School Year Prayers From A Mama’s Heart – November

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August
September
October

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I cannot believe it is already November! Every year the school year seems to zoom by faster and faster and this time of year seems to slip away quicker than any other. I love the fall season and the excitement of gearing up toward Christmas, but more and more I am feeling the need to savor every single moment with my children.

God is reminding me how short our days on this earth really are. The things that make us school moms worry and fret and cry and pray are things that will not last forever. The friendships that our children struggle through, the games that they win and lose, the birthdays they are invited to or not invited to, these things will soon be in the past. The present time will take center stage and life will be a new season of grown up children who are bearing a new generation. I know it does not happen overnight, but more and more time is zipping by and it seems likes it is passing so quickly that I never get to completely grasp the precious littleness of my children.

This month as we pray for thankful hearts, I am intentionally focussing on the childlike things that bring joy and delight. I want to notice the questions they ask and the things that make them curious. I want to listen to their hearts and hear them express their likes and dislikes about their day. I want to know how they view God and what their little hearts and minds can comprehend about His love.

I want to show them that I care about the little things in their life, because I’m learning more and more those little things are actually really, really big.

My seven-year-old asked me why adults sometimes say the word “kids” and shake their heads. I’m not sure where she saw or heard that, but I want to make sure it’s not from me. I want my kids to know that they are a precious gift from God and that I won’t be shaking my head in disapproval over their mere presence, but that I will be calling out their names before Almighty God asking for His favor, His grace, His love and His mercy to be poured out all over their little lives. And while I’m there I will say, “Thank you for the precious, priceless gift of children.”

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As we continue our School Year Prayers from a Mama’s Heart, I hope you will join me in thanking God for the little children in your life. They won’t be little for long and this life is too short to let precious moments slip away.

Love & Blessings,

Micah

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  1. Perfect timing for me – Thank you Lord for the gift of my children. Thank you for changing my character and showing me where I need to grow through the challenges of parenting. Thank you for helping me to see the positive today! Visiting from #WordswithWinter Link up

    1. Angela, beautiful words! I’m so glad you stopped by!

  2. This is an excellent sentiment to have! Thank you for sharing this encouragement on the Art of Home-Making Mondays! :)

  3. Gratitude is a great anchor for November. The school year has taken off, the activities are full-throttle, and then . . . enter the holidays! I’m asking the Lord to give me a thankful heart that will be contagious with my kids so that we can be focused on giving thanks together.
    Thanks for your encouraging words here.

    1. Yes focussing on giving thanks rather than getting stuff! Thanks for reading today, Michele!

  4. Good Morning, Micah!

    Over the past few weeks, I’ve been praying about a way that I could encourage other bloggers who have been encouraging me. Through your ministry, posts, words, comments, and faithfulness—your life has been a blessing to mine, and I wanted others to know about you!

    So, I compiled a list of those bloggers who I’ve personally found to be the MOST INSPIRATIONAL on the web.

    You are ONE Of these bloggers – in my estimation!

    You can find the link to the list where you are featured here: http://www.melanieredd.com/the-100-most-inspiring-christian-blogs-on-the-web/

    I’ve also signed up to get your emails, and tried to follow you on your social media outlets!

    I pray that God will encourage you today through these simple acts~
    Melanie

    1. Melanie! You are so kind! Thank you so so so much! You made my day! Thank you for including me in your list! You are such a big encouragement to me!

  5. Micah so happy to be your link-up partner today on Coffee for your heart! While, I do not have kids, reading posts like this opens my eyes for when I DO have children. It makes me realize how important it is to open our hearts and ears to children and to let them know as you said, “they are a precious gift from God.” Blessings Micah!

    1. Crystal, thanks so much for dropping by from Coffee for your heart and for your kind words about this post! Many blessings to you!

  6. Hey Micah,

    Thanks for sharing some great ways to pray for our children! Love this!

    I came over today on Messy Marriage.

    Hope you have a blessed day~
    Melanie

    1. Thanks, Melanie! Always love to have you visit!

  7. Hi, Micah!

    I’m one of your neighbors today at #CoffeeForYourHeart, and I am so thankful for that! As a homeschooling mama, I absolutely love the idea of having a prayer for each month. And I truly appreciate the fact that we need to savor every moment we have with our kids. They are such a joy and a blessing from God. :)

    Alyssa

    1. Thanks, Alyssa! I’m a homeschool mom too! :)

  8. Love this! I just printed out the whole calendar! :-) Featuring this at next week’s MMM :-)
    Cathy

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