God is Enough (even when you aren't)

When two moms meet at church, in a park, or in line at the grocery store, the conversation inevitably turns to what school the kids go to. When I reply, "We homeschool" a vast majority of moms express a desire to homeschool, or at least say the have thought about it. They applaud those that do it, but say they never could. They aren't patient enough. They aren't organized enough. They aren't educated enough. They believe they aren't enough. This breaks God's heart. This breaks my heart. But I know the secret. God IS enough. Sisters, Women of God, if He has put it on your heart to keep and educate your children at home, where they can grow and learn surrounded by the ones that love them most, soaking in truth, and loving wisdom, He will provide all you need to answer that call. And he will make it BEAUTIFUL.

We expect our children to grow, to learn and to become insatiable learners. We tell them to be patient. As they grow, we teach them to be organized and responsible. They must follow-through. And we love them through the process. Growing in patience can be a painful process, but God's mercies are new every morning. Becoming more organized takes practice; it's a process. But, His order can be ours. Sacrificing time, attention, energy, child-free errands, and thorough house-cleanings, in order to homeschool is an investment that will bring boundless blessings for generations. We believe children are capable of being patient, learning new skills, and becoming what God has created them to be. We need to believe this of ourselves. After all, we are God's children, and we too, are becoming. You can educate your children at home. And here's another little secret; you've been doing it all along. The only difference is that you'll be doing it on purpose, while totally depending on the Holy Spirit to guide and strengthen you. Exciting, isn't it? Y es, You CAN do it. ‎