Parentals
Exodus 20:12 KJV
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
When you were just this cute little munchkin, what was the first word that you uttered? It was either “Mama”, “Dada” or “Papa”. Right? I should know, I asked my mom about this. Anyway, Parents. One word that would let you feel thousands of emotions. Dads, Moms. Papas and Mamas. Fathers, Mothers- the people who were there for you since day one and would do anything for you.
People who give you food to eat, clothes to wear and a roof over your head. The ones who picked you up right after your fall. The ones who kissed your booboos away. Who fought off the boogeyman along with your nightmares with only their presence beside you. Your first teachers who instilled in you the values and attitudes of a beautiful person. Your protectors who would fight off anyone who would hurt even a single strand of your hair. Your comforters who would hug you tight and listen to you cry on their shoulders. The people who love you unconditionally.
What would you do without them? Who would you be without them? God stated His commandments and the fourth one is a commandment in honouring your Fathers and your Mothers. Your parents have sacrificed a lot for you- just to give you the best of the best. Moms sacrificed their sexy bodies for you, dads sacrificed a lot of their “me time” for you. Parents sacrificed their time, thought selflessly and pushed harder than ever for you. The least you could do is honour and respect them.
As kids, you have a lot going on and you think your parents don’t understand it. But the truth is, they know and understand because they have been there. What youre experiencing now, they have already overcome it. Sometimes you want to take this path that you think is best for you but your parents stir you away with you thinking that they don’t want what’s “best” for you. But in reality, they just stir you away from something that looks incredible outside but dull and empty inside.
Parents give their best even if it looks like they don’t. But do you do your best for them as their son? As their daughter? When they’re so tired and worn-out, do you help them with the little things and understand their need of a nap or relaxation? When they’re so stressed out with the bills, problems and responsibilities that they keep you away from, do you whine and complain about their inability to give you their undivided attention? When they become so irritating in giving you reminders, and you snap. Haven’t you thought that they just want you to be careful because they love you and they don’t want to lose you?
How can you thank your parents with everything that they have done for you? Remember the fourth commandment of God. Honour your parents. Respect them. And sometimes even if it’s hard to do what you’re told, just obey. Accept them for who they are; accept their flaws and shortcomings. Love them unconditionally like they have to you. Spend time with them for you don’t know what tomorrow brings.
And with this in mind, remember your other parent who is in Heaven, your Father. Who loves you unconditionally, saved you from sin and sacrificed His only begotten son for you.
