The Homeschooler's 23rd Psalm

"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." -John 10:11

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He makes me to live on less sleep,

He leads me through the noise of many voices,

He restores my soul.

He leads me to teach the right lessons each day, for His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of undone laundry and kitchen messes, 

I will fear no evil, for You are with me, 

my teacher's guides and answer keys, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of critical family members.

You anoint my head with heavenly wisdom; 

my cup runs over.

Surely educated and godly children shall follow after me all the days of my life, 

and I will dwell again one day in a clean house with the Lord forevermore.

Praise God, we do have a good Shepherd who leads us through every homeschooling problem and provides for our every need. Best of all, our Shepherd knows us adn promises never to desert us when the wolf comes seeking to destroy (see John 10:11-13). As we listen to the Shepherd's voice and follow him, we are sure to receie a great reward as we reach the peaceful green pastures of Christlike, educated children. "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away" (1 Peter 5:4)

-From the Homeschool Mom's Bible; devotions by Janet Tatman; p. 647