Okay homeschool moms. You’ve heard this before. More than once I am sure.
”I don’t know how you do it.”
This is how I do it.
Chocolate.
Right?
Well… I do enjoy my fair share of dark chocolate, but that isn’t really what gets me through the days.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
My help comes from the LORD. Not Hershey, Dove, or even Godiva.
James 1:2-4 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Chocolate doesn’t HURT the situation, however.
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
I’m not Job. Thank you, LORD, that I have not been tested like Job. Still, a recent reading of Job from a children’s book has taught me new things. A KID’S book. Love it.
James 5:11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
So – when people say, “How do you do it,” I very quickly assess what they are really saying. We all know that when MANY people say that to us, it is their politically correct way of saying, “I don’t want to do what you do. I want to drop my kids at the bus stop in the morning, say, ‘See ya’,’ meet some friends at the gym and stop by Starbucks before I clean my house and do my laundry-for-four in silence. Have at it Jesus-freak.”
BUT – some people who say that really are looking for the source of our strength.
And it isn’t chocolate, is it?
Dayspring Disciples 
Oh Stacy, this post is awesome!! And after a week with a sick boy, and some complaints about school work…those scriptures were just what I needed. 🙂
Oh Stacy, this post is awesome!! And after a week with a sick boy, and some complaints about school work…those scriptures were just what I needed. 🙂
Stacy, yes. I had several comments like that this week from ladies at my bible study. They may not have had ALL of the thoughts you were writing about, but I know some were glad they weren't me. However, I am SO glad I am me, and in the spot I'm in right now. And ya know, I used to be where they are. So it was easier for me to encourage them and tell them I love what I do, than it would have been before. And it was much easier too not to feel criticized. And that is a testament to what God has done in my life! Chocolate does help, but Jesus is my strength each day. 😉 Thanks for sharing those verses!
Stacy, yes. I had several comments like that this week from ladies at my bible study. They may not have had ALL of the thoughts you were writing about, but I know some were glad they weren't me. However, I am SO glad I am me, and in the spot I'm in right now. And ya know, I used to be where they are. So it was easier for me to encourage them and tell them I love what I do, than it would have been before. And it was much easier too not to feel criticized. And that is a testament to what God has done in my life! Chocolate does help, but Jesus is my strength each day. 😉 Thanks for sharing those verses!
I like it all, Stacy.The ending though had me laughing hard. “Have at it Jesus Freak!”
I like it all, Stacy.The ending though had me laughing hard. “Have at it Jesus Freak!”