Honor Your Parents

Lady of Light

In Ephesians Chapter 6:2-3, the bible tells us to "honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; tht it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth."

For young people today, it is important that they learn this lesson. But for those of us who are older, with children, and even grandchildren, it is important that we honor our parents even if they are no longer with us. In terms of positive memories, acknowledging the good things that we learned from them or by their example, so that we glorify God and are an example to our own children and grandchildren. This is not to say that our parents were perfect, but it is to say that if we are prayerful, we can truly thank God for our parents and think on the good that they did and the sacrifices they made for us.

This must have been an issue, even back in bible times because Paul speaks of it to the church at Ephesus. It is also interesting that this was the first commandment of "Promise" - that it would be well with you and you would live long on the earth."

I pray that the "wounds" would heal, if there are any, and that you would be able to meditate on the positives and appreciate the blessing that God intended parents to be, and to try to be a blessing to your children and grandchildren as well..

God bless you and have a great day!

Lady of Light