Revelations as Time Goes On

I know I've heard people talk about having things to accomplish which they really couldn't do themselves, things that had to happen, but they needed the Lord to work it out. At this point in time, I have no specific stories like this (probably due to my lack of realizing it!), but it makes sense to me. 

Once upon a time I thought a schedule, a plan, resources and determination would be all I needed to have a great school year. The older I get, the more I don't want to say definitively anything about how to do this or that...there are times and situations where you are called to do something which in your heart of hearts, is a task bigger than you. There are times as a parent, specifically a homeschooling parent, where you know something HAS to happen, and it has to happen that year. Yet, when it's all laid out, you just throw up your hands and say, "Well, we'll see what miracle occurs to make this come to pass." The reason could be there are intangibles mingled throughout; elements only you as the mom/teacher know.

I just wanted to write about this to encourage other homeschooling  if you find yourself feeling this way about the upcoming school year. It is a good place to be when that place has you at the feet of Jesus, relying solely on Him to see you through. Our own strength just fades as we get older. Raising kids gets harder and harder as they age. School gets complicated. Discipling gets more serious and the need for it more urgent. And in a world that says we can't really KNOW anything about the Bible or God, it takes diligence to remember we can, should and have to know plenty about the Bible and God.

If you are 'in Christ'--have been aware of your sin and how it offends God Almighty; have gone to God and asked forgiveness for your sins, trusting in the work of Jesus on the cross at Calvary (dying in your place) and believe Jesus rose from the dead, conquering the death and separation from God (ie the eternal penalty for unrepentant sin is Hell), you can stand on the solid rock and ask Him to help you accomplish what you need to accomplish.

Don't be discouraged or afraid. Keep your eyes on God and walk close to Him. He wills how you the way if you ask and trust Him.