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Your Question:
How do I balance my children's needs with my own mortality?
Answer:
As a father, I've come to realize that balancing my children's needs with my own mortality is a delicate matter. It's not just about providing for them physically, but also emotionally and spiritually. I've learned that being a selfish swine and only caring about one child who's struggling isn't a viable option. I have to consider the well-being of all my children, including Joshua and Rebecca, and make sacrifices for their benefit. As a pastor, I've seen many families struggle with this very issue. Some have found creative ways to give their best to their young children, even with busy schedules and financial constraints. I've encouraged families to involve their children in charitable activities, such as donating clothes and toys or creating care packages for homeless families. By teaching them the value of giving and sacrifice, we can help them develop a sense of empathy and compassion. Ultimately, I've come to understand that parenting is a partnership with God. I submit myself to Him and ask for His guidance in raising my children. I pray for wisdom and discernment to know their needs and to guard their hearts. By doing so, I can ensure that I'm not just meeting their physical needs, but also their emotional and spiritual needs, even as I face my own mortality.
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raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
why does god allow evil
clay jones
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
old testament theology
waltke
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
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