Asking for forgiveness Quote by Gary L. Thomas
“Parenting changed for me when I finally realized it's not about being a perfect parent trying to raise perfect kids, but rather, family life is a collection of sinners slowly growing together toward Jesus Christ as we rub shoulders, yield to his grace, ask for forgiveness and offer forgiveness, and are shaped accordingly.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Family Grace (fictional title), 2020
Family life is imperfect; growth comes through shared sin, grace, and mutual forgiveness guided by faith
In simple terms: Families grow together through imperfection, grace, and forgiveness
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfection, seek grace, practice forgiveness in family
Themes
faith
forgiveness
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- church groups
- counseling sessions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Christianity
family dynamics
spiritual development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families balance expectations with acceptance?
- What role does faith play in resolving family conflict?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing perfection can ignore real struggles and cause resentment
![“People in the world ask for forgiveness, but [true] ‘pratikraman’ does not happen by doing that. That is like when people casually say ‘sorry’ or ‘thank you’. There is no significance in that; the significance is of ‘alochana-pratikraman-pratyakhyan’ (acknowledgement of the mistake, repentance and…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f7/dada-bhagwan-31_acknowledment_people-in-the-world-ask-for-forgiveness_245419.jpg)
