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Can I still be a good parent if I'm too sick to care for them?
Answer:
As a pastor and a father, I've seen firsthand the importance of being a good parent, even when it's challenging. When I'm too sick to care for my children, Joshua and Rebecca, I know that I can still be a good parent by being present and supportive, even if it's just in spirit. I can pray for them, ask for help from their mother, Susan, and other family members, and make sure they know that I'm still thinking of them and loving them. It's not about being a perfect parent, but about being a loving and supportive one. I can still provide guidance and encouragement to my children, even if I'm not physically able to care for them. And when they're old enough, I can share my experiences and wisdom with them, so they can learn from my mistakes and successes. As a Christian, I believe that God is always with us, and that He can use our weaknesses to bring strength and guidance to our children. In fact, I've seen many times how God can use our prayers and intercession to help our children navigate difficult situations. When we pray for our children, we're not just asking for their physical health, but also for their spiritual well-being. We're asking God to guide them, to protect them, and to give them the strength and wisdom they need to make good decisions. And when we're too sick to care for them, our prayers can be a powerful source of comfort and support for our children, reminding them that they're not alone and that God is always with them.
Sources:
the war on children
john macarthur
why does god allow evil
clay jones
philippians colossioan philemon
r kent hughes
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
god
j i packer knowing
basic christianity
john stott
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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