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August 7, 2012 By Jennifer Lambert 20 Comments

I have a prayer journal for our family each year.

I love going back to view the answered and unanswered prayers and see our spiritual growth and blessings.

I had this lovely lilac journal lying around for just the thing. Isn’t it lovely? I bought it at Walmart (It’s a Dayspring product and I can’t find it anywhere online; must be discontinued) a while back because I thought it was so pretty. 

Here is a similar Prayer Journal that I like too. I hadn’t really thought about what I’d use it for, but God knew I would come across it and He was ready to nudge me to start this prayer journal.

Homeschool Prayer Journal

My first prayer journal entry.

It’s about my eldest because she’s the child I am most worried about this school year.

I hadn’t thought about format, but here I starred the topics where I most want to see improvement. Only God can do that and if He uses me to help do that, I am willing. I dashed off a few ways I am already planning to help her in those areas. I’m sure God has His own agenda. He always seems to, eh?

Often, I have to get out of the way.

Then I prayed right there on the page.

Prayer Journal Entry

I hope my prayer isn’t too selfish.

I need her to be independently working so I can teach the middle kids and keep the toddler interested in tot school and out of trouble.

I know I often expect too much of my eldest. She has so much responsibility. I often rely on her too much.

I also pray that I can keep on schedule and on track with planning lessons so that everything runs smoothly this year. No more winging it with three officially in school and a toddler on the loose! I have to be diligent with meal planning, lesson planning, gathering materials, library books, printing and laminating, and being cheerful about it all.

That cheerful part is the hardest, let me tell ya. My husband doesn’t like coming home to The Grouch.

I think my next prayer entry should be about me and my attitude and how it affects my family.

I hope, in the spring or early summer, I can look back over my prayers and concerns and successes and failures to see how God has moved through our homeschool, through our family. How he has pruned us to be fruitful.

We are so blessed to be able to teach the kids at home.

It’s been years and I still update my prayer journal every fall and spring and it’s such a blessing to see where God has led our family!

As a military family, we often pray for great opportunities for our family when we PCS every few years. It’s getting more and more difficult as the kids get older for them to find extracurriculars and friends. It’s like the community falls away more and more as the kids get older.

Ways I pray for our homeschool and our children:

  • academics
  • best materials for each child
  • safety
  • good attitudes
  • schedule help
  • my attitude and cheerfulness
  • good influences in friends, coaches, teachers
  • understanding and comprehension for difficult materials
  • extracurricular classes and funds
  • driving lessons
  • dual credit options
  • part time work options
  • college, trade school, vocation
  • tests and exams
  • scholarships
  • relationships with peers, teachers, parents
  • Scripture

I love that I’ve homeschooled my eldest all the way to college and the other three kids are doing great!

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Comments

  1. Sabrina says

    March 12, 2018 at 2:07 am

    This is an EXCELLENT idea for homeschool moms (or really any mom with a few tweaks, we always need to pray for our kids and it is a great way to go back and see how those prayers were answered).

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  2. Mariel Davenport says

    August 23, 2021 at 10:57 am

    love this, as “retired” homeschool mom! I did something similar every year as school was starting. So important to pray for our kids, in whatever way they are educated. I love your practical and vulnerable approach.

    Reply
  3. Donna B Reidland says

    August 23, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    What a beautiful journal and prayer! I do still pray for my children even though they and most of my grandchildren are grown. Now I’m praying for my great-grands that they will come to know the Lord at an early age and that they will all follow the Lord wholeheartedly. And, yes, I have to pray for my attitude, too! More often than I care to think … sigh.

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  4. Kelly-Anne Combes says

    August 24, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    This is such a great idea for so many home schooling mamas! It can also be a great opportunity to look back on those for personal growth. Thank you much much linking up with us for #kcacols and we hope to see you next time.

    Reply
  5. Kendra Rogers says

    August 25, 2021 at 7:28 am

    My prayers for my kids are extremely specific and directed toward what they’re struggling with at that moment. Mostly strength of character in this selfish world lately.

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    • Kendra Rogers says

      September 3, 2021 at 7:13 am

      #KCACOLS

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  6. Becky, Cuddle Fairy says

    August 25, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Oh I love this idea so much. I think your prayer is very heartfelt and not at all selfish. I started homeschooling last year, it’s a wonderful journey to be on with the children. You have inspired me to start prayer journals for each of us this September, thank you. xx #KCACOLS

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  7. Dana, A mamanista Life says

    August 26, 2021 at 7:25 am

    This is such a super wonderful idea for homeschooling parents and perfect for reflection. It is full of positivity and love for your family, far from selfish. Thank you so much for joining us for #KCACOLS and we hope that you’ll come and join us next time. xx

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  8. Michele Morin says

    August 26, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Praying for our kids is the best gift we can give them!

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  9. Karen Friday says

    August 26, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    Journaling is therapy for me. And prayer journaling even better for me and others. Love this idea of journaling for your kids and homeschooling!

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  10. Lisa Blair says

    August 27, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    This is wonderful, Jennifer. I bless you as a homeschooling Mom who seeks the Lord and bathes her children/students in prayer. I retired last year from 26 years as a homeschooling Mom. It is an honor and privilege to teach our children. May God give you grace in the day-to-day living/teaching/learning/growing/discipling/stretching aspect of it.

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  11. Niki says

    August 29, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    I love prayer journaling! I am lucky to live in an area where our schools are not completely, horribly secular so I do not have to homeschool… yet. My oldest has recently graduated and she’s the one that I have to pray for the most as well. The world tries to quickly snatch our teens! Thanks for sharing on Traffic Jam Weekend! I’d love for you to share on Happiness is Homemade as well on LifeasaLEOWife.com!

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  12. Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

    August 31, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    This is a wonderful idea even if you don’t homeschool. I so appreciate and understand the sentence – “Often, I have to get out of the way” My mother’s heart so remembers these days. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

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  13. April Harris says

    September 4, 2021 at 2:24 am

    What a beautiful way to support your children, Jennifer! Your prayer journal is such a powerful tool on so many levels. Praying for our children is one of the most powerful things we can do for them. Thank you for sharing and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.

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