57 Heartfelt Bible Verses for Your Homeschool

When you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed with your homeschool, God’s Word offers these encouraging homeschool Bible verses to give you strength and wisdom!

I thought every other homeschooling mama had it all together. I would see their beautiful stories on Instagram, overlaid with the perfect vintage filter, and think, “I am missing something here.”

What was I doing wrong that my homeschool days often looked like a three-ring circus instead of a peaceful, happy environment where children loved learning?

Over time, I began to grow closer to some homeschool mom friends. And I found out pretty quickly that none of us really have it all together all of the time. Some days are great, and we feel like we’re at the top of the world. 

Other days are terrible and we’re ready to throw in the towel and start googling military schools out-of-state. (I’m kidding, but just barely.)

Homeschooling our kids is not a job we can do on our own. Nor are we meant to. 

God called us to homeschool our kids for His glory, and to give them a quality education while teaching them God’s truth. Thankfully, He didn’t ask us to do it on our own. The Word of God offers all the help and instruction we need to raise children with Biblical principles. 

Homeschooling Moms Need the Bible

Being a homeschooling mom is not for the faint of heart. But not for the reasons non-homeschoolers might think. 

The biggest struggles of a homeschooling journey are not the curriculum choices, getting kids to sit still for lessons, or the ever-popular “socialization” issue. 

Although all of those factors do come into play, the main struggle we face is a spiritual one. We want our kids to learn more than reading, writing, and math. We even want them to know more than the periodic table of elements, the names of the presidents, and how to speak Latin. 

Raising our kids to follow the way of the Lord matters the most. It is important to instill in them good morals, and show them the way of eternal life. 

Taking control of your child’s education from the public school system is a difficult undertaking. But remember, you are doing great work for the Lord. The Holy Spirit will be with you to lead and guide you through your daily prayer and Bible reading to lead your kids in the right way. 

Favorite Bible Verses for a Homeschool Mama

One thing I know after a few years of homeschooling is this: I don’t know everything. Thankfully, I know Someone Who does know everything, and He willingly shares His wisdom with me in God’s Word. 

I’ve listed 57 great Bible verses below that offer hope and encouragement to your homeschool heart. I’ve turned to some of these over and over again on my journey. But here are a few that I’ve found especially helpful as I’m teaching the next generation of strong, Christian men. 

James 1:5— If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

God has everything we need to know–and it’s more than the wisdom of this world. When I find myself wondering what I should do, how I should respond, or the best plan moving forward, I can ask my Heavenly Father. 

When we need wisdom in any situation, the Bible has the answer and God will give it to us, if we only ask Him. He won’t hold back when we ask.

Galatians 6:9–And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

“You don’t reap the fruit the day you sow the seed.” This is true in gardening and homeschool. Homeschooling is a long game. We have to put in the work day after day and year after year. But when we continue to work, to sow the seed, we will reap the results one day. 

It might be when reading suddenly clicks for your first-grader or your 10-year-old finally figures out fractions. Or, it might not come fully until your final student turns 18 and graduates for good. But God promised you, Mama, you will reap the benefits of your hard work, but only if you don’t give up. 

1 Thessalonians 5:24–Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

How amazing is our Heavenly Father? God calls us to homeschool our kids and we respond, “Lord, I just don’t think I can.”

He answers, “I know, but I will help you.”

He doesn’t call us to do a task, then leave us alone, and is faithful to help us every single step of the way. We can always depend on Him in every part of life. 

Related: 23 Uplifting Bible Proverbs for Children and Parents

57 Encouraging Bible Verses for Homeschool Moms

The Bible is more than just a book. It’s our guide for life. Yes, even those crazy, wacky, circus-like days of homeschooling our kids!

On your bad days, use the homeschool Bible verses to remind you why you’re homeschooling your kids. When you feel overwhelmed, remember that God is faithful and He is with you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 23:12

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 9:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

Psalm 1:1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 7:1-3

My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 
Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. 
Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. 
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. 
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.

Isaiah 26:3

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Proverbs 3:21

My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:

Romans 12:2

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Proverbs 1:8

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

1 Peter 5:7

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

2 Timothy 3:14-15

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 34:11

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Isaiah 55:8-9

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Ephesians 4:32

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

2 Corinthians 12:9

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Ephesians 3:16

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

2 Corinthians 4:18

While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Philippians 4:4-8

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Philippians 4:19

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Colossians 3:17

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Colossians 3:23-24

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:24

Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

2 Timothy 1:7

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

2 Timothy 1:14

That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.

Hebrews 13:6

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

James 1:3-4

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

1 John 4:4

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Put It Into Practice

Homeschooling your kids takes courage, patience, and more than a little coffee. (Or tea, if that’s your thing!) But more than that, it takes spending time in God’s Word every day. Letting Him fill all those empty, lacking places in your heart. 

In her book, The Convivial Homeschool, Mystie Winckler says, “The courage we need can only come from looking to Christ.” 

We get that courage from allowing Him into our daily lives. All those moms who I thought had it all together? They didn’t. And I don’t.

But what I do have, is the love of God pouring into my heart, so I can pour it out to my kids. 

He gave us these beautiful Scriptures, so we can know we’re not alone, but He is with us every step of the way! Dive deep, Mama, and receive encouragement directly from your Heavenly Father as you homeschool your kids!

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