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Your Question:
what's the point of having a family if they can't be there for me?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've come to realize that having a family is not about them being there for me all the time, but about me being there for them. It's about giving them the best of my time and attention, just as God intended in Genesis 2:24. When I was younger, I used to think that family was optional, but now I see it as a vital part of my life and my relationship with God. As I've grown older, I've seen my own parents go through the process of letting go and allowing their children to become independent. It's not always easy, but it's necessary for the health of the family. When children leave the nest, it's not the end of the world, but rather a new chapter in their lives. And as a parent, it's my job to nurture their growth and independence, even when it means letting go of some of the control. For me, the point of having a family is not about what they can do for me, but about what I can do for them. It's about being a source of love, support, and guidance, and helping them to become the people God wants them to be. As Psalm 127 says, "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!" (Ps 127:3-5 NASB). My family is a blessing, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their lives.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
the war on children
john macarthur
old testament theology
waltke
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
sacred marriage
gary thomas
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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