The first day of school is filled with excitement, nerves, and lots of “firsts.” For children, this can be a time of joy and wonder, but also of jitters and uncertainty. For parents, it’s an invitation to lift their children to the Lord in prayer—asking for His protection, wisdom, and presence as they step into a new year.

In today’s devotional, Lynette Kittle reminds us that while public prayer in schools has been limited, no one can stop us from praying for our children. Whether they are just beginning kindergarten or navigating high school hallways, we can stand in the gap, asking God to guard their hearts, guide their steps, and let His Word be a lamp to their feet.

Main Takeaways

• God calls parents and caregivers to pray over children as they learn, grow, and face new challenges.

• No laws or cultural changes can silence prayer—God always hears us.

• Scripture reminds us that His Word lights our children’s path and anchors their hearts in truth.

• Praying over our children equips them spiritually as much as new backpacks and pencils prepare them physically.

Bible Verse References

• Matthew 19:14 – Jesus welcomes the little children.

• Psalm 119:11 – Hiding God’s Word in our hearts.

• Lamentations 2:19 – Pour out your heart for your children before the Lord.

• Psalm 119:105 – God’s Word as a lamp and light.

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Resources & Related Articles

• 5 Back-to-School Prayers for Kids – Crosswalk.com

• Prayers for Students and Teachers as School Begins – Crosswalk.com

• How to Pray for Your Children – iBelieve.com

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Have you ever wondered if you’ve pushed God too far, if His love for you could ever run out? Maybe you’ve walked through a season of loss, made mistakes you feel are too big to forgive, or questioned whether God really cares about your pain.

In today’s devotional, Rachel Wojo, host of Untangling Prayer, reminds us of the unshakable truth found in Romans 8:35-39 — that nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Not our past mistakes, not our present struggles, not even our doubts. God’s love is unbreakable, unchanging, and relentless.

Main Takeaways

• God’s love is not dependent on your performance, feelings, or circumstances.

• Paul declares with absolute certainty that nothing—life, death, angels, demons, fears, failures—can separate us from His love.

• When we’re tempted to believe otherwise, we must anchor our hearts in God’s Word, not our emotions.

• God’s love is pursuing you right now—stronger than your doubts and greater than your fears.

Bible Verse References

• Romans 8:35-39 – Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.

• Ephesians 3:18-19 – To grasp how wide, long, high, and deep is the love of Christ.

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Resources & Related Articles

• What Does It Mean That Nothing Can Separate Us from the Love of God? – Crosswalk.com

• When You Feel Distant from God – iBelieve.com

• Rachel Wojo’s Praying the Promises of God: 52 Week Guided Journal – PromisesPrayerJournal.com

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Do you ever pray about something—big or small—and then wonder if God really heard you? Maybe you’ve asked Him to heal, provide, or even just help you find your keys, and later you’ve questioned if the answer was coincidence or divine response.

Psalm 123 invites us to lift our eyes to God and wait expectantly for His mercy and direction. The psalmist models what it means to watch for the Lord’s hand in everyday life, trusting that He is attentive to both our deepest needs and the smallest details.

Meg Bucher reminds us that recognizing God’s answers often requires training our hearts to notice His presence—in Scripture, in creation, through friends, and even in what the world might call coincidences. God is not silent. He is merciful, attentive, and always at work on behalf of His people.

Main Takeaways

• God calls us to pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17), bringing both large and small requests before Him.

• Waiting on the Lord means watching attentively for His mercy and direction (Psalm 123:1-2).

• God’s answers may come in unexpected ways—through people, circumstances, Scripture, or His Spirit’s gentle promptings.

• Choosing to focus on His presence protects us from being overwhelmed by the contempt, arrogance, and chaos around us.

Bible Verse References

• Psalm 123:1 – “I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.”

• Psalm 123:2 – Watching for the Lord’s mercy as servants look to their master.

• Psalm 123:3-4 – A prayer for God’s mercy amidst contempt and arrogance.

• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – “Pray continually.”

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• Share this episode with someone who is struggling to see God at work in their prayers.

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Resources & Related Articles

• 6 Powerful Prayers for Trusting God’s Plan – Crosswalk.com

• How to Recognize God’s Voice – BibleStudyTools.com

• When It Feels Like God Is Silent – iBelieve.com

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