Heavenly Father,
I come to You tonight asking for wisdom and guidance. I need to remember to follow what 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."
Help me, I pray, to not allow myself to dwell on my concerns. Help me to rest in You. Trusting You to carry the burden and give me strength for the days and weeks and months ahead.
Help me to be careful not to push to "get school done" while wronging those I love with my attitudes and actions. Let my children see me walk through times of stress with a meek and quiet spirit. I confess, that that has not been the case in the last year. I have thoroughly, acted like there was a sign above the dining room table (the place where we "do school") that said, "Abandon hope, all ye who enter here".
God forgive my sin and cause Your face to shine upon me, "cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust. Cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee." Psalm 143:8
Amen
Showing posts with label homeschool concerns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label homeschool concerns. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Today Jamie woke up throwing up, so consequently, I spent the day washing soiled clothes and bed linens. It is now 10:00 p.m. and I am not feeling so well myself. My stomache is aching.
The boys reluctantly did their schoolwork, they thought that since Jamie wasn't going to "do school" that they shouldn't have to either. Caleb's lack of interest in school concerns me. I don't know how to deal with it. He doesn't care about anything but playing, and I guess that is normal for all little boys. I just pictured our homeschool experience differently.
I wanted smiling faces and eager learners and what I am getting are frowns and reluctance to learn anything. I need to find solutions to these problems. I don't want them to look back on these years with regret and bitterness. I don't want to be the prison guard, I want my home to be filled with joy and laughter and yes, learning.
How can I accomplish this seemingly impossible task?
Dear God, "cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto thee."
"Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust. Make me to go in the paths of thy commandments for in thee do I trust. I will lift my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
These things I ask and pray in the precious name of Jesus.
Amen
The boys reluctantly did their schoolwork, they thought that since Jamie wasn't going to "do school" that they shouldn't have to either. Caleb's lack of interest in school concerns me. I don't know how to deal with it. He doesn't care about anything but playing, and I guess that is normal for all little boys. I just pictured our homeschool experience differently.
I wanted smiling faces and eager learners and what I am getting are frowns and reluctance to learn anything. I need to find solutions to these problems. I don't want them to look back on these years with regret and bitterness. I don't want to be the prison guard, I want my home to be filled with joy and laughter and yes, learning.
How can I accomplish this seemingly impossible task?
Dear God, "cause me to know the way wherein I should walk, for I lift up my soul unto thee."
"Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning, for in thee do I trust. Make me to go in the paths of thy commandments for in thee do I trust. I will lift my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.
These things I ask and pray in the precious name of Jesus.
Amen
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