Homeschooling can challenge you in different areas of your life. One challenge for many is taming the tongue. Cranky children, clogged toilets, curriculum failure can spike your stress levels. When you are stressed you have more of a tendency to allow your flesh to control your tongue. Taming the tongue is my most difficult challenge and I am far from victory. Yet, as homeschooling moms we are a constant influence on our children. They see how we react in all situations and sometimes our reactions are not ones that shine. I think we all have been there. When you feel your stress level rise call on your Heavenly Father for strength.
I remember a time when I was very frustrated with a big mess, a crying baby, and trying to organize my day. I yelled at my child for something. I knew I had made a mistake so I went into my room and prayed. I asked for forgiveness and I told God that I had no choice but to walk out there so He needed to be with me because I just could not handle it today. I boldly and faithfully walked out of that room and like a switch my mood changed to humility and gratitude as I saw my children. What can I say? God had my back that day.
I can always tell the days I do not pray before going downstairs. You don’t need a cup of coffee you need to pray…then have that cup of coffee. Give your day and your tongue to the Lord and he will prove faithful.
Verses to Mediate On
But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. ~1 Peter 1:15-16
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.~ Proverbs 31:26
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.~ Proverbs 21:23