It has been 10 years since we first started homeschooling our children. At first, I was against homeschooling and thought that the public school should be the one to school my son. You see, I was praying to God, actually telling Him {ahem} that he needed to tell the public school what to do with my child.
However, God had something else in mind.
He worked on my heart and convinced me that what my son needed was to be home with me. I put my faith in God, brought him home from public school and haven’t looked back since.
He has since graduated from homeschooling and I have continued to homeschool his 3 younger siblings.
Prayer has always been a part of my life, but I have learned that God cares about everything I do, no matter how big or small. Had God always answered the prayer the way I wanted? No, He hasn’t. I would like to share with you a little about how prayer has been a big part of our homeschooling.
John 14:13-14
13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.
If you are considering homeschooling, you and your spouse should pray and ask God if it is right for your family. Homeschooling is not an easy decision and some families may possibly have to sacrifice an income for the spouse to stay at home. Ask God to pave the way for your to have your children home with you. God can open the door and provide the way!
Matthew 21:22
22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
When the decision has been made that you will be homeschooling, ask God to help find the curriculum that will work for you and your children. Just because your best friend is using it or a big time homeschooling blogger is using it, doesn’t mean that it will be a good fit for you! God has a plan for your family. He has a plan for your children. We just need to be obedient and listen to what God wants for us and not what we want.
I do know that if it wasn’t for the grace of God and Him leading my life and answering my prayers, that I wouldn’t be where I am at today. This homeschooling journey is tough. There are some days I don’t think I can go on, but God has my back and when I reach out to Him through prayer, He is there for me. God does care about you and your family.
He does care about the little things in your life.
He just wants you to trust Him enough to ask Him.
Do you have a burden on your heart? Please let me know so that I can pray for you!
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