For many reasons, we are a family that is now FULLY committed to HOD, and using it as written. Before God brought us to this point, our homeschool was collapsing--and quickly. As I have mentioned on another thread, we will begin again in January. My children are placed in the perfect guide for their level and that decision alone is sometimes half of the battle!!
I cannot describe the peace that has come to my heart, our checking account:), our children, our homeschool because of FINALLY reaching this point. It really has been "in the nick of time" as my husband and I were making plans to enroll our dc in school and walk away from homeschooling forever. My heart grieved at the idea of the dream of homeschooling coming to an end. God moved on our hearts, revived us to this calling, directed our steps to HOD (which makes our homeschool tick as it should). Our endevors to homeschool would have failed if not for the Lord moving in this way.Here is how He brought us to a point of showing us that we are to use HOD:
1. Enabling us to FINALLY reconcile our philosophy of education, causing us to clearly see that HOD reflects that philosophy.
2. Enabling me to clearly see that while I want to give my children what is fitting for their education, I MUST think of myself in this journey. I MUST have a homeschool plan that I can execute, not just on my "best" days, but also my "worst" days, my busiest weeks, and all of the surprises that come along. The plan must be a "can-do" in all aspects, preserving my capacity to fulfill the other needs in my life, our home, and the needs of those around me. I must have a homeschool plan that does not sabotage success in the other areas of life!! HOD fills this need beyond what I can describe.
3. Showing us that our primary goal in homeschooling is to raise up our children to be warriors for Him. The Lord laid it heavily upon my heart two years ago that our children will be fighting a greater war than what I can imagine in the latter days of their little lives. I MUST arm them and prepare them with, not only a working knowledge of God's word, but a passion for His ways. HOD helps me effectively do this because I don't ALWAYS have all of the answers (shocking, I know
).This list just touches on a few things...
So no more searching, asking, wondering, googling, buying books that get shelved, crying, and curriculum hopping...etc.!!
I know I am kind of "gushing" right now! I tend to be a very passionate and emotional person... and ....this "eureka" has been a LOOONG time coming. The waiting for this resolution in our home has come with much tears and exhaustion at times, so I am pretty ecstatic--in case you can't tell.
Hope this blesses someone today.
Merry Christmas!!
It is the Christ-centered focus and ease of use that makes me know I would not want to use anything else. Rejoicing with you in your sense of peace 