Encouragement for the New School Year (September 2020)

I’m pretty sure that all of us are affected/effected (not sure which) by the new school year in some way. If you aren’t a student headed back to school, you are a mother that has to make the transition back to school routine. And, (if you are anything like me at this point) you are probably having a lot of mixed feelings about this school year. Let me explain.

I’m headed into my LAST year of high school. Because of a CO-OP I only have FIVE more months left.

Part of me just wants to git’er done and just graduate 🎓

Another part of my is scared to be almost done with the chapter of my life that I’ve lived the last 12 years. 🤭

Another part just wants to stay at my summer job where the work is hard but fun, the people are super fun, and I always slept well at night because I was physically exhausted. 😴

Another part of me is looking forward to the extra time I will have to continue this blog project. ❤️

Another part of me is DREADING the drama this is sure to ensue. 😒

Another part of me is excited to see my school bestie every day again. 🤗

I’m going to be completely honest here... these emotions right now are making me feel so moody. (Not like a crank pot but... definitely not in the mood for talking about school in great depth.)

When asked “Are you ready for school?” I have to answer “not really.” I’m not really ready for school physically or mentally.

My uniform has been sitting in my closet for the better part of six months. Is it going to fit me this year? I would be more than happy to leave it in the closet where it belongs. 🙃 My new backpack is sitting in my room with... nothing in it. (At some point there will be a scramble to put the necessities in but, as of right now I can’t be bothered.)

Mentally, I’m not ready to step into the possible “war-zone” if you will. I’m not ready to be judged for every little thing I do. I’ve changed a LOT since the pre-Covid times... and I’m not sure that many people are going to love this change in me.

It is true that when someone is in love with Jesus, they lose the respect of some fellow people that think the someone is being too extreme.

Here’s what I have to say, and here is how I want to encourage you.

Jesus was extreme in His love for you. He died knowing that you might never love Him.

This year, I want to not be scared to be extreme in my love for Jesus. I want to have the courage to share Jesus with others even when they might think I’m being dumb. I want everything I do to point others to Jesus. I want to be confident because I am founded in my Saviour.

I will only be able to do this with Jesus at my side, walking with me every step, carrying me through every storm.

Let’s start this school year with a back-to-school prayer.

Dear Lord,

Everything about You is worthy of love, yet sometimes we don’t love You as we should. Nothing about me is worthy of love Lord, yet You loved me so much that You did the unthinkable for me. Help me in this new school year Lord. I need Your peace to calm my anxious heart. I need Your strength to hold me up in times of hurt. I need Your presence with me to keep my voice from shaking when speaking about You. I need Your Spirit to accompany me and keep my fire for You burning. Help me in this coming school year Lord, to always be a light for You. Help me to make others jealous of the faith I have for You, and help me to encourage others to turn to You. I cannot do anything without You Lord, not even breathe. Be with me every step of the way. Not for my sake, but for the sake of Your precious Son Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Ps. All the best in this coming school year! Comment down below what grade you are going to, a resolution you want to share, or a back-to-school prayer.

Keep the light burning girls 💕