What Does The Bible Say About Personal Responsibility?

Have you seen this at the bottom of my post? Ya haven't? Well check it out! Last year I began going to a ladies bible study where we used materials from pastor Andy Stanley, and guest speakers at North Point Community Church. Taking responsibility is a principle that we must embrace if we plan to have happiness and success in life and work. I have struggles every now and then with personal responsibility. As a wife, homeschool mother, friend and daughter I know that God wants me and each and everyone of us to be responsible. So for the next few weeks I will be posting weekly cap. This video will be up for another week so you can view it here or on North Point's website.


My Scripture reading for today:
II Corinthians 5:10 
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad.

God Bless

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Building A Foundation

Each person has an important part with those there surrounded by. Our Heavenly Father has given instruction for men, women, and children to understand their roles and how it effects others. By listening to the whisperings of the Holy Spirit each of us can speak love, joy, and peace into our world.





In Our Marriage

Each person must realize that neither one is more important. As a stay at home mother, I can say there's been days when guilt has crept over me because my husband is the moneymaker. Women, you can rest assure in knowing that God has always intended for the home to be the wife's domain. I don't know but can imagine that a father might feel a lost connection with their children because of his obligation to provide. That guilt also can be wiped away. Men, remember do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15-NIV ) The number one influence in a child's life is their parents. Setting an example by showing love and respect toward each other, is a starting point for our children on how to build their own marriage some day.

Fathers


For the bible clearly says "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Proverbs 29:18). As the head of their household, every man should humbly strive to commit his life to God. His own testimony of Christ is reflected both in his words and deeds. He is the leader of daily practice of family worship. The scriptures are a road map to guide his home in achieving righteous goals. He's constantly looking at the key, which is faithfulness in Christ. His journey ends with his children who are a witness of preserving the gospel for generations to come. He leads his family down the straight path.


Mothers

Every woman should consider the beautiful picture painted in Proverbs 31 of the truly fulfilled homemaker who glories in the hopeful calling God created for her. Priority number one should be submitting our life to God and our husband. We should look at our life as a mission of service. Priority number two involves teaching our children the gospel. Matthew Henry, a non-conformist pastor once said that "every house should be a little church." His point was not that the home should replace the church, but the home should become a foundation of blessing for both the local church and community at large. We should work at making our home a pleasant place. Our richest friendships begin at home. It's where we learn to love and honor. In return we receive joy of belonging to one another.

Children



A child who reads the scriptures and prays, will have the bases of strengthening their testimony of the Lord. Being honest with Heavenly Father, parents, and others, will develop the character needed to choose the right when making decisions. If they learn one of the greatest commandments "to love thy neighbor," their heart will be conditioned to serve others.


As A Family

When a family can pray, speak, sing, and work together, they will inherit the blessings our Heavenly Father has to offer. We should allow the peace of Christ to rule in our hearts, exemplifying holy living, so that others may be drawn unto Him.

I wrote this sometime ago. You can find it and more on I Surrender. Have a blessed week!

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Home School Families Need Vision: 3 Reasons Why

Have you ever tried to drive somewhere with no directions? If you have, kudos to you. But for the rest of us, WE NEED DIRECTIONS. Going about our life with no direction, is like trying to play golf without the holes. It's impossible. The Bible states that "where there is no vision, the people perish." Rather your a believer or not, there is definite proverbial  truth in this scripture. Home school families need a vision, in order to communicate effectively, teach, and apply wisdom.

Communicate Vision

Stephen Covey's 7 Habit's of Highly effective People, gives a creed that should be number one with homeschooling.  Habit 2: Beginning with the end in mind;it is based on imagination--the ability to envision in your mind what you cannot at present see with your eyes. If I had the chance, I  would have skipped the c-section during the birth of my boys, if there had been a way (I asked)--but I chose to go through it time and again because I had a vision of the joy at the end of the journey. Our children won't know what our vision is, until we tell them. If you were talking to your child, how would you fill this?(name), Do you know God has great plans for you? I know you have the ability to________________.(sigh) Now if someone could help me with terrible two's... Which brings me to:  Do/did you have a spirited toddler? How do YOU deal with major tantrums?

Applying Wisdom

When I first discussed with my husband the idea of homeschooling our oldest, I researched everything I could about learning styles.  Most of it was too analytical and drawn out. I couldn't figure out which style, let alone his. I do, however, know who I am (most of the time).Capturing the hearts of our children is the key. It took the better part of last year, for me to understand "how" to teach to my children.

Teach Convictions 
Now back to the analogy of driving. We all know by now that we need directions. When it comes to home schooling, our conviction shouldn't be  "Yeah, I think I'll try it," or "it's the spiritual way". Following directions correctly, is the important part of a destination. The same goes with our convictions They cannot be put into place if there is no vision. Being living examples to our children is the best way in teaching our convictions.

Why we home school
Together my husband and I sat down and prayed for our children;  lifting up our voices of our concerns and needs. As we studied God's word, our answer was clear in home schooling our children.  I know that our conviction is the foundation of faith and wisdom needed, in building our children's testimony of Jesus Christ.

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