Aug. 12, 2008 - A Mother's Back to School Prayer
A Mother’s Back to School Prayer
“Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17
If we just hope for the best, flying by the seat of our pants, we are not being careful how we live. How, then, do we be careful how we live? In a typical day, we are faced with dozens of decisions that affect our lives in great and small ways. How we approach these decisions, even the seemingly unimportant ones, matters greatly. Big results come from little decisions. The Lord’s will is found in prayer and quiet meditation upon God’s word. Prayer must be the foundation of all Christian endeavors.
As I prepare for the coming school year, I am thankful that I don’t have to do it all by myself. God is there to help me; to plan, prepare, teach, lead, and evaluate our progress. I must lean on Him, for the responsibility is weighty, and he will carry me, if I only ask.
In 2 Corinthians 5:7 God tells us to “live by faith, not by sight.” I don’t have all the answers, but I know the One who does.
Lord, please help me to know your will for our homeschool. Please guide me as I plan subjects and set goals. Lord, please use me to instill your word in my precious children’s hearts. You love my children even more than I Lord; please direct me in their education. I prize Your wisdom and wish to walk in Your counsel. Lord, help my words be a blessing to those who hear it. Please let no polluting language, evil word, nor unwholesome or worthless talk ever come out of my mouth. Help me to control my anger and frustration Lord, please direct me that I may not sin in my anger. I receive your infilling of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for the innumerable blessings you have bestowed upon our family. “….Let me throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let me run with perseverance the race marked out for me. Let me fix my eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of my faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. I will consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that (I) will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:1-3. In Jesus’ precious name, I pray. Amen.
Comments
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rosanne
May God Bless your home with your best ever!!!
Aug. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rosanne
That is your best YEAR ever :)
Aug. 23, 2008 - Yea, Sallie!
Posted by Anonymous
Hey, girl! Glad to see you back at your blog. I thought I'd check in just in case. :)
See you tomorrow. Oh! And you'd be so proud of me! I learned how to make charts in Word!!!
Love ya,
Sherry
Jan. 19, 2009 - article?
Posted by Anonymous
Sallie,
Don't you have a gardening article being published soon? I'm sure your blog readers will want the scoop. Congratulations!!! :) Sherry
