Playing Hooky

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." 

-Colossians 3:23

Does staying under the warm covers sound appealing to you this morning? Would you like to sleep in and then take a the day off from homeschooling to get caught up with all the housework? After all, chores would get done a lot faster with four pairs of little hands to help.

First Corinthians 15:58 says, "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." As a homeschool mom, some days you just don't feel like having school. Being supermom lost its novelty a long time ago, and you would just like to have your house clean, organized and feeling like a "home" again instead of a cluttered schoolroom.

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God calls us to obedience in all areas of our lives, including homeschooling. As much as you want to check off homeschooling on your list today, don't. Your children's future depends on your daily discipline of placing homeschooling as a priority. Dirt and clutter will always return, but not the opportunities to teach your children. God is waiting for you to get up and get going. Be steadfast and throw off those covers.

-Taken from Homeschool Mom's Bible; devotions by Janet Tatman; p. 1103

I was very focused on homeschooling in the early years, but definitely developed the desire to play hooky as time has gone on. I think that once in a while it is fine to take a break, but it is important not to get in the habit of trading school for play time. Since we set the example for our children, it's important that we model the importance of doing our best for God.