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Your Question:
How do I forgive myself for not being there for my family?
Answer:
Forgiving myself for not being there for my family is a process that I've been working on, especially in my role as a pastor. I've come to realize that unforgiveness can be a pattern that's passed down through generations, and I see it in my own family. It's not an excuse, but it's something to be aware of. As I've reflected on my actions, I've remembered times when I wasn't as present for my family as I could have been, and it's caused me pain. I've been trying to understand why I struggled to forgive myself, and my Christian counselor told me that it's often because the sin is either unconfessed or I'm choosing to continue doing it. I've reconfessed my unforgiveness and I'm trying to move forward. It's hard, but I know that forgiveness doesn't change the past, it sets punishment aside, but it's the behavior that defines our character. I'm trying to hold myself accountable for my actions and seek forgiveness from my family, just as God forgives me. As a parent, I want to teach my children to forgive, not just others, but also themselves. I want to encourage them to be honest and to seek forgiveness, and to know that God is in their difficult situation. I pray for them, and for our family, that we can be free from unforgiveness and that we can love and support each other, just as God calls us to do.
Sources:
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
depression
edward welch
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