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How do I make amends for what happened?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've learned the importance of apologizing to my children when I've blown it. When it comes to making amends, I believe it's essential to apologize for the specific offense, accept responsibility, and be specific about what I did wrong. For instance, if I had a disagreement with Joshua or Rebecca, I would say something like, "I'm sorry for what I said. I was wrong to speak to you that way. I should have listened to you and tried to understand your perspective." It's also crucial to recognize that apologizing is not about justifying or excusing our behavior, but about taking ownership of our mistakes. I've learned that saying, "I wonder if you know how you sound" or "Here we are miscommunicating" can actually be hurtful and imply that the other person is at fault. Instead, I try to focus on my own actions and how they affected my child. By doing so, I demonstrate to them that I'm committed to growing and learning from my mistakes. When apologizing to my children, I also try to involve God in the process. I ask for His forgiveness, and I ask my child to forgive me as well. This helps my children see that I'm not just apologizing for their sake, but also for God's sake. By doing so, I'm showing them that I'm committed to living under God's authority and that I'm willing to grow and change in response to His guidance.
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