It honestly felt like you were telling my story, that you were speaking right to my soul. There’s a lot of things I’ve had to re-learn for myself, to work at making my faith genuinely my own (working out my salvation so to speak). As a parent I’ve had to let go of the mindset of “never being wrong or making mistakes” because ultimately I serve a God who is perfect and shows us the way to go. Honestly, that alone has been the most freeing, it’s such a relief to know that it’s not all up to us.
This is an excellent way of expressing something happening. These parallels make a lot of sense, and I love how you pointed out how the Shepherd works...even for those deconstructing. Thank you!
This is so good. Thank you.
You are very welcome! ❤️
It honestly felt like you were telling my story, that you were speaking right to my soul. There’s a lot of things I’ve had to re-learn for myself, to work at making my faith genuinely my own (working out my salvation so to speak). As a parent I’ve had to let go of the mindset of “never being wrong or making mistakes” because ultimately I serve a God who is perfect and shows us the way to go. Honestly, that alone has been the most freeing, it’s such a relief to know that it’s not all up to us.
Thank you for sharing some of your experience! Freedom tastes good, doesn’t it?
Beautifully written. How freeing for the parent, who might believe the spiritual health of their child rests solely on their shoulders. 🙏🏼
Thank you for reading! And YES! What a heavy yoke to imagine it’s up to parents.
Amen to all of it. Anything about this topic going in your book?
Thank you for reading! Yes! It does show up a bit in Part 3, especially in responses we have from our interview surveys of people reflecting back .
Glad to hear that. Looking fwd to this book!
This is an excellent way of expressing something happening. These parallels make a lot of sense, and I love how you pointed out how the Shepherd works...even for those deconstructing. Thank you!