let them pose however they want to pose. Throughout the years their different personalities have been visible in these pictures! See the difference from kindergarten!
As they begin this new school year, I again find my prayers for them intensifying, but as they get older my prayers have changed – from safety to being courageous for God, from developing physically to developing spiritually. So, as these girls, who are growing up so fast, begin this new school year I pray…
- Jesus, above all else may they know how deep your love is for them.
- They live lives of worship, every day worshipping their creator and savior by their actions, how they love their friends, those who are lonely, their teachers, and others.
- They would be fearless, knowing that You are with them wherever they go.
- They would live selfless lives, knowing that everything they have is a gift from God.
- Their value and identity would come from the fact they were fearfully and wonderfully made, on purpose by God, and NOT from what they have or don’t have, how successful their are or aren’t.
- They would fix their eyes on Jesus, not their flawed parents, and seek first the kingdom of God!