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Your Question:
how do i make my family understand my struggles?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've learned that the key to making your family understand your struggles is to listen to them and give them your full attention. When my children were younger, I made it a point to sit down with them and listen to their insignificant issues, knowing that as they got older, they would want to share their more significant concerns with me. I'd remain at eye level with them, making sure they felt heard and understood. This helped build trust and strong relationships within our family. It's also essential to model how to disagree without being disagreeable. When my wife Susan and I disagree, we make sure to talk to each other, pray together, and seek wise counsel. We then listen to each other until we can come to a unified voice, just as Jesus taught us in Mark 3:25. This helps us avoid conflicts and speak with one voice as parents. By doing so, we demonstrate to our children the importance of resolving disagreements in a loving and respectful manner. As a family, we also make it a point to serve others together. We volunteer at a local homeless shelter, and our children love seeing the smiling faces of the residents. This experience helps them understand the value of serving others and shows them that we're not just a family, but also a community that cares for one another. By being honest, supportive, and working together, we can build strong relationships and help our family understand each other's struggles.
Sources:
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
depression
edward welch
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