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This week’s FMF writing prompt is: RIGHT
GO.
After several months of discussion, prayer, and weighing options, my husband and I decided to transition back to homeschooling our kids this coming year. It was a difficult decision — I truly believe there are pros and cons to every option.
We are not new to homeschooling, but it has been a few years since we’ve taken this approach and I’ve never homeschooled at the high school level before [insert nervous emoji here].
Even after finally making the decision to go for it, there are now *so* many more decisions about which classes to do, which curriculum to use, which co-ops to consider, which extracurriculars to enroll in, and so on and so on.
To be honest I’ve felt quite overwhelmed by all the choices, worried and wondering, “What if I don’t make the right decision?”
But in those moments I’ve had to remind myself that whatever choice I make will be the Lord’s will for my family, and I can trust Him to do only what is best for our spiritual growth and relationships with Him.
Decisions have to be made every day — some bigger, some smaller.
Ultimately, those of us who know and love God just pray and trust the Lord and do the best we can with His grace and help, right?
Let’s remember together that He knows all, and He cares for us more than we can fathom.
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Andrew’s doing poorly, and we ask your prayers.
Barb, always in my heart and therefore, prayers. xo
Praying for both of you.
Praying!
So true. As long as we earnestly seek the Lord’s wisdom in them, our choices will be the right ones. This school thing is so complicated this year.
So fun to check in with you again!
We’ve had several opportunities when decision-making was a challenge. Both decisions seemed to be right and yet one would be better – those are the times we must place ourselves and our choice in the hands of Him who gives grace. That works every time.
Wise words, Kate.
I too am facing a schooling decision and starting to feel the weight of it. I’m determined to not just close my eyes and point, but man it’s tempting. This is a great opportunity to trust God with every breath.
Amie, FMF #21
This was such a tough decision, along with so many more, in these trying times. All we can do is pray and do our best. He will guide the rest.
Decision making can be hard. I always think and pray, “God, help me to trust you that I’m making the right choice.”