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Your Question:
Can I still be a good parent even if I'm in chronic pain?
Answer:
As a pastor and a parent, I can attest that being a good parent doesn't depend on one's physical condition. In fact, I've seen many people who have suffered from chronic illnesses, including my own experiences with severe migraines and bone cancer, find blessings and growth in their struggles. It's not that we should seek out suffering, but rather that we can learn to see the good that can come from it. As a parent, my wife Susan and I have tried to teach our children that even in the midst of pain and hardship, there can be lessons learned and blessings received. We've seen our children, Joshua and Rebecca, grow and mature over the years, and while they've faced their own struggles, they've also learned valuable lessons about perseverance and faith. As a parent, it's our duty to live out the gospel to our children, to assure them of our love and acceptance, and to help them see the good that can come from suffering. Chronic pain can be a significant challenge, but it doesn't have to define us as parents. In fact, it can be an opportunity to model for our children how to face struggles with faith and perseverance. As Hebrews 12:11 says, "For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." By honoring our children and teaching them to face their own struggles with faith, we can help them grow into well-disciplined and wise individuals who will live a fulfilling life.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
why does god allow evil
clay jones
the war on children
john macarthur
colossians philemon
n t wright
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
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