Don't Forget To Pray for Your School Year

I have organized and purchased all the school supplies and curriculum for the new school year to prepare for this day – THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. But, this means nothing if I didn’t cover my family, the teachers, our friends and the school building, in prayer. This year, I pray for God-given wisdom for ourselves as we guide our kids through the educational journey.

Here are some areas that you may want to pray for your school year. These apply whether your family homeschools or your kids attend private or public schools.

1. Friendship
Relationships are a big part of school. Pray that teachers will have a supportive and encouraging group of friends. Pray that your children will make friends, who make good choices and encourage them to be themselves. Pray that you will make friendships with some of the parents of your children’s friends.

2. Work
School is a job, and not just for teachers. Pray that a healthy importance will be placed on using gifts and abilities to glorify God by working hard and doing their best.

3. Balance
Work, play, rest and eating…a healthy balance is important. Pray to set a good example of the value in eating healthily, getting adequate rest, playing with joy and enthusiasm and working well.4. Respect
Words and actions are influenced by respect. Pray your children will have mentors who will respect others. Remember that how we talk about co-workers, teachers, coaches, etc. in the privacy of our homes influences how our children will treat those in authority in public.

5. Self-Control
Emotions are important; learning to control emotions is more important. Pray that you and the adults who influence your child will be able to control emotions like anger, frustration and infatuation.6. Community
Many people are involved in the process of growing up a child. Pray that God will bless and protect your community and that many of your neighbors and friends will affirm the important values that you are teaching in your home.7. Health
A healthy body, mind and spirit does well. Pray for the blessing of all aspects of health and for the wisdom to do the things that help: diet, exercise, good relationships, faith and hope.