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Your Question:
how can i forgive my own child for stealing from me?
Answer:
Forgiving my child for stealing from me is a difficult task, but one that's crucial for healing and rebuilding our relationship. As a pastor and a father, I've come to realize that forgiveness is not just about my child apologizing and making restitution, but also about me, as a parent, modeling humility and self-awareness. I need to acknowledge my own flaws and weaknesses, and recognize that I'm not superior to my child. To forgive my child, I need to take the initiative to ask for their forgiveness, just as I would want them to do if they were in my shoes. I should name what I did wrong, identify how my words or actions hurt my child, and how badly I handled the situation. By doing so, I'm not only restoring our relationship, but also demonstrating to my child that I, too, live under the authority of Jesus and am committed to growing and changing as a parent. This will encourage my child to see the power of grace in action and be more likely to forgive and make amends. As I work through the process of forgiveness with my child, I should also encourage them to make restitution for what they took, and to pray for forgiveness from God and the person they wronged. I should also model forgiveness myself, by being willing to forgive my child and work through the issue together. By doing so, we can clear the slate, start over, and move forward in our relationship, with a deeper understanding of the power of forgiveness and the importance of living under God's authority.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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