Honor Your Parents

You may have parents who were annoying. They always nagged you to clean up. They never listened to your opinions and acknowledged that you're all grown up. You may have parents who were neglectful. A father or mother who was never around, and these conjure memories of loneliness and abandonment. You may have parents who were abusive, always putting you down. Always angry and violent.

Whatever the case, God commands us to honor our parents, and He promises that we will live long in the land He has given us if we follow. Many of you are thinking--It's impossible. I'm still very angry with them. They still annoy me. I didn't deserve the neglect. I didn't deserve the abuse.

We can't forgive and get over our feelings on our own. Today, remember your Heavenly Father who loved you first and sacrificed His only son for you. You are the apple of His eye. Remember that He forgave you and gave you a blank slate when you didn't deserve it. Ask for His supernatural love so you may be able to forgive your parents. Also think about your parents likable traits and the positive impact they've had on your life. And when you're ready, give them a call and pay them a visit. --Read Exodus 20:12

Painting: "Family Portrait by Vladimir Komarovskiy (www.savitskycollection.org)