Hello, God. It's me, Mara.

It’s back to school for young and old, a happy day for some! Buy needed things, supplies and clothes, which is the rule of thumb.

Then tackle fear which some kids have but most know school is fun! Good thoughts — good sleep; take it easy — then you’ll know that you’ve won!

School buses came to help parents, ’round ’bout 1915. Bright yellow was the color choice, and “Keep the busses clean.” Imagine keeping cars off roads, some millions every year! That sure saves folks some bucks on gas — you almost hear them cheer!

  Are rules still taught like long ago — like right from wrong, obey? Kids need to learn rules to live by, to learn there’s one right way. Honesty counts, but that takes strength; rewards are in the end. Do right, not wrong, know truth is best; we know Lord, You’re our friend!

There’s suffering, too, that’s part of life, for both the young and old, life’s hazardous and difficult; we need God’s hand to hold. Self-discipline is a good thing, better than aimlessness, where love is lost and blessings missed and dear friends make a fuss.

Lacking purpose, shameless and lost, did parents spare the rod (1)? We need purpose; knowing we’re loved, and know we come from God. Examples help to pave the way — from Pa and Ma and school. Most little kids know right from wrong, and know the Golden Rule.

  Discovering life is exciting, though life down here’s not long. We go to school to learn wisdom, and practice right, not wrong.

Summer’s ending, the winds do blow as off to school we go. There is much work for everyone, so kids can learn and know. In a few years, our world may change, as knowledge does extend. Have fun in school, study and learn, know aimlessness will end.

Love, Mara

(1) Proverbs 13:24 “He that spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him promptly.”