Ever since the kids were little we have made it a habit to pray in the car before we head out of our driveway. As the kids started their first day of school this week, I prayed aloud for their safety, for their influence in the school, for fellow students, for the teachers and staff, and for God’s blessings upon their day.
I especially prayed that they realize that no matter what supplies they pile into their book bags (and a few of them had brand new ones this year), there is something much better they can take to school. They can always take Jesus with them.
Jesus is their source of strength. He is available every minute of the day for comfort and guidance. He will never leave them or forsake them, even if they find themselves in the most precarious of situations.
And Jesus is easy to pack, too. Sometimes book bags get cramped, making it difficult to find even the simplest of things. Jesus tucks Himself securely into one’s heart, with no fuss or mess.
Make sure your children have Jesus conveniently packed. He is a must for every school day, and He is so much better than a book bag!
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Catherine, I hope you will let your children read this comment.
They should be so thankful God has given them parents who lead them in the ways of God. I commend you!
Gloria
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