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Hello hello!! Welp it’s hard to believe the summer is coming to an end. For my kiddos at least. They are just days away from starting school. It is truly insane how fast time goes by. I will say we have had the most fun summer. Very mild in terms of heat so that is always a plus! We did a ton of “living our best life” from camping in Turner Falls with Mimi to vacationing in our favorite spot, Broken Bow. Mix that in with tons and tons of swimming, bike riding, scooter riding and roller blading! We are going to finish it up at the Gaylord this weekend. Our last hurray before school starts! As a Mama, my favorite part is just getting to sleep in and no schedule! 🙂
This past week as I was getting all the last minute things done for the new school year it got me thinking and reflecting about last year. I don’t think we give our kids enough credit for not only making it through but thriving in the strangest situation they might ever face. I had to watch from a far distance as my five year kinder walked into her giant new school all alone! I mean talk about brave! I cried, not her! And that is just one of the obstacles they faced.
This new school year is looking pretty darn normal, and that makes me very happy! Normal for now anyway. So it got me thinking how can I be a blessing to my kids, to my community?! I don’t have fancy giveaways or teacher’s wish lists or cute first day of school outfits and definitely NOT lunch tips…I mean PB&J all day y’all!! 😉
But what I can do is PRAY! Like I can do that! I would love to partner with you and your family and really lift up our kids this season. I don’t know a single soul that couldn’t use a little prayer or encouragement.
Here are 10 things you can start praying now:
Protection Over Our Kids
Give Strength to Our Teachers
Building Good Friendships
Show Our Kids the Right Path
Give Our Children Hearts for Learning
Common Sense and Insight
Finding Purpose
To Be a Kind Friend
Accepting Correction
For Unspeakable Joy
The pressures of this world right now are insane. It’s hard as an adult, so I can’t imagine what our children feel like. From fitting in and making friends. Perhaps you are switching schools this year. I mean who wants to be the new kid?! I know a lot of kids that are completing their last year at their elementary school. Soon goodbyes will be in order. Change is never easy.
It would be my honor and privilege to pray for your children/child. I have two very different kids and I know how hard and challenging school can be for them. So you are not alone my friend! Here is my prayer for you:
May the Lord bless you and protect you.
Numbers 6:24-26
May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.
And maybe you don’t have kids! That’s ok too! I would love to still pray for you. Maybe you are entering into a new season or chapter in your life. Or you are just having a rough time. In need of healing? Restoration? Whatever it may be. Nothing too big or small.
You can email me directly, here or fill out the purple prayer box on the right hand side of my website! Or send me an email at homeoftherosestx@gmail.com.
Here are some other really great tools to elevate your prayer time for the whole family.
I look forward to hearing from you. I wish you all the BEST school year!
Blessings to you!
XOXO, Ivy
