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Your Question:
can i still be a good parent if i'm disabled?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I believe that being a disabled parent is not a barrier to being a good parent. In fact, it's a common misconception that disability is a hindrance to parenting. The Bible teaches us that God is the one who gives us the privilege of raising our children, and that He is the one who enables us to do so (Psalm 127:3-5). As a parent, I have to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, not my own abilities. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've learned to rely on each other and on God to help us navigate the challenges of parenting. We've had our fair share of struggles, but we've also experienced the joy and fulfillment that comes from raising our children, Joshua and Rebecca. As a father, I've learned to be patient, to listen, and to trust in God's wisdom and guidance. And I believe that a disabled parent can do the same. In fact, being a disabled parent can even be a blessing in disguise. It can teach us to rely on God's strength, to trust in His provision, and to see our children as a gift from Him. It can also teach us to be more intentional and creative in our parenting, to seek out resources and support when we need it, and to lean on our community and church family for help. So, to answer your question, I believe that a disabled parent can still be a good parent, and that with God's help and provision, they can even be an exceptional one.
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philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
sacred marriage
gary thomas
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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