The last 2 weeks has seen children back at school and new routines being established at home after the long summer holidays. (in our part of the world anyway!)
Here are 3 very simple things to do for your kids as they venture forth - some to school for the first time, others to a new school or up to secondary education. Big changes in a young life! They face challenges and also worldly influences that they can be secure from at home. So how do we protect our children - their minds and souls, as we cannot be physically present with them?
1) Worship at home, playing Christian songs in the house and car, soaking our kids in the presence of the LORD. Sing with your little ones whenever possible, and encourage the older ones to listen to their favourite Christian bands and songs. If you can manage a family worship time together, make it happen - especially if your children can play instruments too. They will carry this presence of the Holy Spirit with them as they go out.
2) Bless your kids. One of the functions of a parent is as a "priest" in his household. Sometimes Mum will be the one to see them off to school, and in other families, it will be Dad - whichever one of you, just bless your child in the Name of Jesus as they leave you for school. Just a simple hand on their head and "God bless you" is powerful! The blessing of the Lord brings His love, His favour, His wisdom, His help and strength, His protection - wow!
3) Pray for your children at different times throughout the day - not great long prayers - but just as the Holy Spirit prompts, lift each one to Jesus. And, if you know of any particular problem or challenge that child is facing - pray God's Word into that - see my blog on "Promises for your Family". Pray God's answers and God's love!
The Lord is faithful and He WILL care for your precious young ones.
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