As the summer draws to a close and the back to school sales
start to really crank up, there is a new feeling in the air and it is one of
conflict and confusion. The kids are getting excited by the newness of the
season. New books and clothes, backpacks and runners start to appear in the
home and the kids are getting into the spirit. They talk of seeing old friends,
making new ones getting back in touch with their favourite teachers and, for
some, it is a brand new school as they transition from primary to junior or
high school. They dream of new starts and a start to new memories.
There is also conflict and confusion as the fear factor sets
in for many. The fear of a new school, leaving friends they have made over the
summer or the loss of friends who have moved or are going to different schools
now. New teachers, new rules, new surroundings, all these things lend
themselves to a fear of the unknown.
Parents are also in conflict. For some there is the joy of
the kids getting back into the school routine while for others there is the anxiety
of letting go of junior who is heading off to school for the first time. For others
there is the realization that their child is growing up. I see this as the
parents send their children off the college and university in a far away place.
For many, the far away place is in the same city but they must be in residence
for the first year which means living away from home, sometimes for the first
time.
My son and his girlfriend live in Dublin, Ireland and while
I worry about them all the time, I know they are safe and sound. We call and
email, I know what they are doing and how they are but more importantly, I know
that God has my kids in His protection. Sure its tough to see them go but they
are growing up, actually they are grown up, and they are wonderful young
adults. We love them to bits, pray for them constantly and, even though they
are thousands of miles away, they are but a quick call away.
This Sunday we look at the family and the importance of the
gathering.
Blessings all!
Pastor Todd
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