Why Do I Continue To Homeschool?

I had been recently asked that question and I have to admit that's a really great question. I had pondered over whether to continue my children's home education throughout my divorce and as I began employment again but God kept answering with the same response. I wanted him to say "Yes! Send them to school, Kysha!" but every answer pointed to their staying home including my job. I was offered a job opportunity that would allow me to continue homeschooling. I prayed that God would give me a job as such if He wanted me to continue and He did just that. I do contract nursing work for two days per week.

Next, He placed homeschooling upon the hearts of my children. They begged me not to put them into public or private school. This was a shocker because they had always occasionally asked to go back every since coming home 5 years ago. LOL! Every now and then, they would get the "I miss hanging with my friends all day" syndrome (usually comes during the start of a new school year) but this year has been totally different. I think it's related to the Back to School ads and shows. My children actually asked me or more like pleaded that I would not place them in a traditional school setting. Also, God just allowed me to meet so many wonderful people through my local homeschool group who blessed us in so many ways with homeschooling material, prayers and encouraging words. Some things given and some things loaned but I'm humbly grateful all the same.

Lastly, God had spoken to my heart. I felt such conviction about the matter and peace when I answered the call. He never calls us to do the easiest things. Many times, He calls us not only for the benefits of others but He also wants to do something in us....something personal that we are dealing with as well. I give up easily at times and I run away from confrontation. I doubt myself and grow weary. Homeschooling has allowed me to tackle those things in which I have dreaded and have been so fearful. Am I stronger today than yesterday? Absolutely while yet continuing to learn and grow even more. As I said, He never calls us to do something that is easy but He will equip you to answer the call.

If you are facing the decision whether to continue your homeschool journey, be encouraged and hang in there. Pray. Definitely get with the sisters in your homeschool group and church. They can be blessings in more ways than one and definitely pray about it. Seek God.