As a homeschooler I can sometimes be worried about if I am teaching the right things or fearing that I am not getting enough done in a day.  In our family life, we have gone through different storms that have caused me to worry or fear.  God has been walking with me on a journey of having peace in the midst of a storm and trust in Him.

During our “Bible” time yesterday with the kids I was reading Hebrews chapter 4 and 5.  It talked about trusting God even when things seem like they are not going well.  I am sure you have those times when you are teaching your kids and God uses that opportunity to speak to your heart.  I was sharing with the kids that when we worry or fear in our lives, we are not trusting God.  God desires to have us never worry or fear and to live in peace no matter what is happening around us.  I heard a speaker once give a great picture of what having peace in the storm might look like.  He was describing how there is a place in the Spirit where you can make the enemy grow tired because he can’t seem to move you from your place of peace.  We do not fight against flesh and blood but our true battle for peace is with Satan.  I want to make the enemy grow weary from trying to take my peace.

I remember a couple of years ago with my daughter in Children’s Hospital and having to trust God for a miracle.  I remember having this peace that I couldn’t explain.  People asked me how I was able to not go crazy with worry or how I made it through that time.  I couldn’t explain why, but I had an amazing peace that God was going to take care of everything.  He did take care of everything and my daughter is a walking miracle.  I am still on a journey of having peace.  I want to trust God at all times no matter the results or no matter what I am walking through in life.  It is a process but I am learning to enjoy the adventure of it.

You are an amazing educator for your children.  No one can teach or educate them the way you do.  You know your child best.  God desires for you to live without worry or fear.  I love that we can give those things to Him and do not have to take them back.