Back-to-school season is rapidly approaching. With it, the seemingly endless to-dos: packing lists, supply lists, carpool schedules, sports schedules, tryouts, practices, reading logs, homework, pick-ups, drop-offs, school lunches, new clothes, new shoes, etc. The saying goes, "The days are long, but the years are short." It's easy for parents, grandparents, and guardians of one sort or another to feel overwhelmed; and wonder if all the work, effort, money, and time matters.
Let me say loud and clear; it all matters! Every late night, every lunch made, every extra moment given is worth the grind. Worth it to pour into the next generation. Worth it to parent on purpose. Worth it to model authentic faith. It is worth it to pray diligently and specifically for the generations after you.