This blessed me today ladies, and I thought it may bless some of you.Wanted: Homeschool Teacher
Tuesday / June 02, 2009
"Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us" (Psalm 68:28).
Have you ever thought about how an advertisement would read for a homeschool teacher? If truthfully stated, the ad would probably go something like this:
Now accepting applications-
Family seeking fun-loving, godly homeschool teacher. Applicant will be responsible for providing total educational development and daily personal care for children of multiple ages. Applicant will assume the following roles: cook, housemaid, nurse, taxi driver, administrative assistant, accountant, athletic coach, social director, computer technician, household and automotive repairman, gardener, course instructor in multiple subject areas and grade levels, and various other responsibilities. This is a full-time position-approximately 120 hours or more per week. Qualified candidates must be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize work loads while maintaining a friendly, enthusiastic attitude. Quick thinking, good memory, and a varied background in extensive subject matter are a must. Promising candidates will be resourceful, adjust easily to distractions, and display creative, hard-working leadership abilities. Organizational and problem solving skills are a plus. Previous teaching experience and/or college preferred, but is not required. If you're interested in working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, this is the position for you! For more information on this exciting opportunity to earn fulfilling, one-of-a-kind rewards, please apply in person today.
After reading these qualifications, no wonder many parents walk away from this employment opportunity. Who can measure up to these standards? Praise God, you can! As you step out in faith and yield your weaknesses to God's strength, you'll not only get the job, you'll also successfully homeschool and discover the fantastic benefits of teaching your children at home. "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might" (Ephesians 6:10).
Lord, homeschooling seems overwhelming, and there's so much to learn. Like the new guy on the job, teach me what I need to know to successfully homeschool with Your wisdom, strength, and power. In Jesus' name, Amen.
AOP Publications Daily email Devotional
Rember " The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night."Ps. 121:5-6
"Father I pray that You bless these women today,and their families that You lift them up in the palm of your hand and You never let them go. That we and our households may be encouraged today to carry out an fulfill the task that you have set before us. I pray Lord that You lead, guide, and strengthen us with Your power and spirit. Holy Spirit we ask you to encourage us if we are on track, and in the times we get off track or distracted please gently show us, that we may quickly repent and get back on track with You. Please use the Word that is within us to confirm what You have written on our hearts and the hearts of our children.Thank you for all the wonderful things You have planned for us today, and please help us to see them, and give You the praise. We thank you Father for this in Jesus Mighty, Precious, and Holy name, Amen."
In His name and His grace,
Joyanna
