Prayer and Back to School

I can't believe it's been months since I've blogged! I have had many blogs simmering in my mind...but haven't set aside the time to write.
This is such a powerful truth that I am reminded of I need to share.
This week Isaac went back to school. Kindergarten. He is in a special day class...he started at 3 1/2 and now he's 5 1/2. I shouldn't be sad. I shouldn't be anxious. I should be prayed up and ready to go! I thought I was. I prayed Isaac would understand he needed to start back to school. It's not like preparing with other "typical kids." With typical kids there is a build up of excitement, new clothes, new backpack, for homeschool parents-  new curriculum, excitement to see friends...not with Isaac. With Isaac we have a big question mark. Does he understand? I passed by his school, "We'll be back on Tuesday" I explained the Saturday before. I laid out pictures....almost time for school. No response. The day came and I felt peace, but nervous he would have a tantrum and cry. He did cry a little when we walked out the door but after the walk down our block and a little bit of wait time....Isaac got on the bus without a tear! It was a huge answer to prayer! I felt so excited. My boy is such a pro! Then I check my email and learn he has a new teacher. Heart pounding...nerves on edge and my stomach churned. How did this happen? We had a meeting before summer and Isaac would have the same teacher he had in pre-school. Now a change. How would he do? Is she nice? She knows NOTHING about my son....God reminded me He has Isaac in the palm of His hands and I need not fear. As the week went by I realized something...I had been praying so much for Isaac to not cry/freak out/have melt downs about going back to school. This was answered in a big way. But I did not even think to pray for his teacher! I did pray a general prayer for his teacher and classroom, for Isaac to not act agressive, for him to make a friend this year, for him to get back into the swing of things...but the teacher was not a concern I felt I needed to lift to my Abba. God already had this! He was going to have a teacher I knew and loved. Now....gulp, this all changed. God gently reminded me, "Laura, you did not need to pray for Isaac's new teacher...You did not even know until after the fact that Isaac would have a new teacher. But guess what....I had this covered. Remember, I, Jesus, live to make intercession for you. I have been praying for you and for Isaac so the new teacher is covered in prayer. All you need to do is trust me." (Romans 8:34 NIV-Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. Romans 8:26 NLT--And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.)
I didn't know Isaac would have a new teacher so I didn't think to pray for that! But God knew and as I prayed for my son to have a great school year, for him to be a blessing in his classroom and in his school, for him to be able to speak more words and overcome the obstacles and challenges of autism, God knew....God knew what Isaac needed and He prayed all those prayers I missed. I do not believe I can express it in words how peaceful I feel to know this. I didn't pray for this new teacher...but God did...Jesus had it covered and now I can "catch up" and pray for her along with Him. Amazing...