Staying Encouraged as a Homeschool Mom

Satan has a way to make sure those who are called by God to homeschool will be discouraged. We have to know that it is him causing it. Staying encouraged as a homeschool mom is a big challenge. We are so busy taking care of so many, that we often fail to take care of our selves. We let Satan in, then he takes control of our thought life.

Why is staying encouraged as a homeschool mom such a challenge?

• Satan wants us to fail.
• We tend to compare ourselves with other homeschool moms
• We see what non homeschool moms get to do with their free time (Satan again)
• We compare our children to other homeschool children
• Others tell us we are failing our children
• Our children can sometimes make us feel as if we are failing when they have bad days, or aren’t’ getting a concept we are trying to teach.

What to do to be sure that you are Staying encouraged as a homeschool mom?

• Post encouraging Bible Verses around your home
• Spend time with those who are encouraging to be around
• Have a list of 911 friends to call on when you are discouraged.
• Stay in His word
• Pray to be encouraged.
• Pray for your homeschool
• Listen for His direction for your homeschool

Verses to post around your home and memorize to help you stay encouraged as a homeschool mom:

• Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7
• Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations ~Deuteronomy 7:9
• Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. ~John 14:27
• It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. ~Deuteronomy 31:8
• Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. ~Psalm 55:22

Free Printable for Staying Encouraged as a Homeschool Mom

Here is a short eBook of Verses you may print and hang around your home to help keep you encouraged.

Verses of Encouragement for the Homeschool Mom

Gather with those of encouragement

For me, I find it really matters about who I surround myself with, both online and in real life. I tend to try and please everyone. I struggle with saying no. There are people out there who seem to find joy in tearing us apart. We have to understand that trying to make them like us, is not worth the stress on ourselves or our families. It just doesn’t bring enough good to be worth it. I have tried. to be what these people want me to be, and really, it only ends up hurting me in the end and pulling my focus away from God. We should be finding our encouragement in Him and those who truly know and believe in Him.

Where He desires you to be

Staying encouraged as a homeschool mom is going to require you to know, where He desires you to be. I encourage you to talk to your husband and 911 friends during those discouraging times. Also, take a break from “school” and do something that is both fun and educational. Finding ways to enjoy your family always helps us be better encouraged.

This post is part of a link up with Teach Them Diligently. To find more homeschool mom encouragement, be sure to check out the other posts linked over there.