Can I still be a good parent even when I'm dying?

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As a pastor and a parent, I've come to realize that being a good parent is not about being perfect, but about being present and praying for our children. It's about submitting ourselves to God and asking for His guidance and wisdom in raising our kids. As the Bible says, "Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). This doesn't mean we can guarantee their salvation or success, but it means we can be the primary instruments in their spiritual growth and instruction.

As I reflect on my own parenting journey, I've come to understand that it's okay to make mistakes and have regrets. Every parent does. But what's important is that we learn from those mistakes and seek God's guidance in how to improve. It's also crucial to remember that our children will face challenges and difficulties in life, and it's our job as parents to teach them how to navigate those challenges and stay grounded in their faith. As the Bible says, "The hopelessness suffered by sad or depressed teens who have no direction and believe they have no future is epidemic" (from the provided text). As parents, we need to be aware of this and pray for our children, that they would know God's love and direction in their lives.

Even as I face my own mortality, I want to be a good parent to my children, Joshua and Rebecca. I want to leave a legacy of faith and love that will guide them in their own journey with God. As the text says, "You cannot guarantee the eternal salvation of your child... but as a parent, you can... be the primary instrument in your children's spiritual growth and instruction" (from the provided text). I pray that God will give me the wisdom and love to be the kind of parent He wants me to be, even in my final days.

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