September 4th, 2012

This morning was the start of a new school year.  I dreaded the thought of this day all summer, and prayed that we would be settled in a new house somewhere by September 4th. I hoped I'd have a school room all set up, or even be waving at my kids as they drove off on the big school bus to some great school we had found.  I had such grand ideas in my head that all things would work out just as I had planned for September 4th. I had these big ideas, my own plans, and my own timeline.    Sigh.... I'm still learning.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ( Jeremiah 29:11)

Last night I prayed that God would give me an extra measure of patience this morning as we started our first day of our second year of homeschool. I also prayed that I'd wake up feeling like I could do it, and not feel like I was missing out on something by being a stay at home homeschooling mom. I prayed that I would be happy with my calling to at this time be a homeschooling mom, and that I would do the best I could possibly do to the honor and glory of God. 

I woke up this morning feeling like there isn't anywhere else in the world I'd rather be today then with my kids, being the one that gets the honor of teaching them today.  Feeling thankful that I am blessed to be able to stay here with them, and take care of them. Blessed that I have a husband that works hard for us, a place to call home, supportive family, and awesome friends.

I am so thankful that God has plans for me. He is using me for a purpose. 

One of my friends had a great post a few weeks back that really stuck with me about a sermon she had heard that Sunday. 

  God moves you to where you need to be in order for Him to do the work He needs to do in your life.

I struggle with things that don't happen in my life when I want them too, things being out my control. With what people think of what I'm doing, or how I'm doing it.

But I pray everyday that God would help me, guide me, and teach me to trust.

For he knows the plans he has for me:-)


I am thankful that I was given a great space to school my kids for the time we are here. I couldn't ask for more support than I've been given.  God has poured his blessings. 

So. September 4, 2012 may not have been anything I planned it to be, but God knows what is best, and has a plan.  I'm learning today, as I do many days to have more patience, more trust, to not worry about tomorrow, and to remember that what I'm doing this September 4th is important. Who knows what my children will accomplish? What plans God has for them? Wow, Gods trusting me today to teach my children, this IS where I am suppose to be.

Even the teacher of this "school" learned a lot this morning. :-)