Inspire

Devotion

 

Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

 

Life is full of wonderful moments, but it can also be busy and sometimes overwhelming. There are responsibilities to manage, relationships to navigate, decisions to make and unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling worried or uncertain. It is easy to carry these concerns with us throughout the day, allowing them to fill our thoughts.

 

Philippians reminds us that we do not have to carry these burdens alone. God invites us to bring everything to Him through prayer and thanksgiving. While we may not always understand how things will work out, we can trust that God is with us and that His peace, through Christ, guards our hearts and minds.

 

As we journey through the school year together, may we encourage our children to talk to God about their worries, celebrate what they are thankful for, and trust in His peace. His peace can guard our hearts and minds, even when life feels busy.

 

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for being with our families through every joyful and challenging moment. Help us to bring our worries to You in prayer and remember the many things we have to be thankful for. Give our children, families and staff Your peace, strength and reassurance each day.

Amen.