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<p>Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,  since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Col. 3:23-24 I wish I understood this as a child. Oh, how I just &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2024/08/12/back-to-school-blessings-colossians-323-24/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>I can&#8217;t help but hear, &#8220;This little light of mine&#8230; I&#8217;m gonna let it shine&#8221; as I pray over the boys today. As silly as it sounds&#8230; it&#8217;s really a perfect prayer. Sing it (pray it) with me&#8230;. &#8220;Lord, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!&#8221;</p>

<p>I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught. John 14:27 The Message Oh how I love Eugene Peterson&#8217;s translation of Jesus&#8217; Words here. Christ leaves us well and whole. Mmmm. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2024/08/08/back-to-school-blessings-john-1427/">Continue reading <span class="me

<p>Father!! THANK YOU for causing EVERYTHING to work together for the good of those who love you and are called according to your purposes. Help me recall this truth back to my children if or when they are disappointed with schedules or classes or teacher assignments&#8230;. etc etc. Help us to remember that You cause &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2024/08/07/back-to-school-blessings-romans-828/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&ra

<p>Emmanuel! God with us. I claim the reality of Your WITHNESS over my children today. They do not go alone into class. They do not sit alone, stand alone, walk alone. You are the God who GOES. I pray they can comprehend Your omnipresence today. I pray they sense your care and are encouraged by &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2024/08/06/back-to-school-blessings-isaiah-4110/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></

<p>You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Psalm 139:5 As a new school year approaches, I recognize my tendency to wring fretful hands on behalf of my boys. My flesh goes to worry about their friendships&#8230;. their classes&#8230; new teachers&#8230; will they feel included?!&#8230; what plots &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2024/08/05/back-to-school-blessings-psalm-1395/">Continue reading <span class="