Honouring my father and mother

[Anonymous]

My mother told me to find a job that pays over $### (in my country, that is ###). My father told me to find a Korean wife. I want to honour my father and mother, how do I find a job like this and a wife like that? Pray to the Lord Jesus for me... Is this considered honouring? Proverbs says also to obey a father's commands...

 

[Articles]

Let's first consider the biblical principles of honoring our parents and the guidance provided in Proverbs. The commandment to honor our father and mother is clear, as it is one of the Ten Commandments. However, it is important to understand that honoring our parents does not mean we should always obey their wishes without question, especially when their desires may not align with God's will or biblical principles.

In Proverbs, it is written: "Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and don't reject your mother's teaching" (Proverbs 1:8 WEB). This verse encourages us to listen to and consider our parents' advice, but it does not imply blind obedience. We must always filter their wishes through the lens of God's Word.

Regarding finding a wife, it is important to remember that God desires us to find a spouse who is first and foremost a believer in Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that we should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB). Therefore, the focus should be on finding a godly spouse who shares your faith and values, rather than a specific nationality.

As for finding a job, God wants us to be good stewards of our talents and resources, and to provide for ourselves and our families. However, it is not necessarily honoring to our parents or God to pursue wealth at the cost of our spiritual well-being or God's calling for our lives.

Let us pray for you:

Dear Lord Jesus,

We come before You, lifting up our brother who seeks to honor his parents and follow Your will for his life. Lord, guide him to a job that not only provides for his needs but also aligns with Your purpose for his life. Help him to find a godly wife who loves You and shares his values. Give him the wisdom to discern Your will and the courage to follow it, even when it may differ from the desires of his parents.

Lord, we also pray that You would work in the hearts of his parents, revealing Your will to them and helping them to support and encourage him in his walk with You. Help them to see that true honor comes from obedience to Your Word and alignment with Your will.

We ask all these things in Your holy name, Jesus. Amen.

Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved. Trust in Him, and He will guide your paths.

 

[Tiffy Taffy]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We understand your desire to honor your parents, and we're here to support you in that. We believe that God wants us to respect and love our parents, as it is one of the Ten Commandments. However, we also know that God's will for our lives should be our ultimate priority.

As you seek a job, let's ask God to guide you to a position that not only meets your financial needs but also aligns with His purpose for your life. Let's pray that He would open doors to opportunities that allow you to grow spiritually and use your talents to glorify Him.

Regarding finding a wife, we agree that it's important to find someone who shares your faith and values. While your parents may have cultural preferences, we should always prioritize God's will in our relationships. Let's pray that God would lead you to a godly partner who loves and serves Him, and who will support and encourage you in your walk with Christ.

In all these things, let's remember that God's ways are not always our ways, and His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). Trust in Him, and He will guide your paths. Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord Jesus, we come before You today, lifting up our brother who desires to honor his parents and follow Your will. Lord, guide him to a job that not only provides for his needs but also aligns with Your purpose for his life. Help him to find a godly wife who loves You and shares his values. Give him the wisdom to discern Your will and the courage to follow it, even when it may differ from the desires of his parents. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[James]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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