It’s back to school time and everyone is trying to get into the swing of things. Getting everyone to bed at a decent hour, getting into the habit of setting alarm clocks and planning the night before for things such as what to wear?

This can be a very exhausting time for everyone physically, emotionally and spiritually – lots of preparation is needed. I have to keep reminding myself over and over again – patience – think before reacting, give my kids an opportunity to speak out what they may be feeling and keep my words positive over my kids!

One thing I try to do every morning before my kids go off to school is to give them a big hug and pray the following over them out loud:  “I pray a blessing and prayers of protection over you in Jesus name.” Sometimes I get the ole “Oh, mom,” or the rolling of the eyes but that doesn’t matter – what matters is they are receiving this wrapping of blessing and protection from their Father in Heaven and bringing it with them wherever they go that day.

What are you speaking to your child before they leave for school in the morning? Is it something positive, affirming and uplifting or is it something negative, demeaning and destroying? Are you agreeing with what Father God says about your child or are you agreeing with what the enemy of their soul is saying? You get to choose.

Father God, I pray for all parents everywhere that your light would shine upon them, your love would flow into them and that this love would flow from them onto and into their children. Help us, Lord to equip our children with all they need to fulfill the destiny and calling you have prepared for their life – all for you and your glory – in Jesus name I pray – Amen!!!

Coreene