47: Trusting God Beyond the Expectations of Others

Whatever Is Excellent with Leanne Tuggle

Ever found yourself caught between what you feel God is calling you to do and what others expect of you? You're not alone in that struggle.
After years of agonizing over my children's education, I finally made a decision that felt right for our family—only to lose cherished friendships because of it. The painful reality hit me: sometimes following God's unique calling for your family means walking a path others don't understand or approve of.
The heart-wrenching question kept surfacing: "Am I not a good Christian mom because I don't homeschool?" Those insecurities and fears of inadequacy became a heavy burden as I compared myself to other Christian women whose choices looked different from mine. But through this journey, God revealed something transformative: His purpose for me wasn't to conform to others' expectations but to love Him wholeheartedly and teach my children to do the same.
Whether you're homeschooling or sending your children to public school, your primary responsibility remains unchanged—to disciple your children and teach them about God. The methods may differ, but the mission doesn't. Just as God called Hosea to marry a prostitute, Daniel to work for pagan kings, and Esther to marry an unbeliever, He may call you to walk a path that others question or criticize.
This episode is for every parent who's felt the weight of judgment or struggled to discern God's voice amid the noise of opinions. Remember, "God's plans for you and your family are not going to look like what He is calling another family to do." Your obedience to His unique calling matters more than meeting the expectations of others. As Psalm 16 reminds us, when we set the Lord before us, we will not be shaken—even when navigating difficult decisions that others don't understand.
What decision are you wrestling with today? Trust that God's wisdom is available to you, and He's holding your future secure in His hands.

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챕터

1. Wrestling with Vulnerability and Expectations (00:00:00)

2. The Education Decision Struggle (00:04:00)

3. Losing Friends Over School Choices (00:07:54)

4. Finding God's Purpose for Me (00:09:59)

5. Parents as Primary Disciplers (00:14:08)

6. Trusting God's Unique Plan (00:17:26)