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A Prayer for My Children as They Return to School

August 21, 2013 by Kristen

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Dear God,

School starts on Monday. Thank you, thank you (sincere holy whisper). We both know that momma’s bag ‘o summer tricks is plum empty and hiding in the bathroom while my children argue upstairs is not going to work much longer.

We’ve got brand new school supplies tucked neatly into clean backpacks. The kids each have squeaky new tennis shoes and their first day of school clothes picked out, except for my son who doesn’t care, but you know that already. Thank you for providing every bit of it.

We’ve spent the last couple of weeks getting ready. And ready or not, it’s time.

There are some jitters, wondering about getting the locker open on the first try, making new friends and who to sit by at lunch. And that’s just me. I know my kids are nervous too. You know I got a little emotional this week as I stepped into their world, walking the halls they will everyday. I have some worries, a few fears because I don’t like the cultural “norms” in our world – many aren’t normal at all in our family.  I am proud of the Godly choices my kids have made but with every new school year, they take a step further away from me and that’s hard for every momma.

But you urge us not to worry.  So, instead I’m praying this over them today:

I pray you will be near them when I can’t be.

I pray if they don’t feel your presence, they will seek you and discover you’re right there with them.

I pray you will surround them with peace and comfort in every new situation.

I pray when they are pressured, you will help them stand.

I pray they find one good friend, a brother or sister in Christ because it’s hard to stand alone.

I pray that 6 AM won’t come as early this year.

I pray when they fail, they will forgive themselves and try again.

I pray you will give the school nurse an extra supply of patience and bandaids for my first grader.

I pray my kids will befriend those that are new, lonely or both.

I pray they will not sit next the child who has to throw up in the class trashcan.

I pray they will be a blessing to their teacher and not a curse.

I pray you will bless them with Godly teachers as you have in the past.

I pray they will have fun. But not too much, if you know what I mean.

I pray they will let their light shine, quietly or loudly, but in their own way.

I pray homework will be light and not become Home. Work.

I pray that you will help me to trust their choices, let them go even when it’s hard, and pull them close when they need me to the most.

I pray above all, God,  that you would use their challenges, disappointments and victories to draw them closer to you this school year.

Thank you for every gift.

Amen

Kristen, mom of three

14 Comments Filed Under: Parenting

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  1. Lindsay says

    August 22, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Amen!

    Reply
    • Dee says

      August 22, 2013 at 8:25 am

      What a beautiful prayer, thank you so much for sharing it with us – and I’m a MeMaw -another special word for Grandma <3

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Beautiful! Amen!

    Reply
  3. Heidi says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:59 am

    AMEN! I’m sharing this on Facebook and may even tape it up next to my desk.

    Reply
  4. Shawna Lewis says

    August 22, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Love this…thank you for sharing it!

    Reply
  5. Amy Hopp says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Spot on! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Megan says

    August 23, 2013 at 6:18 am

    That was beautiful…Amen and Amen!

    Reply
  7. Meredith says

    August 23, 2013 at 6:32 am

    What a beautiful, amazing prayer.
    In fact — *snap* I am going to take a picture so I have it with me on my phone so I can pray for my kiddos all the time!

    Reply
  8. Jacqueline says

    August 23, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    What a sweet prayer, I know He is hearing your words:)

    Reply
  9. Karrie says

    August 23, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I pray this for my children and as a teacher I pray this for my students. But on days when it gets sticky I may need you to pray it again for me 😉

    Reply
  10. robbie @ going green mama says

    August 25, 2013 at 8:49 am

    I love this so much! THANK YOU for sharing!

    Reply
  11. A. Smith says

    August 26, 2013 at 5:57 am

    Amen! Thanks you for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Carol says

    September 6, 2016 at 6:33 am

    Thank you for this. Our kiddos are heading to school after 5 years of homeschooling. We are nervously excited. I wanted to write a special pray to say tonight before the first day tomorrow but was having trouble getting started. This really helped me. Thank you.

    Reply

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