Giving Thanks in Homeschool...

As Christians, it is our duty and privilege
to give thanks and praise to the Lord continually.
"Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.
In everything give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you."
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

One of the many blessings that I
continually am thankful for is
the blessing of home education our children.

It is such a blessed privilege to have the freedom
to home educate our children
in the way the Lord leads us.
Our children alone are one of the greatest blessings.
They are an heritage of the Lord,
His reward, arrows in our quiver
that we have the wonderful privilege and responsibility
to prepare, focus, and aim
toward the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ps.127)

We get to fulfill God's command
to teach them diligently while we sit, walk,
lie down, rise up... all day long! (Deut.6:5-7)
Truly the Lord has blessed us greatly
in the privilege to train up our children
in the way they should go
and the wonderful opportunity to see
the fruit of our labors as they grow older
and do not depart from what they have been taught.
(Proverbs 22:6)

We get to see first-hand how the Lord
answers our prayers for our children.
We get to see them grow right before our eyes.
We get to see them make mistakes
and see the Holy Spirit work in their heart.
We get to see them respond to the Holy Spirit
and develop a love for the Lord.

Everyday is a day spent together as a family,
learning together, growing together,
loving and serving the Lord together.
That is something to truly praise God for.
One day the time will come
when they are no longer in our home.
They will have homes of their own.
We will no longer have the time and moments
that we have now
to teach, train, admonish, and nuture them
in the things of the Lord.
Oh, may we cherish these moments
and pour out thanksgiving and praise to God,
from Whom all blessings flow.

"I will bless the LORD at all times:
his praise shall continually be in my mouth."
~ Psalm 34:1



Benefits in Homeschooling

~ Passing on our family values ~
All day, every day we get to
point our children to the Lord Jesus Christ,
demonstrate Christ's love,
and the importance of living for Him.
We get to lead and direct them
in obedience to Him
and show them the joy of serving Him.


~ Sheparding their hearts ~
We have the opportunity to better see
the condition of our children's hearts, daily.
Which enables us to train them
and pray for them specifically.


~ Educating for Eternity ~
We have a wonderful opportunity
to teach, admonish, and train them
in spiritual Truths,
leading them to the Saviour,
shaping their character,
preparing them for service
that the Lord has for them,
to live a righteous life that
pleases our Heavenly Father,
honors and glorifies Him,
giving them a burden for souls,
which has eternal value.


~ A tailor-made education ~
We have the opportunity to teach them
according to their learning style, interests, etc...
We can encourage and allow them
to learn of their Creator and
His presence in all things.
We can encourage and allow them
to learn of the things they are interested in
and develop a real love for learning.


~ Academic Excellence ~
We have the opportunity to allow them
to explore and research fully,
enabling them for mastery in areas.
They are able to soak in what the learn.
Time is on our side as we are able
to educate them all day, every day.
They get to learn in 'real life'.


~ Flexibility and Variety ~
We have the opportunity to allow them
and encourage them to pursue their interests.
We have the freedom to choose
the direction of their education,
what tools to use, and the freedom
to make changes when needed.


"Bless the LORD, O my soul,
and forget not all his benefits."
~ Psalm 103:2



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"O Lord, open thou my lips;
and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise."
~ Psalm 51:15