Last night I had a realization. After talking to Taite about her view of God and feeling I had failed her in some way, it occurred to me I had not.
I have always taught my kids to be kind and good. To do good deeds for others. Be selfless in actions, and to overall just be a good person.
When we were discussing mission trips and Taite said she does not want to do something like this because God is telling her to, she wants to do something like this because SHE wants to. She lives her life wanting to be kind and good and I GAVE her that. I taught her that.
So, whether she believes or not, she is going out in the world to do good and if she doesn't recognize it as sharing God's love, I still can secretly do that.
She will find her way on her own and whether that path leads to a strong belief in God, or just having faith in humanity, it is her path to follow and discover. No matter what. I am proud of her.
I have always taught my kids to be kind and good. To do good deeds for others. Be selfless in actions, and to overall just be a good person.
When we were discussing mission trips and Taite said she does not want to do something like this because God is telling her to, she wants to do something like this because SHE wants to. She lives her life wanting to be kind and good and I GAVE her that. I taught her that.
So, whether she believes or not, she is going out in the world to do good and if she doesn't recognize it as sharing God's love, I still can secretly do that.
She will find her way on her own and whether that path leads to a strong belief in God, or just having faith in humanity, it is her path to follow and discover. No matter what. I am proud of her.
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