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Your Question:
Can I still be a good parent even though I'm not well?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've learned that being a good parent isn't about being perfect, but about being present and available to our children. It's okay to make mistakes and have regrets - every parent does. The key is to be honest with ourselves and our children about our limitations and to seek God's guidance and wisdom in our parenting. When I'm struggling with my own health issues, I try to remember that my children need me to be a source of stability and love, not perfection. By acknowledging my own weaknesses and limitations, I can be more realistic about what I can and cannot do, and I can ask for help when I need it. This helps me to be a more patient and understanding parent, even when I'm not feeling my best. As I read through 1 Corinthians 10:11-14, I'm reminded that God's goodness and love are not dependent on my own abilities or circumstances. Even when I'm struggling with my health, I can trust that God is working in my children's lives and that He is using me as a vessel to shape them into the people He wants them to be. By submitting myself to God and asking for His help, I can be a more effective and loving parent, even when I'm not feeling my best.
Sources:
the war on children
john macarthur
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
why does god allow evil
clay jones
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