1. Night Before
- Lunches made
- Clothes & shoes set out
- Breakfast ready. IE: Cereal bowls, napkins, spoons, juice glasses, fruit washed & sliced, vitamins, devotional selected
- School papers signed, homework done
- Baths & bedtime prayer at set time so kids get PLENTY OF SLEEP!
- House picked up, clothes folded and put away while watching your favorite show.
2. School Morning
- Prepare Yourself: Get a jump start on kids. Wake, dress, have quiet time prayer and Bible reading; prayerfully go over day and to do list.
- Prepare Kids: Wake them with “Good morning! I love you! God’s given us a wonderful day!”
- Bless their breakfast
and have a short devotional. - Part for day with, “I LOVE YOU. Have a happy day!”
BONUS TIPS:
1. Do NOT over schedule yourself and your kids.
Traffic will be backed up. You will have to refill the gas tank. There will be delays. Kids may wake up not running full steam ahead. They will have worked hard at preschool or school. Even their play is work. Negotiating with other kids over blocks and the swing set is work for them. Walking in line, sitting still, listening is work. Your kids need down time and free time. If they are fussy, grumpy, complaining, argumentative, not listening or obeying, YOU may be the problem; not them. Prayerfully evaluate if you have them on too busy a schedule.
2. Kneel before God with your prayer journal and calendar.
When you wake first thing, kneel before God and give Him your day. Pray, “Lord, fill me with Your Spirit. Give me Your mind and heart.” Then, record your prayers in your journal. 
Why?
- It helps your mind focus and not drift.
- Your journal becomes a record of God’s work in your family.
- You can look back over the weeks, months, and years and celebrate God’s answers to your prayers.
- You can ask HIM, “Should I accept this position at Bible study?” “How can I get Brian to go to sleep?” “What sport should I allow Heather to play?” THEN, you can listen to God’s promptings of your heart.
- You’ll be AMAZED at how God directs you IF you meet with Him every morning in prayer.
Remember, take your journal and pen so you can record what HE puts on your heart. Never forget that you are first and foremost God’s servant. When you offer your day to Him, He will direct your home life, business, volunteer activities, etc. You will walk in the good works that HE has prepared for you to do rather than be anxious and stressed. 5-10 minutes in God’s presence at the beginning of your day will save you hours of anxiety the rest of the day. That’s it! 2 simple checklists to incorporate. 2 Bonus Tips. Let me know how they work for you! 🙂
Heavenly Father, thank You for these sweet moms. Please guide them and give them wisdom to organize their days in accordance with Your plans for them and their children. Help them live authentic Christ filled lives before their children. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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