Taking the Step of Faith

Taking the step of faith to homeschool is an action of which I'm often reminded as I've continued my life journey. 

I still vividly recall the thoughts that ran through my mind well over 30 years ago when I first considered home education for our oldest child. Those thoughts, and the faith steps my husband and I took, continue to inspire and encourage me. 

Homeschooling was unusual back then. And homeschooling was an unknown back then.

In fact, homeschooling was essentially illegal back then.

What was I signing up for? Where would it lead? What would it mean for my child?

I remember feeling very unqualified. And I remember feeling unprepared.

In fact, I remember feeling woefully inadequate for what appeared to be a monumental task before me.

Didn't I need more patience? Shouldn't I have more plans in place? Wouldn't all of my flaws and weaknesses result in failure?

As I began this homeschooling journey over three decades ago, I started out with many questions unanswered.

And, on each new day, through each new struggle, in each new challenge, with each additional child, homeschooling required taking another step...

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1

And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9

You don't need certainty.
You don't need perfection.
You don't need all the answers.

As you take this important step of faith,
be sure to connect with others who have taken the same step! 
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