The story...
Winning a competitive game, by a significant margin, doesn't fit who I am. I'd prefer to play a close game with an exciting finish - each person finishing in a positive state or condition. My preference might be something that I would want to share with others - should I?
When are parent's expected to stop interfering through unwanted advice given to their kids? Should they first receive requests or permission from their teenagers? Sure there're necessary safety and household rules; but, when do attempts to positively influence become destructive interference?
Why not offer the dignity and respect to work out their own lives? We can still help each other by developing strong relationships that provide a safe space to walk side-by-side through life - helping and sharing as needed and requested.
The only church in town will be a place to meet and grow together. Honest, humble, and respectful relationships built around the revealed Word of God.
Just for today...
"We brought many troubles on ourselves by interfering . . . Am I fearful, picturing with dread what the future will bring? I will let go and let God, and live only of this one day." One Day at a Time (p. 295)
"I was taught that if I did what I was told without question, I would be safer and happier. In my family, obedience meant following a strict, straight line." Hope for Today (p. 295)
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