"Thus says the Lord, 'Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,' declares the Lord." --Jeremiah 9:23-24
This resonates with me this morning, especially as I consider, "Why do we educate our kids at home?" Is the goal for my children intellectual superiority, or athletic strength, or vocational success? No. Similarly, why am I prone to discouragement when other children are reading greater works, or farther along in math, or more skilled at ____________ (you fill-in-the-blank) than mine?
Mine is to remain focused on the Lord, He who exercises lovingkindness and justice and righteousness. My goal is to raise children that understand and know our Lord. That is His delight, and that is mine, as well. And even then, I dare not boast, but humbly bow, and give thanks.
(Note: This entry was kindly submitted by a dear sister-in-Christ from whom there is much to glean. So, thank you, KH. We look forward to more!)
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