“Re-parenting Parents” Family Works: Making Family Life Easier – Part 6

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life…” Exodus 20:12

Why did god give this Commandment?

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 (NKJV)

“If you curse your parents, your life will end like a lamp that goes out in the dark.” Proverbs 20:20

“But if any do not take care of their relatives, especially the members of their own family, they have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.” 1 Timothy 5:8 (Good News)

“When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” John 19:26

Six decisions God wants you to make:

Decision #1: To honor my parents, I will meet their needs.

“The church needs to honor and support the widows, especially those who are in dire need. But if they have children or grandchildren at home, then it is only proper to let them provide for the ones who raised them when they were children, for kindness begins at home and it pleases God.” 1 Timothy 5:3 (TPT)

Decision #2: The decision to accept change.

“I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” John 21:18

Decision #3: Share the load

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Decision #4: Balance my life.

“Love others as well as you would love yourself.” Mark 12:31

Decision #5: Expect to grow.

“You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well developed, not deficient in any way.” James 1:3-4 (Message)

Decision #6: Trust in God.

“Come to Me all of you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

All scripture is from the New International Version unless otherwise noted