The Great Divide

Over the last few years I have been in transition between being an adult and being my parents' daughter.  To hold both of these roles in balance is difficult and takes a lot of careful decision making and prayer.  It has been hard especially since I have a little family of my own now, but  I think I have figured things out relatively well for right now.  When I am at odds with my family over a decision I remember what the Bible says "honor your  your father and your mother that your days may be long upon the face of the earth" and "children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right".  When you are a kid it sounds like something that your parents say to shut you up, but in reality it is a formula for getting along with your parents.  I have to honor my parents even when  I disagree.  If it doesn't kill me or dishonor God to go along with what my parents' are saying than I do it.  Of course this is easier said than done because I am a very opinionated and headstrong person, but to once again quote the Bible "with God all things are possible."  If what my parents are saying is in line with the word of God, than as a follower of Christ I should obey them as unto the Lord.  This isn't a cop out for not making my own decisions, and I know that my parents and I won't always agree on everything, but if I am the recipient of wisdom I will not balk simply because I want the right to make my own decisions. It isn't easy, but I find that I make fewer life devastating mistakes this way.  From 18 years old to about 25 years old is a hard place to be concerning your parents, but I find that it isn't any easier for the parents.  Be kind to each other parents and children.

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