Excuses Over Convictions

I recently posted a video on Instagram that stated 3 things I believe. Kids learn in different ways Parents should get a say in education You can homeschool if given resources I got a comment on it that said “a lot of people have jobs and that’s why they can’t” to which I let them know I understood since I work 24 hour shifts myself. It takes maneuvering and learning but it can work! Today is Episode 12 and I am so very grateful that you have taken time out of your life to listen to this small town girl who just had a dream of chatting and being an encouragement to others. In this episode, I’m going to be talking about conviction, homeschool, and life itself. If you know of a homeschool family, or someone considering homeschooling, would you mind sharing this with them, please? If you’re not a homeschooler and are considering this may be where you stop listening, I’m going to ask you to hold off on pressing the stop button. I’m a big believer that people are where they need to be at the appointed time. Even if they don’t think so. Nothing is a surprise to God, He knew you’d be here today, so why not listen and see if there’s a reason? OK, so back to the topic at hand. Excuses over convictions. How many times have you written off the desire or calling to do something because it didn’t seem possible? Humans are creatures of habit. What happened when the pandemic hit and life as we knew it, froze? No leaving the house except for essentials. Sports cancelled. Schools and co-ops shut down. Events paused. Churches taken online. Our routines were taken and rolled up into a ball like a discarded piece of paper. Even when we could unfold that paper, there were so many wrinkles in it, it was barely useable. Our family found ways to entertain ourselves including my talent for drawing sidewalk chalk bunnies. I know you're jealous! We found the joy of funschooling and mom-schooling and it really is a thing! IF you feel convicted about something…whether it is centered around something you should be doing or maybe should not be doing, are you someone who makes that change? Sometimes the change is easy like you feel convicted about watching a certain show or movie. Maybe it’s about who you’re allowing as friends on your social media accounts. Some convictions are simple as far as thinking “sure, I can give that up.” But what about the things that really challenge your routine? The convictions that mean having to take a chance at being rejected by people? Questioned by those who love you? Redoing things that would mean being uncomfortable for a time? It is natural to make sure your child is taken care of, right? As they begin growing, learning new skills, we make sure outlets are covered, corners are cushioned, food is age appropriate. We pick them up if they fall, take them to the doctor if they are sick. So, why is it that when they get to school age, we think it’s natural to have someone else take over their care? Why is it seen as normal for them to learn about life from someone other than you? When I tell people that I have been reminded of why we homeschool this past year, I would not be surprised if I had people judging me behind my back. I am sure I have had people think we are keeping our kids in a bubble from the world and they will end up being awkward and/or ignorant about how the world works. But ya know what? When I see what children are learning in a traditional school setting, when I hear what they are exposed to, when I read experiences and conversations that are happening with CHILDREN?! They are not made to experience adult decisions or topics when they are simply kids! Sometimes being brave means doing the uncomfortable. It means stopping the busyness and just standing still to listen. It means taking chances that may mean you end up being judged by the world. You may struggle to feel included. There may be times when you question it all. But you must step out in faith. The opinions of the world don’t matter in the long run. What is popular or hot topics today will change next week, next month, next year. But you will still be you. Your children will still be your children. Your life will still be your life. My kids and I recently did an Easter unity study and had SO much fun, which opened up doors for really good discussions. Seeing the repercussions of following my convictions within my kids has been a huge encouragement. Knowing they won't always make the right decisions but having faith that I am doing what I should be doing for them having a good solid foundation. Life has it’s own share of disappointments, unforeseen trials, and uncontrollable circumstances. Why add upon those things we cannot control by not following the route we feel convicted about? You may be currently homeschooling, considering homeschooling, or feeling led to do or not do something. You may be worried or fearful – or you’ve become good at the excuses of why something won’t work. You don’t have to know exactly how to do it perfectly. You don’t have to have it all together. You just have to be ready and open to learning. To taking the chance. To follow the conviction. God will work it all out. He’s not having us figure it all out on our own. This is the last episode of season 1 and it has been a wonderful ride. I have loved and appreciated the reviews and messages I have received. Season 2 is only a couple weeks away. I’ll be taking the time between to get the incredible interviews I’ve already done all set up and ready. Come find me and keep up to date on upcoming happenings, episodes, all the things over on: Facebook Instagram Or send me a quick email to say hi over at [email protected] Find me on Facebook Find me on Instagram Email me: [email protected]