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Your Question:
How can I forgive my child for stealing from me?
Answer:
Forgiving my child for stealing from me is not just about them asking for forgiveness, but also about me modeling the same behavior. As a parent, I need to be humble and acknowledge that I'm not perfect, and that I've made mistakes too. When I lose my temper, I need to ask my child for forgiveness, explain why it's hurtful and wrong, and tell them I'm asking God for the strength to live a life of self-control. This helps them see that forgiveness is a two-way street and that we're all in this together. When my child steals from me, they need to understand that they've hurt me and that they need to make things right. I need to sit down with them, look them in the eye, and remind them that they're my child and I'll always love them, even when they make mistakes. I need to encourage them to ask for forgiveness from the person they've hurt and from God, and to pray that the person would forgive them. This helps them see that forgiveness is not just about me, but about their relationship with God and others. As a parent, I also need to model forgiveness by being willing to forgive my child when they've made mistakes. I need to be willing to let go of my anger and hurt, and to help my child see that forgiveness is a choice. When they steal from me, they need to return the item and offer something else in addition to it, as a way of making restitution. This helps them understand that forgiveness is not just about saying sorry, but about making things right and being responsible for their actions.
Sources:
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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