Why we’ve chosen to shelter our children
In case you missed this, this particular article was my submission for Heart of The Matter’s June Edition. I wrote it specifically for my own blog (in response to someone who said I was “sheltering” my children too much), and decided it would make a good post for HOTM’s homeschooling e-zine.
I also posted it on my main blog. Here’s a small excerpt.
“My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life, and peace they will add to you. Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 3:1-3
I believe in protecting my children from outside influences in their youth. However, it’s not enough to just protect them, but I also need to be teaching them the Word. As I keep them close to me throughout their childhood, I will have many opportunities to do this, which is why it is so important that God is first in my life. How can I ever expect them to put God first, if I do not live and walk that way myself?
Read the rest of it here:
Why We’ve Chosen to Shelter Our Children
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“Schools aren’t there to encourage your children to find their identity in Christ. Schools don’t care about your children’s spiritual well-being. Can you imagine what life would be like if your children were nurtured in the Spirit and were encouraged to be everything God desired them to be? Can you imagine the effect that would have on your family? Can you imagine the impact that would have on the world? All for the glory of God!”
I read your whole article and by the time I got to the above quote, I had goosebumps! Bless you for your conviction and insight.