what's the point of having a family if they can't be there for me?

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The question of what's the point of having a family if they can't be there for me is a heavy one, and one that I've grappled with in my own life. As a pastor and a husband, I've come to realize that God's plan is for families to be a source of support and comfort for one another. In Genesis 2:24, it says, "For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh." This is a call to leave our old lives behind and be joined together with our spouse, and to become one family unit.

But this doesn't mean that our families will always be there for us. In fact, as our children grow and become independent, they may not always be physically present or emotionally available. However, that doesn't mean that their presence and influence in our lives is not valuable. As Psalm 128 says, "Behold, thus shall be to him who fears the Lord, the children of whom shall be mighty on earth; the offspring of whom shall be blessed. May the Lord bless you out of Zion!" (Psalm 128:5-6 NASB). This is a reminder that our children are a blessing and a source of strength, even if they are not always physically present.

As a father of two teenagers, I can attest to the fact that it's not always easy to have our children's attention and support. But I've come to realize that their growing independence is a sign of their growing maturity and responsibility. And as they spread their wings and fly, my wife Susan and I are freed to focus on our own relationship and to serve others in new ways. It's a bittersweet experience, but one that is a reminder of the importance of family and the role that we play in shaping the next generation.

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