Thirty-two new families will be joining Greenhouse this fall. Please pray that the social gatherings and fall orientations this month will help each household begin to find their place in the community. Pray particularly for those families making the transition to homeschooling or co-schooling for the first time. Pray that the new students will be able to establish friendships quickly and that returning students will extend bona fide hospitality.

As we finish out the summer and begin to push toward the new school year, let’s pause to consider the words of Jesus in Matthew 11.

Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

What weighs heavily upon you? What contributes to your weariness or in what ways are you restless? Prayerfully offer yourself to the Lord. How does the Son of God describe Himself? To what degree does His gentleness and lowliness of heart reflect in you? Pray that His promise of an easy yoke may be experienced in our lives together and in our respective households this summer.