Meekness in Every Area |

I’m finding that meekness is an area in which I must work at, but not just relating to homeschooling. I must use meekness whenever I hear or read something with which I disagree. I have read various blogs that mention doctrine or spiritual topics. I have even agreed with many of the articles I read. However, occasionally, I might see one statement in which the author twists scripture or states his or her opinion or presupposed idea. That really gets to me! I find myself wanting to shoot off a comment or email that lines out the offender. I am the member of several discussion boards, but honestly, I don’t say much.(Gasp!) I know that if I get involved and start spilling my guts, I am opening myself up for criticism. Once I start getting criticized, maintaining a meek and quiet spirit will be much more difficult, because I will want to defend myself. I might even get angry.

I can even take that a step farther. I have often wanted to use my little blog here as a “correct everyone with whom I disagree” kind of place. I have considered that actually commenting on a person’s blog or facebook page might be too confrontational, so I’ll just state my feelings on my blog! But then, the Holy Spirit convicts me that this is wrong. He can take care of those who misuse Scripture better than I ever could. He reminds me that my goal here is to simply share my life and the lessons the Lord is teaching me. I want to confide in you, the reader, as one of my closest friends, without fear of criticism. I know that if I start sowing criticism, that is exactly what I will reap. I must avoid that spirit at all costs and do my best to use my keyboard to edify, not to tear down.

Having a meek and quiet spirit while homeschooling – especially if I am feeling sick – is a challenge indeed. But I’m learning that maintaining a meek and quiet spirit extends far beyond the realm of homeschooling. It reaches into every area of my life, even areas that I hadn’t thought of before.

Valerie