The Start Of A New School Year

I can't believe it's already time for school to start.  I know there are so many unhappy children knowing that summer break is over, and so many happy mothers knowing that summer break is over.  No more having to figure out how to entertain the kids on those long hot summer days when it's too hot to go outside and they are bored to death inside.  It's a happy yet sad time for parents when we have to leave the kids at school for someone else to take responsibility of caring for their needs.  It makes me a little sad not being able to see my child all the time, yet I know he needs to learn how to be around others his age and learn to interact.  It will be nice to have a little time for myself again.  I will have the time to post more blogs and study my bible and get back in touch with who I am.  I think it's good to have some time to concentrate on myself so I can be a better wife and mother.  I don't know about you but I need to get back in touch with God and regain that close relationship with him.  I let all the distractions of life get in the way of my relationship with God.  I know I am to put him first but I just haven't been doing that lately.  I have alot to talk to him about, Oh, I've talked to him, but I haven't listened to him.  He has been waking me up at around 5 am every morning for a couple of months now.  I read my bible but I don't concentrate so I don't remember what I've read.  I just go through the motions but don't really open my heart to receive what God wants to give me.  I know I need to fall on my face and let the Holy Spirit work a number on me.  I'm glad God wakes me up to spend time with him,  I just need to utilize my time more wisely and give my time, wholeheartedly, to him.  God deserves all my attention and asks for it.  I seem to put him off so much, push him to the next slot, it's no wonder I can't hear him when I pray.  I'm so selfish to think I can pray when it's convenient and expect him to listen and answer.  I used to pray with my boys but don't do that anymore.  What a terrible example I'm setting for them.  I will show my children how important God is and how he should be put first.  Use this time when the kids go back to school to get close to God.  Use the time to pray and spend time with him and get a close relationship with him, your family will thank you.  
Lord, be with our children as they go back to school and to all their friends and to all the schedules and rules to follow.  Be with the teachers and all faculty involved in our children's lives.  Protect their minds, souls, spirits and bodies.  I plead the blood of Jesus over them and all the school grounds and all the transportation they use to get to school and home.  Be with the parents and help them to get closer to you.  In Jesus Name, Amen.