Homeschooling With A Meek and Quiet Spirit

 

"If we are fearful, worried, anxious, frustrated, irritated, or angry, we are undermining all we want to accomplish by homeschooling. "

 

"Keep in mind the Lord uses difficulties in what we are doing to refine and grow us. Seldom are those struggles a signal to undo what He has called us to do! The problems should be pulling us to a greater level of seeking the Lord and depending on Him. May we never choose to turn back from the path the Lord has set us on simply because it isn't easy."

"Contentment and gratitude are tightly bound together. If I am grateful that I can stay home with my children and homeschool, then I am going to be content in what I am doing. If I am thankful for each of my children, I will not wish they were different or that they would not bring trials into my life. When I am thinking about my husband's positive traits, I am grateful for him. When I am praising him, I am content with the leadership he provides for our home."

"Consequences must be decided on, and consistently used. Be strong and courageous; allow the consequences to do their work!"

"Prodding children, even with the intention of helping them avoid consequences, can be a meek and quiet spirit snatcher.  We grow tired of cajoling and not seeing results. Before long we find ourselves nagging in an irritated tone rather than continuing with pleasant nudging."

"Following the Lord through homeschooling will cause us to daily deny ourselves and take up our cross. It is imperative that we keep the truth of God's Word in our minds and hearts so we don't become resentful of our workload. "

"When negative emotions come over me, it is usually because I am thinking about myself. I become angry with the children because it is an inconvenience to me to have to correct them and be patient with them." "Thank the Lord for the ongoing opportunities to teach my children to be orderly and responsible. There are times when it is appropriate to be happy for the opportunity to develop a servants heart by picking up for others.