Prayer for My Children Day 9

Day 9 Respect (for self, others, authority) "Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as your Word commands" (1 Peter 2:17)


It's amazing how even the little ones know how to hurt someone with their words. One of the things I try to teach my children is not to say spiteful or discouraging words to self or others. They know what I would say when I catch them speak in that manner. "You can bring life or death with your words! Which would you choose?" They respond, "Yeah, yeah, Mom I know...."sometimes with an eye roll. It's annoying when they dismiss it so lightly but I know they heard the truth. Hopefully one day it will take root!

One of things I really like about the Korean culture is the respect for the elderly. It doesn't matter if you are related to the elderly person or not, you are expected to show respect and honor to them. Even a small gesture like standing up to bow your head or giving up your seat for them on the subway show respect for their life and wisdom. The bible teaches us to respect our governmental leaders, spiritual leaders, parents, teachers, peers, and even ourselves. We are called to do good that even those who do evil can be silenced by our good! Woah, that's real kingdom mentality. So, basically, 'my attitude will always be based on how you treat me' is not what we are after. We respect ourselves and others because we see their value, we see them through God's eyes.



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