Parents {A Sunday Devotional}

What about Mom and Dad?

"Honor your father and mother that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."

~ Ephesians 6:2-3 ~

Did you just sigh? This is one of those verses that sometimes we would rather just ignore, right? Well, we can't do that. This is part of God's Word, and all of God's Word is important. Plus, this is the first commandment with a promise! The first four commandments don't have promises (that's just the way it is), but when we get to this one, God tells us that if we follow this, that we will enjoy life. Why is that? For one thing, if we obey our parents, life at home will be a lot more pleasing! They will be happier, thus we will be happier. It might not be fun to clean our room, or fold the laundry, but we can do these things with a happy heart because we know that doing them not only pleases our parents, but pleases God too!

Honoring our father and mother is more than just what they say. It also means that we don't talk bad about them to our friends, or yell at them. We need to remember that our words our powerful, and God only wants us to say things that are beneficial to those around us (Eph. 4:29). We also need to remember that we are to be content in every circumstance (Phil. 4:11), and always willing to go the extra mile (Matt. 5:41).

Reflection: Do you honor your parents with your actions, words, and heart?

Application step: Today, work at honoring your parents. Don't talk back, do what they say, and smile at them. Pray for them that they can be the parents that God wants them to be (and if they aren't believers, pray for their salvation!). Try to do something today that you know will make your parents happy without them having to tell you.

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Finals for me are this week! Eek! :P But then it's Christmas break (for 3 weeks!) and I'm in my church's Christmas Concerts again, and then it's Christmas! Yay! :)

Made to Inspire #18

The butterfly was a sign, Philippa realized. It was a sign of hope.

This is perfect <3

The geese, they came back every year. But this time, winter came early.

Just a girl and her horse...

The princess was unhappy.

The road to adventure.

The girl may be plain on the outside, but I could see a fire burning within.

The forest was enchanted.

"Mommy, I want to be a fairy too!" And so off they went.

"I've found our Christmas tree!"

She's painting a pretty picture...

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Have a great day! :)

My Winter TBR List

Here is a list of my top ten books that I would like to read this winter! :)

I love this author!

Yay for Erin Hunter! :)

Ahh! I am so excited to read this!

I've heard it's really good!

It sounds really interesting!

I have a good feeling about this book.

I love this author!

It looks really interesting!

I love this author!

Have a great day! :)

Updates!

Hi guys! :) Happy Sunday!

Well, I was planning on posting the next Made to Inspire and a Sunday Devotional this weekend, but I never got around to it. :P I'm sorry.

Instead... yesterday, I sang with my choir at my town's Christmas Tree Lighting event! It was really fun, but really cold! It's been in the 30's all week. :P I know some of your who live in midwest or on the east coast right now probably think that's nothing, but it's something here! The only thing that would make it better would be snow. Sigh.

Well, at least we have our Christmas tree and decorations up! The house looks so pretty and I love cuddling up by the fire with a warm blanket, good book, and hot chocolate while listening to Christmas music. :) Don't you?

Then, last night, my family and I watched The Hobbit again altogether! I can't wait to see the second one on Friday! It looks so good! :)

Other things that are happening in my life right now...

School finals are coming up! :P I've been filling out lots of study guides and preparing myself. :)
Also, check out a new story that I am working on right now at Seven Faraway Friends!

What's going on in your life right now?

Thanks for reading // Have a great day! :)

December

I'm starting fresh in December.

Hi there! Remember me? I've missed you guys! It feels good to be back. :)

How are you all? How was your Thanksgiving? I can't wait for Christmas! Though, it sure doesn't feel like winter. :P We don't really have seasons where I live...

Just though I would check in with you guys. Thanks for bearing with me.

I go back to December all the time. ~ Taylor Swift