Priorities

Is it possible for me, a type A person, to "be still and know that I am God?"

Obviously it is, but how?  These, and other thoughts are running through my head as Anna and I sit here on the couch, coughing our way through the morning.  The rest of the family are at church.

What led me to the question above is my desire, as of late, to go 'ahead' of The Lord.   For example,  lately we tried experimenting with this 'interest-led' learning idea.  If anyone knows anything about this 'philosophy,' they realize strewing is essential.  Basically, researching topics that would stir interests in your child and having them subsequently (hopefully) pursuing them on their own at a deeper level.  There's more to it, but back to my point.  So, wanting my children to have a super-incredible, once-in-a-lifetime, educational experience (think Montessori), I pour through all the interest-led sites on the web.  And pour.  And pour.  I scribble down a few notes, only semi-satisfied, knowing I've only scratched the surface of all that's out there.   Later I'll look for more.

Before I know it, my heart and mind focus entirely on things of this earth rather than on things above.  Countless hours are spent on the computer, as the Bible collects dust on the shelf.  And what is all this teaching the children?  Where are my priorities?  As it says in our memory verse this week, "The fear of The Lord is the beginning of knowledge." (Proverbs 1:7)  Time for me to get a little educated on the things that matter...for eternity.  And, by all means, time to get out my Bible.  After all, Matthew 6:33 says, ..."seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you."  Yes, let's look at the Master Teacher for guidance.

One last thought:  I have a very dear friend who adopted about 14 children.  She and her husband were wondering how to best homeschool them.  One time, while they were contemplating on the magnitude of this task, she felt The Lord tell her, "If you get My Word in them, I will take care of the rest."  Her example sticks in my mind because her children are growing up to be loving, God-fearing, educated young people.  That family is putting God first.  Though reading it in the Bible is enough, God mercifully gave me this family to further demonstrate His truth.

God is so good!   Let's be faithful.