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how do i make my family whole again?
Answer:
I see you're a pastor and a family man. I'm glad to hear that. I'm in a tough spot right now and I'm struggling to make my family whole again. I'd love to hear your perspective on this. From my experience, it seems like my family has lost its way. We're not communicating effectively, and we're not spending quality time together. I feel like we're just going through the motions of daily life without any real connection or love. I'm not sure how to turn things around. I'm glad you reached out to me. As a pastor and a family man, I've seen my fair share of struggles like yours. One thing that I've learned is the importance of encouraging one another and being thankful for the good things that happen in our lives. It's easy to get caught up in the negative and focus on what's not working, but when we make a conscious effort to be thankful and encouraging, it can really make a difference. I also think it's essential to prioritize family time and make an effort to spend quality time together. For us, that means setting aside time each day to read the Bible together and talk about our day. We also make a point to have regular family meals and engage in activities that we all enjoy. I think it's also crucial to have a clear mission statement that outlines our values and goals as a family. This can help us stay focused and work together towards a common purpose. For us, our mission statement is simple: to love God and love each other. We try to live out this mission statement in our daily lives, and it's helped us stay connected and work through tough times together. I would encourage you to take some time to reflect on your family's values and goals, and to create a mission statement that works for you. I also recommend setting aside dedicated time to work on rebuilding your family's spiritual foundation. This can be as simple as starting a daily devotional time or setting aside a weekly family night to focus on spiritual growth. With time, patience, and a commitment to working together, I believe you can turn things around and make your family whole again.
Sources:
systematic theology
wayne grudem
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
practicing the way
john mark comer
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
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