Be Content

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“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances”
(Philippians 4:11).

I love the flexibility of homeschooling. This month I experienced an unavoidable spinal headache “sickness” caused from a lumbar puncture gone wrong. This unplanned event has caused our schedule for homeschooling and everything else to be hindered and changed.

For me it is decision time. Do I stress out over the changes or do I go with the flow?

I would lie to you if I said I did not stress a bit over this situation. There is nothing I dislike more than getting off schedule, especially since I have one child who really thrives off of a consistent schedule. But with prayer and the wise advice of my husband, I came to the place of accepting my present circumstances by making the most of them.

Will we get off schedule? Sure. That is why it is good to have sick days. In the meantime we have to accept the place we are at. We have to look for Christ in these circumstances and take the time to find Him and His will. What is His purpose for these circumstances?

My children are learning the more important things of life during these “sick” days. They are seeing the body of Christ in its beauty operating the way God created it to. They see the beauty of friends bringing meals and offering help for all of our needs. They are seeing the hand of Christ tangibly extended to us through His people. They are seeing the importance of prayer and how life isn’t always just about them. They are learning how a family operates and sticks together through good and bad times. They are learning how to seek Christ in their difficult circumstances. All of these and many more lessons they are learning on our “sick” days.

So, is this time of “sick” a waste? Of course not. These children are learning the best lessons for life. There will always be time to get that school work done. But it is in these real life experiences that we truly learn to thrive and depend on Christ. I am thankful that God allows us to see that in the difficult times. He is always so good to us. Let us not let any moment go by without seeking Him and His will for us in our circumstances. Let us make the most of every moment. How about you? Have you ever run into unexpected circumstances in regards to your home school schedule? How did you handle it?

Angela Parsley, of the international ministry Refresh My Soul Ministries, is a wife and homeschooling mother to her 2 young daughters. Angela is also a contributing author to a devotional book entitled, “Standing on the Promises of God” and Radical Revolution, a devotional site for teen girls through Proverbs 31 Ministries.