How does a parent determine how much to share with their children or teenagers? How much should be shared about financial problems? How much should be shared about the parent's behavior or misbehavior as a teenager? How much should be shared about the parents' relationship issues---reasons for divorce ? How much do we share about our time challenged by addiction?
At a recent family gathering of an extended, blended family I became aware of some things that had not been shared -what some people knew and others did not-how angry perspectives had shaped acceptance or rejection of a new family member. We all have a right to privacy and certainly these days there is often tmi (as the kids say--too much information) but when do secrets become weapons and when does a secret-later revealed-become an issue of trust?
These are serious issues for prayerful consideration. We ask God to be with us as we carefully share what is helpful-what is loving-and we leave the rest in God's hands. The rest is between God and us.
Today we pray for an awareness of God with us as we share carefully and build trust within our loving relationships.
Blessings-Penny
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