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Your Question:
How do I keep my family safe when I'm not there to provide for them?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father of two young children, I've often thought about how to keep my family safe when I'm not there to provide for them. I've come to realize that it's not just about physical safety, but also emotional and spiritual well-being. One way to ensure their safety is to teach them basic biblical and practical concepts about stewardship of finances, such as making a budget, staying out of debt, and paying bills on time. This will help them make wise decisions and avoid financial trouble. Another way to keep my family safe is to encourage them to show mercy and compassion to those in need. This can be done by volunteering together at a homeless shelter or a nursing home, where they can see the impact of their actions on others. It's also essential to model this behavior myself, as a parent and a pastor, and to pray with and for my children, asking God to guide them in their decisions and actions. When I'm not physically present, I can also pray for my children and ask God to watch over them and protect them. I can remind them of the importance of seeking God's wisdom and guidance in all their decisions, and encourage them to seek help when they need it. By teaching them these values and principles, I can have confidence that they will be safe and secure, even when I'm not there to provide for them directly.
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raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
old testament theology
waltke
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
the war on children
john macarthur
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