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Your Question:
How do I keep my kids safe when I'm in constant pain?
Answer:
As a father of two, I can relate to the struggles of keeping my kids safe, especially when I'm not feeling my best. When I'm in constant pain, it can be challenging to be as present and involved in their lives as I'd like. However, I've learned that it's essential to be honest with them about my limitations and to ask for their forgiveness when I've blown it. This means taking responsibility for my actions, acknowledging how I've hurt them, and asking for their pardon. In addition to asking for forgiveness, I also try to demonstrate love and care for my children in various ways. I write loving notes and place them in their lunchbox or send them a card in the mail. I also ask open-ended questions about their day at school, which helps me stay connected to their lives and shows them that I'm interested in what they're going through. When I do lose my temper, I take the time to explain why it was hurtful and wrong, and I ask for God's strength to live a life of self-control. As a pastor, I'm also aware of the importance of protecting my children from the world's influences. I'm careful about the media they consume, and I try to have open and honest conversations with them about the dangers of things like addiction and evil influences. I also pray regularly for their protection and guidance, asking God to keep them safe from harm and to give them a heart to follow Him. By being intentional about my parenting and seeking God's guidance, I'm able to keep my kids safe even when I'm not feeling my best.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
the war on children
john macarthur
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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