To Be Devoted

By Becky Wyand

Devotion

We often say that we have ‘devotions’ but are we really devoted to the ONE with whom we have devotions?

Recently I was reading my Bible in Judges and scanned ahead at how many chapters were left. I thought I would divide the chapters so that I could study the book in a few days. All of this sounds innocent enough – except my motive was to ‘get it done’ Then I thought of you. Not necessarily in Bible, but in school.

The challenge: as you prepare for next year’s books, goals, and schedule; do it with ‘devotion’ in mind. Ask, ‘Would my children sense that I am fully devoted to THE ONE Christ as they see my teaching methods and watch me order materials?’

Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”

Vacation and School

Vacation time – whether you have it at home or travel – is an excellent opportunity for ‘real education’. Notice how your children imagine, conclude, intercede, plan and encourage. As you watch your children in activities you will get a clearer picture of abilities, interests and gifts. Use these revelations to carry ‘real education’ into your fall school.

Bad Behavior

Some Considerations:

1. Be grateful that the situation was clear. You saw the behavior and you intend to apply training.

2. Remember that the behavior and associated heart attitude are your indicators of a training need. That’s why we’re so concerned when the behavior is a plastic good.

3. Warning: Your job, parents, is to train. The childs’ job is to receive the training. You, parent, must be faithful at what YOU are called to do.

Share what you are learning and doing – baking bread, picking cherries, watching a competition. Talk about the activity. Encourage ‘what if?’ thinking.