Imperfect Parenting - Week 5 - Sermon
Channel: SouthPoint Church
Date: 2022-05-29

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Notes

Painting an unfair picture by hiding flaws will lead to unwanted pain for someone.
 

Buying a House
Romantic Relationship
Getting a Job
Applying for a Loan
Continuing Education

 
What kind of picture are we painting of ourselves as parents to our children?

How do our kids see us…

Trustworthy, Hero, Example, Looked up to V/S Realistic, Prepared, Fair Standard, Normal  


Hiding our pain and problems creates an unfair picture that makes our kids feel like failures when they face the hard realities of life.


Jesus took along Peter, James, and John. He was sad and troubled. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”


Jesus overwhelmed
Jesus slept
Jesus hungered
Jesus frustrated
Jesus wept


Jesus took Peter and the brothers James and John with him. They went up on a very high mountain where they could be alone. Matthew 17:1-2


There in front of the disciples, Jesus was completely changed. His face was shining like the sun, and his clothes became white as light. Matthew 17:1-2


Jesus never hid the pain of His humanity or the power of His divinity.  

His healthy honesty allowed the disciples to give grace to themselves while having faith in God.


- Confess our defects
- Confront our dysfunction
- Care for our damage


Choosing healthy honesty over hiding will help our kids feel normal and prepared when they face the challenges of adulthood.


“It could be because these flawed characters offer more truthful representations of humans.” 9/21 The Finery Report


There’s no such thing as a  perfect parent. God provides an unconditional and unfailing love for us and our children