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Your Question:
Can God really heal my relationship with my child?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've seen firsthand the power of God's healing in relationships, especially between parents and children. When it comes to healing a strained relationship with your child, the first step is to take responsibility for your actions and ask for their forgiveness. This means acknowledging what you did wrong, identifying how your words or actions hurt them, and expressing remorse. Asking for forgiveness is not just about restoring your relationship with your child, but also about demonstrating to them the authority of Jesus in your life. When you model repentance and humility, your child is more likely to see the change in you and be encouraged to follow your example. It's also essential to pray for God to penetrate your child's heart with His love and open it to receive your love and the love of others. This can be especially challenging if your child is older and has built up walls of bitterness or unforgiveness. In my experience, prayer is a powerful tool in healing relationships. When my wife Susan and I have prayed together, seeking God's guidance and wisdom, we've seen our children become more free from negative traits and their relationships with each other improve. I encourage you to pray with your child, asking God to teach them the depth of His forgiveness and help them make the decision to forgive based on what He's asked of you. Remember, God is at work in your child's heart, and He longs for them to love and serve Him.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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