Struggling to lead spiritually when I'm not living it

1d ago·1 min read

I want my kids to grow up loving Jesus but how can I teach them that when I'm cursing at other drivers and not praying before meals? I feel like a hypocrite most days. My 7 year old asked me why I say Jesus is important but I never talk about him. That hit hard. I know I need to walk the walk but man it's harder than I thought. Anyone been through this? How do you actually live out your faith in a way your kids can see?

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CChris M.New Dad7h ago

I'm in this post and I don't like it. Road rage is my big one. Realized my 5-year-old started mimicking how I talk to other drivers and that was a wake-up call. Been working on it ever since.

JJoshuaNew Dad11h ago

Same struggle here. I think the key is being honest with them about it. When I mess up, I tell my kids I messed up and apologize. Shows them that growth is part of the faith journey, not just something you arrive at.

JJoeRegularjust now

This is the realest struggle I've seen posted here. But here's the thing - your kids don't need a perfect version of you, they need the real version of you trying to be better. That's actually the best example you can set.

AAlex R.New Dad1d ago

Man, I love this question because it means you actually want to do better. That's the spiritual journey right there. None of us have it perfect, but showing up and trying teaches them way more than fake perfection ever could.

NNate B.Regular1d ago

I'm so new to this but I already feel the weight of being the example. The good news is I think kids see the effort and the trying, not just the perfect. You're clearly thinking about it which means you care.