And … they’re off.

As my kids head back to school today, my prayer for them as they begin another year is that they are filled with peace.  School can be a challenge to navigate at any point, but especially at the beginning of a new year!

So Lord, I do pray.  I pray for all the kids who return to school again in the coming weeks.

 Dear God,

 I pray for our children to learn and grow and stretch their minds, and be disciplined in their studies.  I pray they may have favor with their teachers.  I pray they grow in wisdom and stature, like Jesus did.  I pray they will be honest and fair and treat others the way they wish to be treated.

 I pray for them to form new friendships, and to reinforce ‘old’ friendships as well.  I pray they can help welcome ‘the new kid’ – whoever that may be.  I was ‘the new kid’ myself when I was a child.  Continue Reading…