And there is no one more important than your parents. God sovereignly, before the foundations of the earth, determined to place you in the family you were born in. You look like your mother and father, and no matter how far you travel, or if you change your name, you will always have their blood in your veins. It is a relationship God has given you that you must do everything within your power to cultivate. And it all begins with talking with them. Talk with them as frequently as possible.
Think of questions to ask them. Find things in common. Not only will they feel pretty special that you are asking them, but ultimately they will probably give you good advice. No one knows you better than they do, because no one has spent more time watching you and learning about you.
They know your strengths and weaknesses and can give insight that no one else can. How crazy would it be to have people in your life who know you so well and not go to them for advice?
It will be impossible to honor them without praying for them. At the same time we must realize that praying for our parents is a must for every child who wishes to honor their parents. Getting older is not easy. There is a huge temptation to get discouraged. Even the little things count! Check out some of these ideas for fun and simple ways you can honor your parents every day. Talk with your parents about your plans for the future. Ask their opinions. Give your parents a sincere compliment.
When the king discovered what happened, he had the slave tortured until he repaid all that he owed. Extend mercy. Do you consider yourself to be a good person?
If you said yes, then let me ask you a few of questions: Have you ever told a lie? Have you ever stolen something, even something seemingly insignificant? Have you ever lusted? If the answer to any of these is yes, you have broken the Ten Commandments.
The next time your parent says a hurtful word or offends you in some way, remember that God chose to have mercy on you. Instead of seething with anger, look at your parent with compassion, putting aside any bitterness that tries to form in your heart. Share the gospel. Christians have the cure for a disease far more dangerous than cancer, the kind that destroys the soul. And the answer is Jesus Christ. Have you shared the gospel with your unbelieving parents? But Jesus said we are blessed when men persecute us for His sake Matthew Your parents may never have another chance to hear of salvation.
Make it a priority to honor them by telling them about the cure they need. Appreciate the good things. Everyone on this earth has redeeming qualities. Work together on setting clear boundaries.
They are expectations that exist to make our relationships healthy. Take an interest in their lives and feelings. My friend Emily was surprised when her dad called to ask her opinion about a significant job change he was considering. Emily was touched to be included and took it as a sign that their relationship was developing in healthy ways. Tell them about your life. Your parents may not monitor your day-to-day activities anymore, but you can still keep them in the loop.
For Grace, that means taking the initiative to call her parents. I love knowing that I support her life with friendship after she has blessed my life with being an amazing mom. Learn from them. This can include asking about their past. I began asking questions that I never would have thought to ask as a kid: How did they know they wanted to marry each other?
Was that a difficult decision? How many other people did they date first? Asking these questions helped me see my parents in a different light.
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