Mom's Back to School List: Scripture Meditation

We know there are going to be busy and stressful moments ahead as we enter a new school year. So, let’s arm ourselves with spiritual fortification. Pick a verse to turn to when things start to feel frantic or stressful.

If you are new to Scripture meditation here are a few entry points:
1. Start by writing down a verse to meditate on. Carry the notecard with you throughout your day.
2. When you notice your mind start to veer toward worry or anger or any emotion leading you away from trusting God, pull out the verse and read it.
3. You can simply read the verse on a loop (which will help you memorize it) or you can read the verse and sit quietly listening to God.
4. Eventually you will likely have the verse memorized and will be able to turn to it with little effort throughout the bumps and trials of your day.

Suggested verses for different occasions:

Feeling rushed:
”Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10

Too much on our plate:
”For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1

Anxiety:
”Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6

Remember God is in control:
”And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Needing rest:
”Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

In times of fear:
”Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10