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Your Question:
What if I'm not able to forgive my parents for what they did?
Answer:
Forgiveness is a choice we make, and it's essential for our well-being. As a pastor, I've seen how unforgiveness can bring death into people's lives in one form or another. That's why I've taught my children, Joshua and Rebecca, to pray for the people they need to forgive. It's not always easy, but it's a crucial step in becoming forgiving. I remember when I was struggling with forgiveness myself. I was holding onto anger and resentment, and it was affecting my relationships with my family and others. But as I prayed and sought God's guidance, I began to see the pattern of unforgiveness in my family and how it was hurting us. I realized that forgiveness doesn't change the past, but it can set us free from the negative emotions that come with it. As a parent, it's my responsibility to model forgiveness for my children. I want them to see that forgiveness is a choice we make, not a feeling we wait for. I've instructed them to be merciful like Jesus and to forgive others their trespasses, just as God forgives us. It's not always easy, but with prayer, repentance, and seeking God's guidance, we can overcome unforgiveness and live a more free and joyful life.
Sources:
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
systematic theology
wayne grudem
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
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