Chalk Attacks

Yesterday was the first day Allen Independent School District teachers went back into their classrooms for COVID-Cautious prep work and in-service. Our family took a walk over to the school and left a whole bunch of as we prayed for them and for all the Viking families.💟⚓️

“May the Lord guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” Isaiah 58:11.

Amen amen. 🙏🏻

We write these verses and draw these pretty pictures on the sidewalks not just to encourage teachers and school staff or make them smile as they walk into work, but also because it’s the best way our family knows to successfully fight real battles. We believe Ephesians 6:17 is true in that the word of God is the sword of the Spirit, an offensive weapon against enemies. So often the Bible and it’s message is used as a weapon against people or programs or politics but it’s not meant to be a weapon against those who are made in His image. God’s word is not meant to be a weapon against the people He made! The enemy is Satan, not our fellow humans. The wicked efforts made by the evil one to distract and divide and destroy and cause doubt in believers are the attacks of a spiritual war. Like, a real battle is happening. Always has and still is. So because Hebrews 4:12 says “the word of God is alive and active and sharper than any double-edged sword” our family armors up and goes on the attack with simple chalk messages on sidewalks that we believe actually acts as a force field or a barrier to fend off evil. If it also helps our local teachers know how much they are loved and appreciated and that they are continually prayed for and powered up and protected in His name, then that’s just an added bonus.⚔️📖

So many teachers are starting this school year with an empty cup. All poured out. Already used up and drained. Our prayer is for you to be refreshed and renewed by God as He works in you and through you this school year. May He be the one to refresh you when you are dry. 💟⚓️

“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.” 🤗 1 Peter 1:6

We had planned to write a different verse and draw a different image here. That large blue rain drop to the left of the G in God was supposed to be the letter A and there was going to be a flowery vine illustrating the verse “abide in me”.

This is not the first time a new verse and different image has come to mind mid-motion. My hope is that the weary walker knows how much God loves them. This was meant just for YOU.❤️

Is your soul parched too? Thirsty for something more, something else, something new? We prayed for other neighbors and all who might see this photo on social media too. We prayed for our own family and our own weary hearts. That God would rain down His love and grace and soak the whole world in His Holy Spirit so that all our weary souls would be refreshed by Him and in Him. 🙏🏻🌦☔️

“You gave abundant showers O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance.” Psalm 68:9

‘Normal’ is soon to be re-defined for each one of us. God please lead us. We know Your way is the best way and that you are the opposite of “normal”. Help us walk forward with you without fear of the future.

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10