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Your Question:
How do I keep my family from feeling my pain and suffering?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've learned that it's essential to teach our family Christian values and doctrine to navigate pain and suffering together. One way to do this is by creating a family mission statement that we read together daily. This statement serves as a reminder of our commitment to love, support, and forgive one another, even in the face of hardship. We review and evaluate our mission statement annually, making adjustments as needed to stay on track. When I'm struggling with pain and suffering, Susan reminds me of the bigger picture - that our struggles are nothing compared to the glory of God worked in us. She encourages me to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13), and to trust that God is working everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). This helps me to keep things in perspective and not let my pain and suffering consume me. As a family, we also try to focus on serving others, which helps us to shift our attention away from our own pain and suffering. We volunteer at a local homeless shelter and nursing home, where we see the joy that our children bring to the residents. These experiences help us to remember that our pain and suffering are not unique, and that we are not alone in our struggles. By serving others and focusing on our shared values, we can work together to navigate pain and suffering as a family.
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