I wish I could say that during my fourteen years of homeschooling that I had done all things without complaining and disputing! (Philippians 2:14) You may want to keep this verse handy to assign for penmanship practice when quarrels break out. It might also serve as a reminder to you. (Especially if you get envious of friends who flutter to ladies’ Bible studies and shopping while you call out spelling words.) Remind yourself that you are pouring your life out before the Lord as a drink offering. This will make it easier to stay committed during a long winter. Just think, twelve of these winters make up one child’s season of homeschooling years. As they launch into the world and you see the fruit of your sacrifice, you will truly have cause to rejoice.

The beginning of a new school year is always exciting. We are excited about new books and curriculum, and the dreams of success that they bring. But it’s hard to stay excited once the new has worn off. In Philippians 3 Paul teaches us to press on. Forget that bad day yesterday and reach forward to those things which are ahead, the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

More Next time!  Hang on until summer moms!

Robin Khoury

www.help4homeschoolmoms