Monday, August 16, 2010

A New School Year Begins

"He went ahead of you on your journey, in fire by night and in a cloud by day, to search out places for you to camp and to show you the way you should go."  Deuteronomy 1:33

 First Day of School...2004

Today is the beginning of a new school year.  I think the kids have a similar thought to school starting as they did back in 2004. Alyssa was mostly unhappy about having her picture taken, marking the first day of school.  It's a tradition that has slowly gone by the wayside.  However, today would have been the day for a new picture.

I think today is the beginning of a new journey that has great potential...new teachers, harder classes with new subjects, and different life experiences. I'm sure that there will be a challenge here and there, but my guess is that God has some fun surprises in store for my dear children too. 

I'm thankful that God goes ahead of Alyssa and Kyle on this journey, and He shows them the way they should go.  This new school year has the potential to be highly pivotal in finding out who God wants them to be, or what He wants them to do, in the future.  I'm just praying that they take hold and enjoy the picture that God has laid out for their lives.

Ready, Set...
Here we go!

Lord, today is a new beginning, and I thank you that you go ahead and behind Alyssa and Kyle.  I look forward to the ways they will go, and how you will show them where they should go.  Be with them, dear Jesus, as this new school year begins.  Open their minds to the things they will learn, directing them towards things they need to know, and passions you've instilled in them.  Bring teachers into their lives that challenge them to do their best and try new things, enlightening them to new wonders, and spawning in them a passion to learn.  Prod them to work hard and dismiss their tendency to procrastinate.  Give them moments of joy and laughter in their days that cause them to find joy in being in a learning atmosphere.  You have great things in store for this year, Lord, and we entrust our children to you!

1 comment:

Tauni said...

What a lovely post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.