Many of us feel God
calling us to do His works such as working the church nursery, or making
cookies for the neighbor, or praying with a friend who is struggling. Then
there are times where God calls us to do things that take a step leap of
faith. Things that people may think of you as crazy or they may not agree with
you. I am sure we all have experienced this.
When we are called by
God to do His works we are to be obedient. I know, easier said than done. We
may question Him and ask Him if this is truly what He wants us to do. We worry
what others will say or the whispers that may occur behind our backs. This is
where our trust in Him comes into play. When we do what He asks us to do some
people may tease us, bully us, put us down, mock us, and gossip about us. Sometimes we may stand alone. However,
our obedience will bring us blessings.
Lately, I have felt
this way with homeschooling. I was called to homeschool. I was fearful. I do
not even know if I could explain exactly how I felt when God was leading me
down this path. I questioned Him many times. I argued, whined, and possibly
threw a temper tantrum or two. Once I overcame my toddler behavior I knew God
led me to homeschool, so I knew He would guide me. I could only fail if I took
my eyes off of Him.
My children and I have
heard many comments and even had “jabs” thrown at us for homeschooling. That is
okay. I homeschool because He told me too. I have learned there are people who
are absolutely against homeschooling and believe children should attend a
public or private school. That is okay. Those are their opinions. However, it
is not okay for people, many grown adults, to criticize, gossip, and outcast the
children who are homeschooled. Homeschool children are no different from public
school children. They ALL are a gift
from God.
When we are called by
Him we need to focus on what He wants us to do and not worry about other people
and their thoughts. He knows what is best for us and our families.
686. My children
serving others
687. My daughter making
dinner on her own
688. Quiet talks with
close friends
689. Dinner and
laughter with new friends
690. The new friendship
He has blessed us with
691. The fall weather
692. The early morning accountability
text message to get me out of bed
693. Fresh haircuts
694. Homeschooling
695. His Grace
He will equip us with the strength and knowledge we need to perform His works....
Homeschooling is a calling
ReplyDeleteYes it is a calling. I just pray that some people see it like that. Homeschooling is a calling as becoming a teacher in a public school is a calling
DeleteI felt that same calling over 8 years ago, when my son was entering middle school. Unfortunately, my son fought me on it, plus my husband didn't stand behind my desire to homeschool...so we sent him to public school. There were MANY heartaches that we faced because of this decision. My son made many unwise choices because of the friends he made there. I always think back and wonder how different things might have been if I had obeyed that calling from God. I know God will bless you and your family richly because of your obedience! May His perfect grace be evident in all your do!
ReplyDeleteIn His Love, Ann @ Christ in the Clouds
http://christintheclouds.blogspot.com/
Hello Forever Neighbor,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you. I'm hopping over from Ann's link up to count gifts too. Homeschooling is a fun, hard work adventure, isn't it? Such neat times with the kids too. :)
Smiling with you at your gifts of dinner and laughter with new friends, fall weather, and accountability texts. :)
Have a great week,
Jennifer Dougan
www.jenniferdougan.com