First Day of School

Well, my wonderful kids are off to school today.  They were both excited but nervous.  I sit here and think about when my children were younger and I would be nervous.  Wondering if they would know where to go once they were inside the school.  Would they know what bus to get onto.  Now I find myself worrying about other things such as, will they make the right choices or will they say no to peer pressure, will they continue their way with Christ or will they try the worldy ways.  As much as I talk to my children and tell them right from wrong are they strong enough to make a stand or will they fall into the worldly ways as I did as a teenager.  I am so glad that Craig and I sit down with our children and talk to them one on one about things that might be bothering them or things they might be tempted by.  Parents let me tell you if you don't talk to your children now is the time.  Craig and I have found out so much about our children and the stuff that goes on at school and things that have been offered to them.  Craig and I do family devotions with our children.  Its hard to stay on track but now that our children are older its important and our jobs to make sure our children know the Word.  Parenting is a hard job and I am sure it doesn't get any easier as they get older.  My prayer for my children is to continue to grow in Christ and even when we are not able to be around them and protect them they know that God is.  I pray they grow up being a Godly man and woman who will not be afraid to make a stand for what they believe in.  I pray that my children stay in God's word and able to continue to make a difference in our community.