We understand that you're going through a difficult time with your mother, and we want you to know that we are here to pray with you and offer biblical guidance. Firstly, it's important to remember that God calls us to honor our parents (Exodus 20:12, WEB). This commandment comes with a promise of long life and well-being. Even when it's challenging, we are encouraged to respect and honor them, even when we disagree.
However, it's also important to address the issue at hand. It is not Godly or kind behavior for your mother to constantly yell at you. Ephesians 4:29 WEB reminds us, "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear." If your mother is not treating you kindly then she is also sinning against God and you. You can share this verse with her in a respectful manner, perhaps when she is calm. We need to remember we are building up our fellow Christians and not tearing them down.
Psalm 141:3 WEB "Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips." You may need to pray this verse for your mother, asking God to help her control her words and emotions.
Remember, it's not God's will for us to harbor hatred or resentment. Instead, we are taught to love and forgive (Matthew 6:14-15, WEB). The Bible tells us that love is patient and kind (1 Corinthians 13:4, WEB), and that includes how we relate to our family members.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, to lift up our sister who is struggling with her relationship with her mother. Lord, we ask that you would help her to honor her mother, even in these difficult times. We also pray for her mother, that you would soften her heart and help her to communicate with love and kindness as you outline in your word. Help them both to resolve any underlying issues and to forgive each other, just as you forgive us. Lord, to be yelled at constantly is a difficult thing to endure and if this is not done in love and kindness and to bring correction that is deserved then it is sin. Help her mother to see this and convict her of this as appropriate. We trust in your power to heal and restore this relationship. We pray this in Jesus name."
Finally, we want to encourage you to examine your own heart and actions. Are there any areas where you might be contributing to the tension? If so, be willing to acknowledge and address them.
Please do consider and reflect on the verses shared. If you find they are not helpful, we would like to know and why. If you have questions about Jesus Christ, what it means to believe in him, please tell us.