A New School Year

A New School Year

This week was the beginning of a new school year for a lot of families.  Some parents will have children entering kindergarten or first grade for the first time. And I can tell you firsthand that it is heartbreaking for a mom to leave her sweet little one for the first time.

Some parents will have children entering Junior High or High School for the first time.

And then there are also the parents who have done something very brave,  by driving their children miles away to drop them off at college for the very first time. There are many first times in a child’s life, and each first time is a big deal for the parents too.

From the time our children come into this world, our main focus is on protecting them and making sure that their every need is met.  We would do anything in this world to protect our children, and with each first comes the awareness that they are getting closer and closer to leaving the nest that we have so carefully prepared for them.

One of the ways that we can keep our children safe is by praying for them, and the school year that they are about to embark upon.

Below, I have listed some things that may be helpful to pray for this school year.

1. This year, our children will form new friendships.  Let’s pray that God will bless our children to be a part of a good, healthy circle of friends, and that our children will not be negatively influenced.
2. Pray that they will learn easily and even be excited to do their homework.
3. Pray that if they are not clear or if they don’t understand what they are supposed to be learning, they will be brave enough to seek out help.
4. Pray that they don’t struggle with peer pressure.
5. Pray that God will bless them with good Christian friends.
6. Pray for their safety as they go to school, pray for their safety at school and when they return home.
7. Pray that they will be willing to listen to the advice that you may give them throughout the school year.
8. Pray for their teachers, the cafeteria workers, the Principal, and administrative staff members.  And most importantly, pray that your child gets the teachers that is best for he or her.
9. Pray for all of the students. Pray that everyone will be blessed with a great school year.
10. Pray that God will give you and your spouse an extra measure of strength for those moments that may be challenging this year.
11. Pray over your child each morning before they get out of your car.
12. Pray that your child’s school has a peaceful learning environment.
    1 John 5:14

    ¹⁴ And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.
    Matthew 18:20
    ²⁰ For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”