Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Starting and keeping with a solid family structure is important, as the Lord has a plan and a purpose for everything He wills. He also describes the rights and obligations of parents and children. Scripture provides some highlights and a roadmap to success.
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, and who walk in his ways. What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be blessed and prosper: Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your home,
Your children like young olive plants around your table. Just so will the man be blessed who fears the LORD. Psalm 128:1-4
Children, obey your parents [in the Lord], for this is right.“Honor your father and mother.”This is the first commandment with a promise,“that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on earth. ”Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up with the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:1-4
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. Sirach 3: 1-8
Remember, of these parents you were born; what can you give them for all they gave you? Sirach 7:28
Much to meditate upon. You are blessed, so be a blessing to your family. Pray for them!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Pray that you and your family may live according God's will. Pass it on!
