You have been called by God to raise your children. Ponder this thought. You are raising the next generation - the future leaders of our homes, churches, and our nation. What an incredible and awesome responsibility. Since this is God’s design, He is faithful to provide us all the grace and strength we need to complete the job He has given us. Think about the impact and opportunity you have.
All of you that are taking on the responsibility of teaching your children at home are to be commended. He who controls the education of our youth controls the world to come. Again, you have an awesome responsibility! Do not depend on the public schools to accomplish God’s will and design for you to educate and mold your child’s mind.
Homeschooling has grown to over 2.3 million students and is still growing. God has blessed this movement and we, as parents, must stay diligent with the task at hand. God desires to bless our homes, our churches, and our nation, but only if we stay the course and do His will. Do you have a vision of what God could do with your children? Are you instilling that vision into your children? Do you realize God has a plan for your child? Do you see their potential through God’s eyes? Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” God does have a plan. You have the awesome responsibility of preparing your child for whatever God has in store for them.
Recently a survey was done with 1,000 people who have been successful in life. One comment that many made relating to their success was “someone saw something in me that I did not see in myself”. Someone saw potential in them, believed in them, encouraged them, and was positive with them. What do you see in your children? Are we in a positive way, loving them, encouraging them, teaching them in the ways of God, and preparing them to serve God.? Are we showing them how great and awesome our God is and how He works in the affairs of men?
What is your mission or purpose for your children? Do you want your kids to be everything God has called them to be? We believe homeschooling is the best way to fulfill God’s purposes for your children and your family. We want to encourage you to keep on doing what you are doing. We know there are discouragements, financial difficulties, stubborn children, and obstacles at every turn. Satan desires to see you fail in fulfilling God’s purposes for your child, but if you will trust God and stay determined to fulfill His plans for your children, God will supply your every need.
Twenty-five homeschool kids where interviewed and asked the question, “what do I like best about homeschooling?”. The most often comment was, “ I like being with my family”. This is what God wants!! Enjoy your children everyday. They grow up so fast. Hug them a lot. Tell them you love them every chance you get. Enjoy this time of life and realize they will inherit your world.
