School is in Session
As a homeschooling family, school is always in session. Most everything in our daily life can be educational, for better or for worse.
This scares my children. They’re fearful that I’m not going to give them a summer break because I won’t be able to resist the temptation to keep teaching them every day. And there may just be an element of truth in their thinking. Although I have a feeling that I’ll be so glad that summer break is here for me too that I’ll be ready to put learning (at least the textbook variety) on a shelf for a couple of months.
I have to say that sometimes I feel the same way about God. Everyday seems to be an opportunity for Him to show me ways to grow and test me to see if I’m learning. Whether it’s patience, or grace, or self-discipline (a personal favorite), He gives me plenty of opportunities to exercise my skills and abilities in these areas.
But sometimes I just want a break. I don’t want to grow. Or be tested. Or demonstrate my faith and trust in Him. As I’ve grown closer to Him, the tests seem to be harder. The concepts and situations more challenging. He’s skimming off the junk deep down in me and it’s ugly and painful to watch sometimes.
But…
I know that it’s for my own good.
And…
I know that it’s because He loves me.
So…
I continue to invite Him to work in my life. And He continues to accept.
I love that He’s willing to take the time to work with me. He’s mighty patient, because I can be a slow learner sometimes. I’m thankful that He hasn’t given up on me and that He continues to use me for His purposes. What an exciting ride in life!
I’m not sure what the future holds for me, but I’m sure the journey with Him will be an amazing adventure. What more could I ask for?
I challenge you to invite Him to work in your life. It can be a little scary to give Him access to your heart and mind, but I assure you that the pay-off is huge. Be bold and brave. You’ll be blessed beyond measure.
Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind. Psalm 26:2
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