Homeschool Planning?

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Photo by Heather This post may contain affiliate links. This just means if you shop through any of the links I may earn a monetary compensation at no extra cost to you. You can read my full   disclosure and privacy  As you are preparing for the next homeschool year, remember, homeschooling isn’t always about a textbook. While you are filling your planner full of plans for school lessons and activities, don’t forget to intentionally schedule down times too.  There will be days you and your children will just need to get out and enjoy the sun.  So, instead of bad weather days, try to include “Sun” days, “Fun” days. These days can lead to lots of fun and exploring. It gives your kids a chance to learn about some things outside that just may not be in a textbook. Hopefully these moments will refresh your homeschool when it starts to feel dull. Homeschooling isn’t only about academic education. It is also about learning life skills, building relationships, growing as a fa...
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Like the Walls of Jericho

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 A couple years ago my family was attacked spiritually. This lasted for what seemed like eternity at the time.

After shedding so many tears to fill an ocean and constantly asking God why, I finally asked Him to help me see things through His eyes.


Well, I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel for a long time after I asked that question.  



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As time went on, I continued to study my Bible. I thought about Job and what he went through. It took him a while to get his breakthrough.



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Then, I got to thinking about the Walls of Jericho. I did not have any physical walls to tear down, but I had to do something about this spiritual attack on our family. Everything I had tried so far had not worked. It seemed the attack got worse. More and more negative things happened and came against us.  

I got to thinking, if the Israelites marched around Jericho and the walls tumbled down, could this possibly work for me?

As a Prayer Warrior of our Home, I decided to try something new. I changed the place where I had my prayer time with God.  I started walking around the edges of my yard.  Each lap I made was a complete circle around my home.  As I walked, I prayed.  

I started my prayer by thanking God for everything He has done in my life.  Then, I asked for His help with our family. Then, I prayed for each person in our immediate family. I also asked God to show me what He was wanting me to learn.

I was not seeing any results.  Not at first anyway.

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving Colossians 4:2 NKJV

After a while, my prayers changed.  I started thanking God for moving in our family.  Thanking Him for the move that had not taken place yet. I would say Lord, I know your timing is perfect, and I know you will make all of these things work for your good.  I know you have the perfect plan for us and I trust you God with my family.

Also, I was praying for every appointment Satan had for my family to be broken and every stronghold to be shattered.


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Shortly after praying like that I had a peace come over me that I knew only came from the Lord. I had joy in my heart even though the situation had not changed yet. I was filled with hope that God would make a change.  

There was a song in my heart, so I sang praises to God.

I started seeing God's hand in our family once again.

Things started turning around.

Not only that, I realized God was using all of those negative things to draw me closer to Him.  He was making my faith stronger, changing my prayers to thanksgiving, and helping me to focus on Him and His will.

So, I will have to say walking around my home while praying not only gave me exercise, but also tore down walls of spiritual attacks against my family.

I will have to admit, at times I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster, but in the end of this season, I have a more grateful heart. I look for God's hand in my life each day.


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 I have peace, depression has lifted and has been replaced with JOY!

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