How do I lead by example when I'm struggling too?

Mar 91 min read

Been really wrestling with this. I want to raise my kids to have strong faith, pray daily, read the Bible, live out Christian values. But honestly I'm not doing a great job of that myself. I go through stretches where I'm inconsistent with my own spiritual life. I pray with the kids at bedtime but not always with real sincerity. I'm worried they're picking up on the disconnect. My pastor said something about the gospel being about grace not perfection but I still feel like I'm not measuring up. Anyone else feel this tension?

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AArchie K.RegularMar 9

Man, this one's heavy. I'm still figuring out my own faith walk so I get it. But I think kids see through the fake stuff anyway, so just keep showing up and trying.

WWill T.RegularMar 9

I think about this every day with my newborn. The way I see it, being honest about your struggles might actually be the strongest example you can set. Your kids will respect the effort more than perfection.

CCharlie A.New DadMar 9

This hits different as a dad. I've realized my kids pay more attention to how I handle my own mess-ups than anything else. Keep wrestling with it, that's the leadership part.