2025 September A reflection ...
Dear friends,
✏️ Back to School Without the Worry
As summer fades and the school gates swing open once more, many of
us—children, parents, grandparents and even teachers—feel that familiar flutter of
nerves. New classrooms, new routines, new expectations. It’s natural to feel a little
anxious. (I know for one of my children the start of a new term was very difficult).
But as Christians, we’re invited to approach this season not with fear, but with faith.
Jesus once said, “Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34). These words aren’t a
dismissal of our concerns—they’re a gentle reminder that we’re not alone in them.
God walks with us into every classroom, every playground, every staff meeting.
Whether your child is starting school for the first time or returning for another year,
God’s presence goes with them. Psalm 121 reminds us, “The Lord will watch over
your coming and going both now and forevermore.” That includes school runs,
packed lunches, and spelling tests.
A message to our young ones: You are braver than you think and more loved than
you know. God made you wonderfully unique, and He delights in your curiosity, your
questions, and even your mistakes. You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to
be you and give things a try.
Why not say a prayer before the school year begins together?
Loving Lord, as we begin this new term, may we find peace in the knowledge
that God is with us. May our homes be filled with encouragement, our schools
with kindness, and our hearts with courage. And when worry creeps in, may
we remember to pause, breathe, and pray. Amen.
Remember: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Wishing every family and home in our community a joyful, peaceful, and blessed
start to the school year.