Anyone hit that back to school tired yet? Just me? 🫠… whew.
Also, rewind a couple weeks for all the “prep” work. Shopping, clothes, supplies, cleaning. Back to school bills 😬.
Maybe your prep work was ALL the above – PLUS a classroom, trainings, office, registration, reports. ALL. THE. THINGS.
And now here we are 5 days in, exhausted, and anxiously waiting for Labor Day break 😆. Did I even mention practices, and sports schedules? Gosh we get so caught up right? Before we know it our time with Jesus – our kid’s time with Jesus – slips away like that summer nap you’re wishing back.
I want to encourage you today, if you haven’t already, make HIM the Master of your schedule. Make Him that first sip of coffee, the meeting you CAN’T miss, the duty or class you can’t be late for.
I read something the other day – a small little quote with a big message. “Satan doesn’t even own the keys to his own house – Don’t give him the keys to yours!” He’s waiting for us to be so busy we don’t even get a glimpse of him slipping in.
Armor up!
Protect your home – Your family – protect your babies (your own and your school babies) – your staff – coworkers. Stand firm, not giving him even the slightest chance.
“Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes , put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:13-17
THIS is the best Back to School prep we could ever do. PRAY and suit up now for the tired, for the busy, for the anxiety, the meltdowns, the unexpected. The fiery arrows will come, but girl hold up that shield of faith and hold on to the hem of His garment for dear life! ❤️ With Him … you’ve got this !
“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18
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