tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post3842479216018534199..comments2023-05-01T07:30:56.565-07:00Comments on Seasons Of Sovereignty: Sharing Part 2Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09804353351160018502noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-33439083165493242902008-05-28T21:19:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:19:00.000-07:00Hi Alicia,Wow, this is huge. I'm so proud of you ...Hi Alicia,<BR/>Wow, this is huge. I'm so proud of you for obeying God. You shouldn't worry about others; you are serving the one who matters. It is so encouraging to read how God has led you and Rick step by step thru this process. <BR/><BR/>Like we talked about in Bible study tonight; putting our paths in line with God's leads to true and lasting joy. <BR/><BR/>I will be praying for you guys. Take care.<BR/> <BR/>It was fun to visit with you tonight.<BR/>Love,<BR/>CharlotteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-54118581562601380412008-05-28T15:31:00.000-07:002008-05-28T15:31:00.000-07:00If your goal in your decision making is number one...If your goal in your decision making is number one to please God then it should lead to unity. There is no reason pleasing God should lead to disunity in the church. Disunity should come over sin. But what delight there is when someone encourages and supports one another to love and good deeds! Loving God is the key. Thank you Alicia for sharing.<BR/>TamiTami Lynn https://www.blogger.com/profile/11052982827294004911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-48739433751559135142008-05-28T13:56:00.000-07:002008-05-28T13:56:00.000-07:00Alicia,Don't worry I know you are not trying to st...Alicia,<BR/><BR/>Don't worry I know you are not trying to start a movement. I typed this long comment and then deleted it would be better as a post on my blog.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300158329657912671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-19006209493068035122008-05-28T12:31:00.000-07:002008-05-28T12:31:00.000-07:00Kristen,thanks for sharing. your words make me th...Kristen,<BR/>thanks for sharing. your words make me think of this command from Christ "above all put on love" and all that follows that. i liked that you said you have made your own second guessing mistakes. we all have. if anything, these humbling times bring us to a place where we would not dare to hinder the work of God in peoples lives because of our human opinions. thanks for your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Tricia,<BR/>i'm blessed that this has made you think... remember that God is good to work whatever his plan is for you, and in that, have great joy!<BR/>I'm not out to start any movement (not that you think I am:) except the movement already started by the Lord, the movement to live the justified life in Christ by obeying his leading for each of us. <BR/><BR/>Christy,<BR/>Thank you so much for sharing. I know we always seem to want an a+b=c with our kids. There is only one way this works: if a= God's soverignity and b= our obedience with the answer always the same.... His glory! <BR/>I have been touched by the love in your heart on this discussion. Thank you husband for wanting to encourage me... you are a precious couple. <BR/><BR/>Joan,<BR/>Yes! The school is like a mile away! We can easily walk in good weather there and back. It's the only school in town. Very small town feel. Half the kids speak spanish so Rick and I were tongue and cheek joking that our kids would not understand half of what anyone was saying anyway! Totally joking.<BR/>High School is another matter..... but I am taking one year at a time.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804353351160018502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-87289503262744270112008-05-28T10:54:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:54:00.000-07:00Hi Alicia - This is just curiosity, and I thought ...Hi Alicia - This is just curiosity, and I thought since our email doesn't seem to be working with yours, that I would ask it here. Do you have a school in your town, or would they be going to the next big town? I'm enjoying reading about your journey! JoanJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313981322056165316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-3417811973948966322008-05-28T10:46:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:46:00.000-07:00My husband has been reading this with me and wante...My husband has been reading this with me and wanted me to tell you something that might make some people change their minds too if they do decide to criticize you.<BR/>My mil helped start the homeschooling movement here and OCHEC which helps homeschoolers all over the state. Therefore it was pretty much required that she homeschool. But things were tough for her because my fil is a FBI agent and was gone all the time, often they didn't know where or what about. She finally hit rock bottom and put the 2 oldest (husband and bil) in public schools. She was almost hated by people who were suppose to be her friends and love others like Christ does. But my husband did fine and recieved a scholarship to an art institute. <BR/>Now she still had 2 girls at home that she homeschooled all the way through. But the youngest one is a mess right now.<BR/>There are no guarantees that your child will turn out perfect just because you sacrifice everything to give them that perfect godly lifestyle. Only God knows! I think they learn far more by watching our examples, good or bad, than they do from anyone else, schools, friends, etc. All we can do is pray and point them to God's Word when there are problems.<BR/>I pray this works for you and I can completely understand the burn-out thing. I always say we take one year at a time and see where God leads.Zimms Zoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671798321373854716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-68316746036191945572008-05-28T08:47:00.000-07:002008-05-28T08:47:00.000-07:00Alicia, Thank you for sharing this with me. I ha...Alicia, <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing this with me. I have been looking at my own motivation for homeschooling. I have prayed and continue to pray to see what God wants me to do next year. Fear is never a good reason to do anything. Trust God. "In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?" Psalm 56:11 <BR/><BR/>I think you are on the right track. Seeking God's will and wisdom. There is no formula. God has made each of different and has give each of us different gifts. God searches each of our hearts and uses different things to grow us in our faith and grow us closer to HIM. Wow! What an awesome God we serve!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300158329657912671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8530891922136686493.post-52860354760651255062008-05-28T08:36:00.000-07:002008-05-28T08:36:00.000-07:00My prayer is, if you make this decision, that you ...My prayer is, if you make this decision, that you will not be met with criticism from the Christian community. Like my mother-in-law always reminds us, "This is between you, your spouse, and God. Nobody else." They had 7 kids while facing so much criticism from Christian friends, and even after having a still born Christians would say, "See? It's a sign! Stop having kids!" And they had two more after that. We were faced with criticism from Christians when we had two kids 13 months apart--especially when they learned it was NOT an "Opps!"--and then when we wanted to adopt a special needs child. It always amazed me that you could tell a fellow believer that God was leading you to something and they would still second guess it. I'm sounding awfully harsh on Christians, and certainly I've been guilty myself of second guessing people, but really this is between you, Rick, and God. Period. I pray people will see that and not criticize you. Honestly, I don't see that they would. I think people get so wrapped up in homeschooling being the only way, and that really surprises me. One thing to think about, all those non-Christian kids in public school need some Christian friends in their life. And God may be asking your kids to be those friends.Kristen Borlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486728360253790578noreply@blogger.com