Is it too early for back-to-school? I’ve been seeing the orange school bus driving by my house since last week!
A lot of communities are doing a staggered start this year, and many families are in various stages of preparing for the start of school.
As a child, I remember feeling both excited because I was happy to see my friends again, and nervous about what the new school year would bring. As I got older and moved away for college and university, those feelings changed a little. There were so many new experiences and life changes all at once, and at times, it felt overwhelming.
Back-to-school can bring up all kinds of emotions, so let’s take a few moments to acknowledge the feelings that can come along with a new school year.
Back-to-School Looks Different for Everyone
My sister and brother-in-law are educators, and they’ve been busy planning for the first day of school for a few weeks now.
Setting up classrooms, going over lesson plans, hiring last-minute staff, and making sure the school is safe and ready to welcome students are all at the top of a “to-do list” that likely seems never-ending.
Parents have been busy too—taking their kids shopping for school supplies and new clothes for those who have grown a bunch over the summer. I remember that choosing the “right” outfit for the first day of school was always fun!
Then there are eye exams, haircuts, new running shoes and groceries for school lunches to buy...the list keeps growing!
You’re Not Alone in the Back-to-School Rush
If you’re a parent who has been feverishly trying to fit it all in amongst going to work and taking care of everything else that needs to get done each day, know that you are not alone.
And if you’re a student feeling both excited and a little apprehensive about starting school this year, you’re not alone either.
UCB Radio is here for you.
Back-to-School Prayers
UCB Radio is inviting you to record a personal Back-to-School Prayer for all those heading back to the classroom.
With so many heartstrings being pulled right now as kids of all ages head back to school, take a moment to pray for students, parents, grandparents, teachers, school support staff and families as they think about the year ahead.
Let’s lift them up in prayer together.
You can pray for whatever is sitting on your heart, including:
- Safety and protection
- Wisdom and confidence
- New friendships and opportunities
- God’s guidance, strength and peace
Take a moment to record a heartfelt prayer for the year ahead. What a special way to begin a new school year.
Click here to Record a Back-to-School Prayer
And as a special treat, when you record your prayer or personal message, you may even hear it played on UCB Radio!
A Back-to-School Prayer from UCB Radio
Heavenly Father,
As a new school year begins, we lift up every student, parent, teacher and school staff member to You. Calm the nervous hearts, bring excitement for what’s ahead, and give each person the wisdom, patience and strength they need for the days to come.
Watch over our schools, guide new friendships, and help every student know they are loved, valued and never alone.
May Your peace and hope go with them into this new school year.
Amen.
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