Homeschooling and Faith: Seeing God’s Hand in Your Journey
Homeschooling is more than just education—it’s a journey of faith, growth, and transformation. Along the way, God is continually working in our lives, shaping us as much as He is shaping our children.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
(Isaiah 43:19)
Whether you’re in a season of joy, uncertainty, or weariness, His presence is unwavering. He is always doing something new, guiding you through the wilderness, and refreshing your spirit with streams of His grace. This devotional is a reminder to trust in His plan, lean into His promises, and see His hand in every step of your homeschooling journey.
“See, I Am Doing a New Thing!”
Homeschooling is often a leap of faith. Whether you are just beginning or have been on this journey for years, there is always something new God is doing in your life through it. Perhaps He led you to homeschool in the first place, stirring a desire in your heart to teach your children at home. Maybe He is using this season to draw you closer to Him, shaping your faith as you shape your children’s education.
God has a way of using homeschooling not just to teach our children, but to teach us. As we seek out the best curriculum, the right routine, or the perfect balance between school and life, He is working in the background—guiding, refining, and drawing us nearer to Him.
“Now It Springs Up; Do You Not Perceive It?”
It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day challenges of homeschooling—lesson plans, laundry piles, and endless questions from curious minds. But in the middle of it all, God is revealing Himself to you. Have you noticed?
Maybe it’s in a child’s question that makes you stop and see Scripture in a new light. Maybe it’s in the way God provides just what you need when you feel like you’re running on empty. Maybe it’s in the joy of seeing your child grasp a difficult concept, reminding you that growth often happens little by little.
Even in the mundane, God is moving. What new thing is He doing in your life right now? Take a moment to ask Him to open your eyes to see it.
“I Am Making a Way in the Wilderness”
There are seasons in homeschooling—and in life—when the path feels uncertain. You may question whether you’re doing enough, whether your children are learning what they need, or whether you’re equipped for this calling at all.
But God is not a God of confusion; He is a God of order and purpose. Every challenge you face is an opportunity to trust Him more deeply. Every struggle is preparing you for something ahead. The patience you learn while teaching a strong-willed child might be the same patience you need for a future season of caregiving. The discipline of keeping a schedule might be what sustains you in times of chaos.
God is always making a way, even when you don’t see it. If you feel lost in the wilderness right now, hold onto His promises—He will guide you through.
“And Streams in the Wasteland.”
There are moments when homeschooling—and life itself—feels dry. When exhaustion, doubt, or grief threaten to drain your spirit, remember that God is your source of living water. Just as He sustained the Israelites in the desert, He will sustain you.
No hardship is wasted in His hands. Every struggle can be used for good. Romans 8:28 reminds us that “God causes all things to work together for good to those who love Him.” Even when the enemy tries to bring discouragement, God can use it to deepen your faith, strengthen your endurance, and prepare you for what’s ahead.
If you are feeling weary, take heart—God is already at work bringing streams into your wasteland. Lean into Him. Rest in His promises. And trust that He is doing something new, even now.
