Comments on: Schedule Schmedule…Homeschool Hubbub…and a Confession

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:31:35 +0000

It’s really,really hard to ‘schedule’ a Quiet Time when there are little ones running around. The bible says to pray without ceasing, so I do that. As you said, I constantly ‘visit’ with God all day long. I don’t always read my bible, and (again, like you) I try not to get stressed or legalistic about it.

Good on you for sharing – it seems there are an awful lot of us mums who struggle in that same area, and it’s so nice to know you’re not the only one!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:23:49 +0000

Thank you for being so honest! My time in the Word is also not as consistent as I’d like it to be, and I’ve almost given up on the fact that it has to be done before my small children are awake. While I do love quiet reading of God’s Word, I also think it’s a great example to my children to see their mommy reading even after they get up!

By: Staci

Staci — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 02:38:45 +0000

Mine is usually at bedtime. Just works best for me. But what I love is that even though you may not a “Personal” scheduled time…you are talking to The Heavenly Father ALL THROUGHOUT your day! I think that’s most important of all!! I so appreciate your honesty :)

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:26:49 +0000

Thanks for your openness! I am not a morning person, so my day usually starts when the kids does! At whatever time that may be. I am really trying to start daily bible reding with the kids that way when they are my age they will hopefully not struggle with making the time like I have!

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:15:25 +0000

Thank you for opening up ! I think many moms feel bad about this. I know I always do. I would try so hard to have Bible time before the children would rise. Some days this works some days not. With nine blessings it is hard to have a “set time. This summer our Pastor had a class for 10 weeks! The class was awesome, he talked about this. He said when you have little ones or in our case a ton of them!! Try to find a time that works best for you, like nap time or at night, he also said you don’t have to do it first thing in the morning. I was so glad to hear this. I can’t tell you how many times I have heard or read” do it first thing in the morning” I do pray first thing and ask the Lord to help me through the day and help me find a quite time with him. I will do some Bible time in the morning, then a little at nap and maybe some before bed. I do not read a bunch of chapters. I try to find a verse that will help me , and write it down. I also write down what I have read,so next time I pick up my Bible I will know where I am. I know it is hard to always find the time, but it is so important to be in Gods word. We can’t raise our children in Gods word if we are not in his word.Hope this helps. Have a wonderful night.
Blessings-
Rachelle

Ps- I just did a post on this a while back, you can find it on my blog under Time with the Lord.

By: Misty

Misty — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:13:40 +0000

My first confession: I have only ONE kiddo to homeschool! I don’t have to arrange my schedule around several kiddos because I…well…only have one. So far – but that’s another story.

I have found that with my son, we start off our days with Bible Time – at least 15 minutes spent in the Bible or a devotional and praying. And starting out 15 minutes can seem like a lot. Fortunately I have a phenomenal church home where I am surrounded by godly women and are now beginning to teach me some of the more important things deaing with homemaking. I struggle as well – but if we keep encouraging one another, ALL of us will make it! :o)

May you be evermore blessed!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:26:29 +0000

Thanks for your candid nature on this post. My daily time with God has been a struggle in my life. I have decided to really attack this struggle recently.

I recently read a book called “Shopping For Time” by the authors of the girltalk blog. Wow! Fantastic. Most of this book gives REAL, PRACTICAL advice on finding meaningful time with God. And it works!!!!

Just remember, many of us struggle with daily devotion time. It’s a process, and we’re learning right there wiht you!

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:17:47 +0000

I’m not a morning person and I don’t bounce out of bed and it takes me about 30 to 45 minutes to get my brain awake. I also had ten years of having a baby or toddler wake me up most mornings so I never could spend time with the Lord in the mornings on a regular basis.

But I am a night owl, and I love night time, and I’m more awake then! That’s my best time with the Lord. Sometimes it’s only 5 to 10 minutes, other times it’s 45 and I have been known to stay up for hours – but I’ve found that works better for me.

But, when my kiddies were babies, that time did not always work out, for we all know that BABIES RULE!

By: Devildogwife

Devildogwife — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:06:26 +0000

This is going to sound crazy, but when my daughter was little, the only time that I had alone was when I was in the bathroom. So, I started reading my Bible/doing devotions in the bathroom. Guess what, even though my daughter is bit older, I’m still reading the Bible/doing my devotions in the bathroom. ;)

By: Terri-Ann

Terri-Ann — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:48:57 +0000

I’m also a mother who really wishes I could start the day off with the bible – but I have a 10 month old who seems to think the day begins at 5am! And personally, I could NOT handle waking up when my clock says 4-something – it’s just inhumane! (It’s a challenge just to get a morning shower in, which often doesn’t happen either.)

I have a weekly bible goal that helps me get through. Sometimes I read a chapter a day, sometimes it’s 5 chapters on Sunday. A schedule has never worked for me, and always made it seem more like reading just to check it off the list. In which case, I might as well save the time.

The thing that helps me most is to study along with others. I host a blog site (mostly with my friends who are also moms) where readers read along in the Old Testament, and anyone is free to post their personal thoughts and discoveries, start conversations about what they read.