Struggling to model faith like I should

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2d ago1 min read

Been convicted lately that I'm not living out my faith the way I'm trying to teach my kids. I get impatient with them, snap at my wife, don't pray as much as I should. They see all of it. Had a moment last week where my 8yo asked why I was angry when I'm always telling him to have a good attitude. That one stung. How do you guys stay accountable and actually walk the walk?

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TTobias K.Regular2d ago

My approach has been getting real with my kids about the struggle instead of pretending to have it figured out. Like 'hey, I got impatient today and I'm sorry, that's not who I want to be.' They respect honesty way more than they respect perfection.

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BBrandonNew Dad2d ago

Living it out is way harder than preaching it but the good news is your kids will learn more from watching you try and fail and get back up than they ever will from you being perfect. Keep showing up.

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MMikeNew Dad1d ago

The fact that you're convicted about this is actually a good sign. That's the Holy Spirit working. I struggle with the same thing - trying to live it instead of just talk about it. My kids call me out on it too and it's embarrassing but also keeps me honest.

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