Welcome everyone to Special Words for Special Needs. Happy New Year! It's almost time to return to the normal work routine. There are varying amounts of enthusiasm about that. Let me encourage you today and strengthen your determination for the coming semester.
I was putting together a until study for my children about work. I searched my Bible for answers and came away with a new perspective on work. Work is rewarded and a desired trait for those who worship God. Adam was given a job and he was happy.
In all labour there is profit. Proverbs 14:23
There are times that your hard work as a teacher does not show. It can be easy to get discouraged and frustrated. The Lord has promised that he will "bless all the work of thine hand" Deuteronomy 28:12 You may not see the immediate results of your hard work but they are growing and someday there will be a wonderful harvest.
You probably didn't sign up to be a parent for the rest of your life. Most of us had happy thoughts of drifting into grandparent-hood traveling the country in a RV and having couple time again. Then you meet the cutest bundle of joy ever! But the problems come and now you face a lifetime of parenthood and constant care. Yes, you will work more than most. You will be caring for a blessing from God; not many have such a reward placed at their feet.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1Corinthians 15:58
Our work may not be easy all the time but it is worthwhile. Work for the Lord and your children will sense the difference. Tell them and begin building a work ethic in them to work for the Lord. Your focus on the Lord in all that you do will strengthen your walk with the Lord.
I am happy to point out that the search for member blogs has been changed. You can now list yourself as special needs. I hope we can use this feature to more easily search out others who are in the same boat. I would also ask that if you or anyone you know unschools their special needs child to let me know. I would love to write about unschooling!
Heather lives in West Virginia. She and her husband have been homeschooling their 5 children for 7 years. Due to a genetic disorder their children have multiple special needs. Living life to the fullest for the glory of God is their goal! Visit Heather's page at www.homeschoolblogger.com/gfcfmomofmany/
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