Back To School Prayer
Supplies?
Check.
Uniforms?
Check.
Haircuts and hair dos?
Check.
From the looks of things four of my five children are ready to begin another successful school year. But temporal things aside, I don’t know if my mama heart is ready to release them back to school. Each year I feel like I’m sending my precious little flock into a den of wolves. Coming out from under my safety and protection, I willingly hand them over to be influenced by peers, taught by people who may not share my values and exposed to all manner of who knows what. Oh, my mama heart is rent in two. To be in the world but not of it is difficult enough for the mature believer, but how is a child to navigate this treacherous terrain? Even if your children aren’t leaving your covering for school, they are growing and maturing each day and will one day leave the nest.
Mamas let us cover them in prayer. Let us hedge them in. Let us instill His Word in their hearts that they may not sin against Him. Let us dwell with them in the shelter of the Most High. And let us stand on God’s promises regarding our children. Sit with your babies and prayer this back to school prayer with them.
Mama’s babies:
I love you so much. Oh how I thank God, Most High for trusting me enough to be your mother. We serve a God who is all knowing, all-powerful and all loving. He loves you and I with an everlasting love. God’s plans for you are for good, not evil to give you a future and a hope. The steps of a good man are ordered and I’m delighted to witness you taking steps toward your purpose each and every day. You will not walk in the path of evil but you will walk in paths of righteousness for His namesake. And when you do that, goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life and you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. You will be mindful of what you allow your eyes to see and your ears to hear. You will grow in wisdom and in stature, in favor with God and with man.
God has given you a brilliant mind. Use it to its maximum potential. Take firm hold of instruction but above that get wisdom, as it’s the principal thing. You are an obedient child who has great respect for those in authority. You will be quick to listen and slow to speak. When necessary you will calmly make a wise appeal if you disagree, standing up for righteousness sake. You are the salt and light of the earth. Let your light shine bright so that your teachers and classmates feel and see Jesus’ love in you. Don’t hide your love for Jesus. Let it show through your gratefulness, your kindness, your joy, and your self-control. While there may be many distractions at school, focus your attention on what is right, true, honorable and praiseworthy. You will not seek to fit in but will recognize you’ve been set apart by God. You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood. God has given His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways. Continue to love God with all your heart, all your soul and with all your strength. I am blessed because of you. The world is blessed because of you. You are blessed TO BE a blessing to others. I give thanks in advance for your amazing 2016-2017 school year.
(For my non-parent readers, you can pray this with a relative, God-child, neighbor, etc. Hey you can even pray it over yourself)
As always, it is my prayer that you’ve been Inspired To Live Fully!
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This is a beautiful prayer. Thank you for sharing. I will be praying this over my kids.
Dawn,
I pray even now that as you pray with them, the words will resonate in their hearts and they will remember HIS truths as they navigate life’s trails. Thanks for stopping by.
Yes indeed you added THE most important thing for your children…Prayers. Jesus. Blessings. Susan
Susan,
Yes…Jesus. The beginning and the end. JESUS. I pray you are awash in His grace today. Thanks for stopping by
Beautiful words. So thankful we don’t walk through these transitions alone. My heart is with you, fellow mom. Hugs to you! Following you at #RaRaLinkup.
Julie,
Yes thank you for joining hearts with me friend. Parenting is by far the most challenging bridge I’ve ever crossed but I find comfort knowing Christ is their GREAT TEACHER. Thanks for stopping by.
Have an amazing school year. Blessings to your family.
Awww! Tyra, I just love your Mama heart for your children and I am praying in agreement with you over your precious little ones. Infinite blessings to you and your family, Love! 🙂
What a beautiful, heart felt prayer for back to school. Blessings to you and your throughout this school year.
And Jennifer your were instrumental in me writing this post. After reading your “Letter To My Boys” I was prompted to take this prayer I pray each year this time and share it publicly. So thank U for sharing your heart.