School Days and God’s Ways: A Devotion for Peace
The heart of a mother is filled with the tension of holding on and letting go. We begin by holding our child’s hand, guiding their every step, and protecting them from perceived danger. As they grow, however, our role must shift from being controllers to being confident intercessors. We must trust that the same God who knit them together in the womb loves them even more than we do and has a perfect plan for their lives. When we trade our anxieties for prayer, we exchange our limited control for His infinite grace. This act of surrendering our child to God’s care is what allows us to experience the peace that surpasses all understanding, knowing they are in the best possible hands.
The spiritual foundation built in the home is the anchor that will keep your child steady when they step into the world. Just as a house built on a rock can withstand any storm, a child rooted in God’s Word will be unshaken by the pressures of their peers and the culture. Deuteronomy 6:7 reminds us to diligently teach our children about the Lord throughout all aspects of daily life – when we sit, walk, and rest. A strong foundation gives them the confidence not just to survive in the world, but to thrive as disciples who reflect God’s love to those they meet.
This intentional discipleship at home prepares children for their mission field: their school, their playground, and their neighborhood. With a heart filled with Jesus’s love, they can’t help but let His light shine. Other children will see the fruits of the Spirit – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness – and be drawn to that goodness. In a world filled with conflict, a child’s simple, authentic faith can be a powerful testimony. Just as Isaiah prophesied a little child would lead in a peaceable kingdom, when guided by the Holy Spirit, children can lead their peers by their example of grace and truth. This is how the gospel spreads – one classroom, playground or cafeteria table at a time, proving that God’s plan often works through the unexpected and the humble.
“All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children.”
~ Isaiah 54:13
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