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Hi everyone!
Wow! This HS Devotion today is incredible! It¡¦s everything I¡¦ve been trying to explain to many homeschool moms for years. It¡¦s everything I, and probably all of us feel constantly, and in my view, it¡¦s EXTREMELY important to read, save to your computer, print for your homeschool encouragement notebooks, or whatever you need to remind yourself DAILY that Satan does NOT want us to live for Christ, and will put fear into you every day. As this says, we need to combat it daily, as if we¡¦re at war¡K¡Kbecause we really are! As difficult as the last paragraph in this devotional is to read, it¡¦s true. It¡¦s more true as you go along, and homeschool into the older grades, because those are the grades in which our kids are most susceptible to the world¡¦s ungodliness and are the most unable to combat it on their own. It¡¦s also when we¡¦re most likely to give in to Satan¡¦s fears, and go against God¡¦s will, because it¡¦s the most scary time to homeschool. EVERY DAY Satan tries to make me feel guilt, low self worth, inability, and much, much fear. Every day I combat him, and mostly in the area of homeschooling. That¡¦s how I know what Marty and I have chosen to do is from God. That¡¦s how I know we¡¦ve answered YES to the call to home educate them, and that¡¦s how I know we¡¦re serving God well in this area. I¡¦ve saved this to my computer, AND printed it out for my homeschool encouragement section of my journal. I encourage you all to do the same. ƒº
God bless your wonderful homeschool day today!!!
Love,
Tracy
Homeschool Fears
Monday / January 28, 2008
Satan really takes advantage of homeschoolers. When you jump into something different, like teaching your own children, you become susceptible to his attacks of doubt and fear. Unsure of your abilities, you second-guess your decisions and desperately look for affirmation and direction. Added to those doubts are questioning remarks and comments from those who don't homeschool, and soon you begin to think, "I could really mess up my children's lives if I do this wrong!" The multiple battlefronts of spiritual, emotional, and physical attack call for reinforcement from the Lord. Only His divine strength, wisdom, and power can counteract Satan's fears.
The apostle Paul understood what being attacked by Satan felt liked. When addressing the church in Corinth, he stated in 2 Corinthians 7:5, "For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears." I'm sure at times Paul must have questioned if he was doing the right thing when he went on his missionary journeys to establish the early churches. Not only did the other apostles criticize his work with the Gentiles, but he also suffered at the hands of his fellow Jews and from the unbelieving communities he tried to reach. Add to those fears the beatings, shipwrecks, and other persecutions from without, and it's no wonder he was afraid. Still, Paul continued to trust in Jesus for every need and even his very life.
Are you tired from Satan's attacks? Does it seem like when you find victory over one fear another one develops? Dear one, I wish I could tell you that things will get better, but that might not be the case. The battles will probably remain. You see, if Satan can't keep your family from believing in Christ, his next goal is to keep your family from living for Christ. If you're feeling weary today, run to your commander and Lord and let His love empower you to face every fear. In Christ's name and by the power of His blood, you will defeat Satan. Besides, the worst way you could mess up your children's lives is if you don't fight. Don't let the fears win over you! "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith." (1 Peter 5:8-9a)
Lord God,
I recommit myself and my family to You today. Strengthen us to stand strong against the fears and discouragement that Satan brings to our homeschool. Let me see the plans and purpose that You have for us and may our lives glorify You. In the dear name of Jesus, Amen.
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Blessings and Peace,
Tracy Q.
wife of Marty for 20 years, mom of 3 wonderful children (1 homeschool graduate, 1 12th grader, and a 9th grader),
 homeschooling in 15th year in Buffalo, NY
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Thank you. For many reasons homeschooling and beyond, I needed that today.
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Betsie
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Thanks, Tracy. This was the perfect article for me to read after the fears I have had all weekend.
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