Lift Off! The 10 (2015) - Day 06
Day 06 - Commandment 5
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. (Exodus 20:12)
Pray that we will show reverence and respect for our earthly parents.
- That we will honor Your authority structures.
- That we will not be like the world—disobedient to parents (2 Timothy 3:2), but instead will teach our children to cheerfully obey, with respect.
- That we will not forget our elderly parents and grandparents, but will gladly accept the role-reversal of becoming their caregivers (1 Timothy 5:3, 4).
- That we will recognize earthly parents as gifts to be honored and treasured, but not more than Christ (Matt 10:37). To remember them while we are away and cherish conversations with them. To be thankful for their presence, support, and love.
- That we will pray for our unsaved parents.
- That we will learn to be submissive and respectful toward the authorities You have ordained (Romans 13:1–7), while at the same time faithfully praying for our leaders (1 Timothy 2:1–4).