No, I am not insane.
I've been told it's the stupidest decision I could ever make. I've also been told its the best decision I might ever make. I've also been told I'm going to die if i go to school...and also that I'm not going to die. And I've also been told that I can't change the world.
And my only response to all of these statements is that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I love a quote by Helen Keller, which is my blog header. "I am one, but I am still one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. I will not refuse to do the something I can do."
So, why would I ever think of entering public school when I've been homeschooled for the last four years and am perfectly able to continue homeschooling through my high school years?
Well, me, myself, and I would never think of doing that. Going to public school is not my parent's choice, nor is it my choice. It's God's choice. I swore I would NEVER go. And I mean kicking and screaming you can't make me, pay me, or force me to go. You see, my wonderful mother brought home the curriculum packet for the high school. She had me look at it and thought it would be good for me to try it because there are many opportunities and I can be a light for God. Of course she wasn't going to force me, but I wouldn't even let her say one word about it. It was an absolute no. I had decided I would NEVER go to public high school as long as I lived. But alas, God had different plans. He began to open my eyes to the opportunities high school would have and also the fact that I could be a bright light for Him. So, I prayed and prayed and prayed about it and He answered. He told me to go. Now I can't see myself NOT going. I know you shouldn't run away when God tells you to do something. And I know from the story of Jonah that bad things happen when you don't do as God commands. I don't see being thrown overboard a boat, being swallowed by a fish and living inside it for three days, and then being thrown up on a beach as fun. Therefore I could stay inside my comfortable little homeschool world for the next four years and never know what school would have been like, and also face the possibility of being swallowed by a fish (or some other equally bad consequence for my disobedience)...or accept the challenge of God's will for me to go to school.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
Acts 13:47
For this is what the Lord has commanded us: " 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.' "
Matthew 5:14-15
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
So, that is why I am going to public school. God has called me to be a light, and I am not going to stay hidden. God has called me to proclaim His wonderful name, and I am not going to be silenced. With supernatural strength from His spirit, I can do it.
All the reasons, in summary, for why I am going to public school are:
- God told me to.
- There are design, sewing, and art classes and guitar, keyboard, and voice lessons, which are all things that I am very interested in.
- I am kind of bored with homeschooling to be honest. And, because I've changed from three different cyber schools with different curriculems, I'm taking earth science for the third year and it is boring me out of my mind.
- I can be taking advantage of the honors classes.
- I learn better when someone is physically showing me how to do something right then and there, not through the computer.
- I will be a light to those around me.
- My younger sister started public middle school in November after being homeschooled for one year, and she quite enjoys it. She likes handbells haha.
- I only have to go for the semester. If I absolutely cannot do it, then I will just homeschool again next year.
Thanks for reading, I'll keep this updated often on my preparations and experiences at public high school.
♥ ♥ Jasmine
i love you. i am honored to be your friend. haha. you have grown so incredibly much over the past few years... it hasn't sunk in until now for me! you are in my prayers and i want to be by your side through this whole experience! keep me posted!!
ReplyDelete<3always.
that's cool. good luck. but really, public school is not that big of a deal.
ReplyDeleteem, i love you too. thanks for praying for me.
ReplyDeleteand anonymous(do i know you?): i understand that public school isn't that big of a deal for you, you do it everyday which must take perseverance. the reality for me is that this is the biggest decision i've ever made in my life, which i guess isn't saying all that much. but hey, thanks for responding to what i had to say.
jasamine,
ReplyDeleteI'm so honored to be your mom..haha...you're stepping out in faith and sharing the journey..I pray others will be inspired by your courage to obey God and trust Him to be with you in what promises to be a challenging venture...you're a genuine rebelutionary---living the motto of "do hard things"---I believe God will work in you and through you...as He already is...
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Mat 7:14
This scripture came to me as I was writing my comment..you are on the narrow road, but will be along side people on the broad road--by God's grace, stay on the narrow road and by His spirit, lead those on the broad road to enter through the narrow gate--which leads to life--they will be eternally grateful.
ILOVEYOU...mom
Jasmine, I am so proud of you!!!! So proud that you are listening to God's voice and allowing Him to work through your life!! This is going to be amazing to watch what God has!! Love ya Lisa
ReplyDeleteGood Luck! Will be praying!
ReplyDeletejasmine, i luv ya and hope u have fun at school!!! i myself am contemplating going to public school next year. i want to, but i'm still not sure. enough about me haha. i hope this opens up a new room full of possibilities for you!!!
ReplyDelete<3 <3 niicole
Btw . . . you don't have to go to public school to get scholarships. My sister is thinking about going to PHC next year for college, and is finding all kinds of scholarships online.
ReplyDeleteHi. I read you prayer request post on the Rebelution Forums. I just wanted to encourage you.
ReplyDeleteI was homeschooled until 10th grade at which time I entered the local public school. I felt that God wanted me to go to Public School and I was at peace. I just recently graduated and though school was hard and trying at times it was not all that bad. On my blog there is a post
http://surndr.blogspot.com/2008/12/next-semester-school-gone-by-and-still.html
that I made.The "I need to heal" part is the only thing I would sincerely warn you of. I am glad for you and that you have chosen to follow God! :)