"Summon your power, God, show us your strength, our God, as you have done before." -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 workloads while maintaining a friendly, enthusiastic attitude. Quick thinking, good memory and extensive knowledge of varied subject matter are a must. Promising candidates will be resourceful, able to adjust easily to distractions and display creative, hard-working leadership abilities. Organizational and problem-solving skills are a plus. Previous teaching experience and college degree preferred but 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, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power" (Ephesians 6:10).
Lord, homeschooling seems overwhelming, and there's so much to learn. Like the new person on the job, teach me what I need to know to successfully homeschool with your wisdom, strength and power. In Jesus' name, amen.
-From the Homeschool Mom's Bible; devotions by Janet Tatman; p. 635
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