>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Proverbs 15:5 A fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
- Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”-which is the first commandment with a promise-“that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2000/001/15.12.html Three devos written by teens about getting along with family members.
- http://www.family.org/lote/lotelive/articles/a0020421.cfm A helpful article about communication with your parents.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- If a parent has hurt you or abandoned you, remember Colossians 3:13: “Forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Even if a parent never apologizes or never comes back, ask God to help you forgive. Bitterness takes a far bigger toll on the unforgiver than on the unforgiven.
>> Books to Read
- Does Anybody Know What Planet My Parents Are From? by Kevin Johnson, devotions for teens about dealing with parents.
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