Within that step of faith you have to dare to be different, like this pink phlox that decide to invade the white I originally planted!! LOL!!
You have to dare to stand alone, again like this stubborn pink phlox that invaded my oregano...what is it about pink phlox anyway?? (I didn't plant it but I sure do love it!)
I have been thinking about this school year coming up. I am seeking to nail down the plans today. The first thing I have to do is pray, pray, pray!
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Prov. 19:21
Why all this? Well, this year I am feeling led to change it up a bit!
Tyler is a Sophomore in High School this year. Next year we are planning on him taking some college courses. So, my biggest priority with him has to be making sure he is ready for college level studies. For us that means emphasizing research skills, critical analysis, and shoring up math skills. Some of his courses will have to be a bit more "fluffy" if you know what I mean, to make room for what is really important! This year it will be vital that I don't let myself be ruled by a certain curriculum's provided schedule. That's not easy for me; I love to check off those boxes!! LOL! But I'll have help...he is enrolled in a writing class through someone in my church, a careers class through my homeschool group, and will be attending a "help with homework" program led by our Youth Pastor (who tutors in Math...yee-hah!).
For Christian in Rachel, in 6th and 5th grades, I really want to be a bit more interest driven and hands on than I was last year. Having the perspective of Tyler's journey, I know my tendency is to push, push, push! I need to emphasize the basics and bring life and fun to the rest. Solomon was so right, "The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails--given by one Shepherd. Be warned my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body." Eccle. 12:11-12
So, I am praying and planning today. I'll prayerfully plan it, but also pray the Lord's plans will prevail over mine! Who knows? I may plan something (white phlox), but God will do his own planning (pink phlox)! I hope no one is too surprised or disturbed when I hang a sign over my plans that says, "Subject to Change!"
2 comments:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
"Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Prov. 19:21
Excellent!!
Your wisdom is right on, Miss Karen. :) I enjoyed reading your thoughts, as usual.
Beka wanted me to say hello to Rachel. :) She also wants to tell her that we are going to be using TOG next winter. :)
Have a wonderful day, blessings!, Robin
Hi! :) We are going to begin with Year One TOG. We are all very excited about it! We have been listening to the sample three week c.d. this week.
When I saw (on the h.s. thread) that you were using TOG as well, I told Beka and she thought that was so cool!)
Blessings!, Robin :)
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