Jesus knew we would have moments, weeks, and even seasons when we would be overwhelmed. That's why He doesn't leave us to muddle through those overwhelming emotions and seasons alone. He gives us an example- His example.
I learn a lot about God—from my dogs.
Last Saturday I took our Morkie for a walk. He’s 12 pounds of stubborn, fearless, and a little bit stupid. This dog runs toward cars, barking and baring his teeth, as if those motor vehicles are a threat to my safety rather than his own. What can I say, my dog would take a bullet for me. He’s just that dumb.
I couldn’t hear it.
That still small voice of God.
I laid in my backyard under the large cottonwood trees while the sun shone down, and the breeze rocked my hammock slowly back and forth like a cradle. The only sounds around me were a few birds in a nearby nest and the creek below. This is my happy place. I went here to seek refuge, and yet, it didn’t feel relaxing. It didn’t feel quiet.
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As I talk with parents who are in the process of sending kids back to school, I consistently hear how overwhelmed families feel about returning to the classroom.
For some students, they haven’t been in the classroom since early 2020, and aren’t quite sure what “normal” should feel like anymore.
I encourage us, whether we have kids or not, to be praying for the students in our lives who are about to navigate back to school in a time of many “what ifs”.
In this season, may we be surrounding our children with prayer and Truth, like Phillipians 4:5-7: “The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
In addition to covering children in prayer and Truth, check out Shaunti Feldhahn’s “5 Things Every Parent Needs to Know as Kids Go Back to School This Year” to better understand how we can best support kids in this upcoming school year.
