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Your Question:
How can I leave a legacy for my kids when I'm not even sure I'll make it?
Answer:
Leaving a legacy for my kids when I'm not sure I'll make it is a challenge I'm familiar with. As a pastor and a father, I've seen many families navigate this transition. It's a monumental shift in our role from being the primary caregivers to being wise and godly influences in their adult lives. If I miss this opportunity, my children will miss out on the rich treasures they need as they begin to build their own homes. Prayer becomes a powerful means of influence when our children leave home. As Susan and I have experienced, our prayers for our children didn't stop when they left home. In fact, they increased as we no longer had the day-to-day responsibility. We could still declare God's promises and wisdom over their lives, even if we couldn't tell them what to do. This reminds me of the importance of building a strong foundation in our relationship with Jesus and with each other. When we prioritize our marriage and our relationship with God, we give our children a great gift – a sense of security and love that transcends our own limitations. As I look at my own children, Joshua and Rebecca, I'm reminded of the importance of not overcorrecting as they navigate their independence. I want to be a source of encouragement and guidance, not a roadblock to their growth. By living out God's promises and demonstrating His love and reconciliation in our own marriage, we can show our children that His promise is secure, even when our own promises may not be. This is a legacy I want to leave for my kids – a foundation of faith, love, and wisdom that will guide them as they build their own lives.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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