The Need for Prayer
Many parents ask, “How should one homeschool?” In the past, there were few resources-books, a few local mentors, and a quiet trust that God would guide the way. Today, the abundance of advice, schedules, and “right ways” can feel overwhelming, even paralyzing.
The most challenging part of homeschooling is not finding the perfect curriculum, co-op, or daily schedule. The true challenge is trusting the Lord amid the daily messes and missed lessons.
A key principle to ground a homeschool is prayer.
Psalm 37:5 says: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Prayer is the foundation of a homeschool. The Holy Spirit is the true teacher, guiding children and parents alike. When discouragement arises, it is vital to resist the urge to search for quick fixes (like going to google or instagram) and instead turn to God for strength and wisdom.
Homeschooling is not easy; it is a daily act of spiritual perseverance. Success is not built on perfect conditions but in the quiet, unseen moments where heaven listens.
Children should be brought daily to the throne of grace and guided to participate in corporate worship. Opportunities such as Redwood’s Stay and Pray, held on the first week of every month, provide additional support for families to stay accountable to the spiritual discipline of prayer. Parents are called to shepherd their homes with alertness and care, but without fear. The only way to shepherd is on your knees.
Prayer sustains and transforms the homeschool. It reminds families that God is present in both small victories and messy moments, shaping each day with His peace and guidance. Prayer is not just an addition to the homeschool day, it is the very way parents shepherd their children. To shepherd well means to guide them to Christ daily, and that work is only accessible through prayer.
Prayer steadies weary hands, softens anxious hearts, and renews vision when the path feels unclear. Homeschooling cannot be carried by sheer willpower, clever planning, or the latest curriculum. On our knees, we find the strength to rise again, to keep going, and to lead our children with courage, gentleness, and faith.
The most challenging part of homeschooling is not finding the perfect curriculum, co-op, or daily schedule. The true challenge is trusting the Lord amid the daily messes and missed lessons.
A key principle to ground a homeschool is prayer.
Psalm 37:5 says: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Prayer is the foundation of a homeschool. The Holy Spirit is the true teacher, guiding children and parents alike. When discouragement arises, it is vital to resist the urge to search for quick fixes (like going to google or instagram) and instead turn to God for strength and wisdom.
Homeschooling is not easy; it is a daily act of spiritual perseverance. Success is not built on perfect conditions but in the quiet, unseen moments where heaven listens.
Children should be brought daily to the throne of grace and guided to participate in corporate worship. Opportunities such as Redwood’s Stay and Pray, held on the first week of every month, provide additional support for families to stay accountable to the spiritual discipline of prayer. Parents are called to shepherd their homes with alertness and care, but without fear. The only way to shepherd is on your knees.
Prayer sustains and transforms the homeschool. It reminds families that God is present in both small victories and messy moments, shaping each day with His peace and guidance. Prayer is not just an addition to the homeschool day, it is the very way parents shepherd their children. To shepherd well means to guide them to Christ daily, and that work is only accessible through prayer.
Prayer steadies weary hands, softens anxious hearts, and renews vision when the path feels unclear. Homeschooling cannot be carried by sheer willpower, clever planning, or the latest curriculum. On our knees, we find the strength to rise again, to keep going, and to lead our children with courage, gentleness, and faith.
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