Facing Opposition and Struggle

When living for the Lord in this "ungodly" world, we often face opposition and tremendous struggle in our lives. And, now since we've been homeschooling, I would have to say this has been our biggest obstacle to overcome yet! Mainly because the world sees homeschooling as not "normal," so there is absolutely a dyer lack of encouragement to go around for us that do it.
But, I also believe that Satan is working overtime trying to turn our attention from our children and turn them back into this ugly world for him to get ahold of! So, he's using everything and everybody for ammo against us!

Britt and I pray daily for our children and since they were born we've always asked God to help us raise them in a way that is pleasing to Him and also to let them become God serving Christians, not of this world, who are focused entirely on His call, whatever that may be!

As we struggle in this discouraging world, I find great comfort in His Word daily. It gives me peace, clarity, and comfort in knowing, how we're trying to raise our children, is all in line with His will for our lives. I found this verse tonight while reading His Word and it brought me great comfort. Thought I would share it with you.

Love ya'll! Strive to be Different!

The Lord has given me his words of wisdom, so that I know what to say to all these weary ones. Morning by morning he wakens me and opens my understanding to his will. The Lord has spoken to me, I have listened! I do not rebel or turn away. I give my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pull out my beard. I do not hide from shame, for they mock me and spit in my face.

Because the Lord helps me, I will not be dismayed. Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, determined to do his will. And I know I will triumph. He who gives me justice is near. Who will dare to oppose me now? Where are my enemies? Let them appear! See, the Sovereign Lord is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths!

Who among you fears the Lord and obeys his servant? If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God. But watch out, you who live in your own light and warm yourselves by your own fires. This is the reward you will receive for me; You will soon lie down in great torment!
Isaiah 50:4-11