A New School Year Begins

I'mmmmmmmmm baaaaaaaaaaaaack!  Let the school year begin. It's time to get on my knees in prayer! 

Today, my son walks through the school doors as a Junior in high school.  I remember his first day of kindergarten like it was just yesterday (sniff-sniff), with his little back pack, new red t-shirt, and all the school supplies a 5 year old could ever need.  Today, he's got his car keys, a new binder, and fancy mechanical pencil.  Still, no matter the age difference, I am praying for God to be with Kyle on his first day of school!

Dear Precious Savior,
Thank you for the new school year that is about to begin.
Thank you for teachers who have made preparations.
Thank you for new classes,
amazing things to learn,
opportunities to grow,
friends that will challenge and encourage,
and for the surprises along thew way.

Keep Kyle safe from home to school and back again.
Walk beside him as he drives into the school parking lot ready to face the day.
Use your calming presence to instill in him 
strength, 
confidence, 
and courage
to work hard,
make wise choices,
and find you in the daily-ness of being a student.

When Kyle has doubts, may he seek your face.
And when he walks in fear, I pray that he calls to you,
and hears your voice giving him assurance.

I pray, dear Jesus, that school gives Kyle
the practical wisdom he needs for life,
the discipline to be a successful man,
and the training to do whatever it is you've made him to do.

Lord, today is the first day of an important year, 
and I ask that you keep Kyle safely protected in your hands. 

Amen.