I sincerely believe that our children have a deep well-spring of abilities, gifts and talents placed within them.  The ability to learn language, to speak, and then to read.  the ability to reason, to learn numbers and then learn various concepts of math.....the "3 R's" (among many other precious things) are already set into motion  and have been placed there by our creator.

my job as 'teacher' is to simply create an environment that produces within them the passion and the desire to unleash their unique God-given abilities.  It is my goal and my prayer daily, that I am gentle and loving in all my ways, "when I sit and when I walk, when I lie down and when I rise up".  I hope to never stifle their spirits by my own daily shortcomings.  I so desire our home to be a place where they feel secure in all aspects of daily life.  learning as we go.

The public school system says 'you must be qualified - according to man's standards'.  Gods word tells me otherwise.  I am already 'qualified' to 'teach' my children.  I know this because He has entrusted me with them.  If you have children, than you are 'qualified'.  God say's so. 

As homeschool educators, we must always bare this in mind, never allowing the 'worlds views' to infiltrate our homes.  we must 'rise up' and stand strong, renewing our minds daily unto the Lord.  He has a plan, a very special plan for each homeschooled child. 

sacrifices are made for each individual homeschool family...but we are priviledged to be at home, creating the environment necessary to bring out the beautiful gifts within each child God has entrust to us today.

Lord, I pray over these moms today, may you fill them with a desire to grow closer to you.  May they see YOU in the eyes of their sweet children.  May we all be encouraged even through the rough seasons of our journey as homeschoolers, that you are our Creator.  You have a special plan and purpose for each day of our lives.  May we not squander the time, but use it wisely to create a beautiful environment, one rich with love and good books and comforting words. 

Amen