Pace Yourself

Families across the nation are adjusting life routines to ensure their children receive a formal academic education. With a new school year under way so much time and energy is invested into:

Waking on time
Preparation of a healthy breakfast
Arrival to school on time
Completion of homework
Preparation of dinner
Early bedtime

Whew, and at the end of the day you wonder why you are so tired? But wait, you’re not done…

What about your childs Spiritual education? Where in the course of the day did you educate your children about the Lord, His mandates, His Love, His Mercies, His compassion and His favor. Everyday, God makes Himself known to you. Do you recognize His presence, provisions, and mercies? Do you share His presence, provisions, and mercies with your children. God’s word says,

“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

As a parent you have a huge responsibility to train your children in the ways of the world and the ways of the Father. And, while the focus is on the beginning of the school year, it is vital for all to remember this is a race and it will last for nine months out of the year so…