Call the Yellow Bus

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." -Hebrews 10:35-36

Well, I guess you'd better quit. Just call the school and have them send the little yellow bus to pick up your kids tomorrow," I said sarcastically to my friend who was discouraged after a long week of homeschooling. These were certainly not the most encouraging words to say to a fellow homeschooler, but it was effective. Responding with a renewed commitment to homeschool, she sought the Lord's guidance and changed her curriculum to better fit her daughters' learning styles.

As homeschools, we've all been at the place of wanting to "throw in the towel." Satan provides numerous temptations and reasons for us to quit homeschooling our children. But God's Words says, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:62). We need to be steadfast and not give up when our children complain, other people slander and daily chores become too much. Looking back takes our eyes off the One who can lead us through a difficult time, and we simply need to ask God to make a way through the problems: "Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him" (Matthew 6:8). My friend still remembers that turning point in her homeschooling. Hopefully, you'll be gentler than I was as you encourage other homeschoolers. There is a reward waiting to be received for instructing our children at home - godly children and godly parents.

💮Jesus, my strength to homeschool is in you alone. Only your wisdom can help me teach our children what they need to learn. Provide the encouragement I need today, and help me hold fast to the promises you give in your Word. Amen.

-Taken from Homeschool Mom's Bible; devotions by Janet Tatman; p. 906

The beginning of high school has been a challenge. Both our daughter and I have felt overwhelmed and struggled a bit with getting a handle on things. Although we felt like "throwing in the towel," after seeking the Lord for help, we now have a plan for how to proceed for the second semester. We will "keep calm and homeschool on!"