We are ready to start week 2 of our school year! I thought I would do a little blogging about our school year.
I have had many people recently say "I don't know how you do it". I can honestly say- I don't do it!!! The Lord is my strength!! I honestly have days that I dread the day because of the work it takes. I have had moments that I thought it would be easier to not homeschool. I could afford more if I worked and didn't school the boys. Then I look at the alternatives. I see many children not succeeding academically because time is not taken by the parents to put their best in their child's education. I have seen children also struggling in their walk with God because of the influences from public school. On the other hand I am inspired and spurred on by many successful homeschoolers around me - godly families that I see their children growing academically and spiritually. Some of them have students graduated and others with a child graduating this year.
I know homeschooling is not for everyone. I am not putting down or condemning anyone who makes other choices. It is a personal choice each family must make. I do think we can learn by watching others. We have to make the best decision for our children.
God tells us in James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
As we make decisions for our children we need to examine and be sure our decisions are not selfishly motivated but truly what we think God wants for for us and our children.
I am by NO means perfect nor do I have it all together!
I am constantly asking God to help me and yet I find my self making selfish decisions. Only through the strength of God am I able to follow what God wants me to do.
As I prepare for week 2, I ask God to help me follow through each day with the task set before me. Only with the help of the Holy Spirit can I succeed!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Gideon- a daunting task!
Judges 6-7
This passage covers the story of Gideon. He was given a job by God- go against the Midianites.
In Ch. 6 he asks God multiple times for signs that God really wants him to do this job. He is shown very clearly that God has indeed given him this task.
I find myself doing this in my day to day life. Sometimes I catch myself complaining about the dishes, laundry, floors to vacuum, and toys to pick up. I forget that God has clearly directed each path of my life. I prayed for 5 years for children and God has given us 3 wonderful boys. I prayed to be a stay at home mom- God allowed that to happen. Each of these area have been given clearly by God, He will give the strength to accomplish it. I also think of why Gideon and the Israelites were in the situation. They had sinned against God- they worshiped the idols of the land and put other Gods before Him. When I complain or become discontented with my life it is because I am living the flesh (sinful nature). When I am living in the flesh, my motives are selfish and all about ME. Therefore, the tasks I have in my day- laundry, dishes, cleaning, and boys to care for, become an insurmountable army.
Gideon was given a very small army in our eyes- 300 men against the very powerful large Midian Army. IMPOSSIBLE!!
My work seems that way. Until I remember that I do not have to do this along. As a matter of fact, I am sinning by doing it myself. I need to walk in the Spirit allowing my thoughts to be focused on God and therefore I will have His strength and also see the tasks through His eyes. What a change in perspective.
Gideon was encouraged when he heard the men talking about the dream. He then went back gathered his men and went into battle. God had the victory, but without Gideon actually moving forward there would have been none.
I struggle daily/hourly who am I kidding, by the minute most days to walk in the Spirit living for God. I can move into my day joyfully when I see the day ahead as a way to serve Him and worship Him. I am a stay at home mom- my days consist mostly of my boys. I MUST remember that my job/joy is training them to serve God. I must be that example of joyfully serving.
I pray that my ramblings may have helped someone today. If you were helped, PRAISE THE LORD!! Feel free to comment or send me a message especially if you have any questions.
Have a super day and center your day and thoughts on Christ!!
This passage covers the story of Gideon. He was given a job by God- go against the Midianites.
In Ch. 6 he asks God multiple times for signs that God really wants him to do this job. He is shown very clearly that God has indeed given him this task.
I find myself doing this in my day to day life. Sometimes I catch myself complaining about the dishes, laundry, floors to vacuum, and toys to pick up. I forget that God has clearly directed each path of my life. I prayed for 5 years for children and God has given us 3 wonderful boys. I prayed to be a stay at home mom- God allowed that to happen. Each of these area have been given clearly by God, He will give the strength to accomplish it. I also think of why Gideon and the Israelites were in the situation. They had sinned against God- they worshiped the idols of the land and put other Gods before Him. When I complain or become discontented with my life it is because I am living the flesh (sinful nature). When I am living in the flesh, my motives are selfish and all about ME. Therefore, the tasks I have in my day- laundry, dishes, cleaning, and boys to care for, become an insurmountable army.
Gideon was given a very small army in our eyes- 300 men against the very powerful large Midian Army. IMPOSSIBLE!!
My work seems that way. Until I remember that I do not have to do this along. As a matter of fact, I am sinning by doing it myself. I need to walk in the Spirit allowing my thoughts to be focused on God and therefore I will have His strength and also see the tasks through His eyes. What a change in perspective.
Gideon was encouraged when he heard the men talking about the dream. He then went back gathered his men and went into battle. God had the victory, but without Gideon actually moving forward there would have been none.
I struggle daily/hourly who am I kidding, by the minute most days to walk in the Spirit living for God. I can move into my day joyfully when I see the day ahead as a way to serve Him and worship Him. I am a stay at home mom- my days consist mostly of my boys. I MUST remember that my job/joy is training them to serve God. I must be that example of joyfully serving.
I pray that my ramblings may have helped someone today. If you were helped, PRAISE THE LORD!! Feel free to comment or send me a message especially if you have any questions.
Have a super day and center your day and thoughts on Christ!!
Monday, March 25, 2013
Welcome Back!!
The title is for myself!! I would really like to get into a much better routine of blogging. Maybe this time it will happen.
There have been many things going on in our family. Sickness, birthdays, sickness, school, sickness, music, sickness, and did I mention sickness. It seems that since the beginning of the year we have had at least 1 person with a cold or sick. Praying we get on top of it soon.
The Lord has truly been doing some great things for us and I would like to share some of them. SO in the next few days, as God allows, I will be adding some of those things as well as some of what I have been learning through the Holy Spirit.
There have been many things going on in our family. Sickness, birthdays, sickness, school, sickness, music, sickness, and did I mention sickness. It seems that since the beginning of the year we have had at least 1 person with a cold or sick. Praying we get on top of it soon.
The Lord has truly been doing some great things for us and I would like to share some of them. SO in the next few days, as God allows, I will be adding some of those things as well as some of what I have been learning through the Holy Spirit.
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