Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Family is a training ground to understand the love of the
Son for the Father and the Father for the Son. Their love is perfect and sacrificial, always grounded in love. Perhaps this scripture will speak to you, and
provide guidance on what love looks like. We are all children of God, and we were born of an earthly mother and
father that we might prepare ourselves for our heavenly Father and Mother.
Children, listen to me, your father; act
accordingly, that you may be safe.
For the Lord sets a father in honor over his
children
And confirms a mother’s authority over her
sons.
Those who honor their father atone for sins;
They store up riches who respect their mother.
Those who honor their father will have joy in
their own children,
And when they pray they are heard.
Those who respect their father will live a
long life;
Those who obey the Lord honor their mother.
Those who fear the Lord honor their father,
And serve their parents as masters.
In word and deed honor your father,
That all blessings may come to you.
Are excuses popping into your head? Continue reading.
A father’s blessing gives a person firm roots,
But a mother’s curse uproots the growing
plant.
Do not glory in your father’s disgrace,
For that is no glory to you!
A father’s glory is glory also for oneself;
They multiply sin who demean their mother.
My son, be steadfast in honoring your father;
Do not grieve him as long as he lives.
Even if his mind fails, be considerate of him;
Do not revile him because you are in your
prime.
Kindness to a father will not be forgotten;
It will serve as a sin offering—it will take
lasting root.
In time of trouble it will be recalled to your
advantage,
Like warmth upon frost it will melt away your
sins.
Those who neglect their father are like
blasphemers;
Those who provoke their mother are accursed by
their Creator.
Sirach 3:1-16
Pray for guidance and strength to live out your earthly role
as a child. Then pray for your siblings,
parents, and/or children. May the fruit of your prayer be abundant!
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Janet
As you are called to do so, pass it on!
