Guest Post by Rebecca Ingram Powell at Mom Seriously
Everybody has those first day jitters! Prayer goes a long way (from your lips to His Ear, in fact!) in keeping both you and your child peaceful as school begins. Here are a few things you can pray for your child as students, parents, and teachers get our collective groove on to begin the new year:
The Right Teachers
Pray for your child to have teachers who will challenge and motivate him in the learning process. Once teachers are assigned, make it a point to pray nightly with your child for his teachers–by name.
The Right Attitude
School is not always fun and games. After the initial “welcome back” phase wears off, students must be ready to apply themselves with diligence. Ask God to help your child stay motivated, giving her a vision that keeps her focused over the long haul.
The Right Friends
First, pray for your child to be the right kind of friend. Remind him that as Christians, we best express our faith through our love for others–especially those most unlovable! Then, ask God to provide healthy relationships for your child’s daily connections.
Homeschooling moms have a similar list of needs. Remember, the teacher you are praying for is yourself. Don’t neglect that. You may also want to enlist a couple of praying friends to add you to their prayer lists as you begin this new year.
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About Rebecca of Mom Seriously:
As a parenting columnist and the author of five books, Rebecca Ingram Powell has been writing and speaking on parenting issues for over a decade. Married to her college sweetheart and the homeschooling mother of three, she offers information, encouragement, and inspiration on a variety of family topics at her blog, Mom Seriously.
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Oops! I hit the wrong buttone when trying to correct and error. I was finishing by saying that I am praying for peers who will invite him into their world, and a new buddy who really understands him. He has had a true friend for several years. This friend has been in his class almost every year and was to be again this year; however, his parents have decided to homeschool him.
On a good note: I have seen God’s faithfulness every year so far, so I just know that He will hear my prayer.