Helping Your Homeschool Students Find Their
Calling
I
will never forget the moment when my oldest son came in to talk to me, tears in
his eyes. “Mom, I’m scared. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do when I finish
high school.”
It
was a genuine concern he had and one I’m sure a lot of other high school
students share. One moment they are happily learning and enjoying the
homeschooling life. The next, it is time to decide whether or not to attend college,
join the military, or begin an apprenticeship.
There
are so many options available to our children when they finish. And, of course,
we want to help guide and direct them, not add to their confusion.
This
is when we need to take some time out of our schooling day and pray for our
children. That is what we have done with each of our children, and our four
oldest children are well on the way to pursuing their dreams. It is such a
wonderful thing to see!
We
want to pray that the Lord would show them what He created them to be and do
for the Kingdom. Ask Him to give them dreams and visions. Pray that they would
be filled with passion for that dream and vision. Pray that they would have
favor with the people they are around daily, that will guide them toward their
dreams and visions. And most importantly, we want to be intentional in our
prayers and make time to show our children that their futures are of value to
us, too.
Whether
your children are nearing the end of their homeschooling journey or simply feel
a tugging toward a specific profession in life, it is not too early or too late
to begin praying with your children for their futures!
Joel
Osteen said, “The calling on your life is irrevocable. Your shortcomings, your
failures cannot undo the plan that was ordained for you.” Our children have
been predestined for great things. Let’s pray with them now for the irrevocable
call of the Lord!
Have
a great week!
Lyn~
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