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One place that often feels off track is our day.
Sometimes we feel like the purpose of our day is to survive it!
But we know in our hearts this isn’t the way it is supposed to be. So, what is the purpose of our day as homeschooling mothers?
An even better question would be…
Who is glorified in our day?
So often we miss the point behind ordering our day. We get caught up in the HOW TO and remain ignorant to the WHY.
Our day with all its chores, and lessons, and interruptions, triumphs, and heartache, and beauty are a testament to the Lord’s goodness and mercy in our lives. Our day should point to the Cross…the empty Cross! A Cross that has been conquered!
I also want to offer you some resources not listed in the book that speak to a day ordered for the Lord.
This is one of my favorite resources for not only offering practical tips (the CD has pdf’s included), but for giving you the REASON you order your day. Her wisdom and admonishments are incredibly valuable for young mothers.
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Passionate Housewives Desperate for God is a must-have in my opinion! I love that this book is NOT a how-to manual, but rather encouragement to seek the Lord as a homemaker and mother and order your day accordingly.
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The Hidden Art of Homemaking by Edith Schaeffer
This book is about finding beauty in the everyday and working at home for the glory of the Lord…even in the little things!
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When You Rise Up is a quick and meaty read! This book really helped to focus our homeschool during a time when I felt very unfocused and bogged down.
Jamerrill @ Holy Spirit Led Homeschooling says
Just yesterday I had to let go of what I *thought was my plan. I exchanged it for playing an hour of freeze tag with our kids in our muddy field. We were soaked & filthy, but we had FUN! I could tell that Gods Purpose was for us to let loose and enjoy some much-needed silliness as part of His purpose for our day.
I highly recommend “When You Rise Up,†as well. It is one of my favorite Christ-centered home schooling books. I devoured it in one afternoon and run to it when I need to dust my off my cobwebs!
Thanks for the reminders 🙂
Faithful Mama says
This is such a wonderful and encouraging post!! I certainly needed to hear this today! THank you!! :D–S
Jenn says
I love your ability to be so honest about things. Thanks for this post Amy.
Beth says
Great books! I own all of them- we must think alike 🙂 I had not heard of “24 Hours is All You Get” CD though. Thanks for the recommendation!
Rachel says
Great post, Amy.
I have to ditto that cd from Vision Forum — it is excellent and worth taking time listening to.
As usual I’m blessed by your posts. 🙂
Traci Campbell says
Thanks, Amy! I’m a “type A don’t mess with my schedule -broom, dustpan & duster packing” type of gal. Having my wonderful boys (4 & 6yrs old)have definitely challenged me to change. As you mentioned, it’s the heart behind the matter and all to the glory of our Saviour.
I found you on twitter when searching for Christian homeschooling tweets and am pleased to enjoy your posts!
Thanks!
Michelle says
What great resources! I would love to check out the CD! I, too, loved Passionate Housewives. I probably should read it again. When I read it last year it was very convicting.
Erin says
Thank you for this! Your blog has been such a blessing to me. I struggle with being “scheduled” enough to have structure but flexible enough to have fun.
Anita Chamblee says
I have all of those resources except Mrs. Bradrick’s CD which I would love to get. I have been reading through When You Rise Up again recently. All are great reminders about the reason we do what we do! We are in a period where life just keeps interrupting our school schedule. After 23 years of homeschooling, I know that life is learning, so we do the school work when we can and I just plan around our hectic lives right now.
Desiree says
Thanks for this; I needed it! It’s so hard to stay focused during the holidays…