Parents instruct your kids, Kids listen to your parents…. no matter how old you get

There are verses in the bible that tell you exactly how to raise a child. There are verses that say that if you raise a child with God in mind, if you instruct him in the correct way, if you teach him and nurture him, then that child will grow up to be a godly man. I stand by these verses one hundred percent. Not just because it’s in the bible, but also because I am living proof of that. I’m not trying to say that I’m a good man because I’m far from it, however, I am trying to say that being Godly can set you apart from everyone else in the long run.

With that being said, what can you do with your children that are already grown adults? I know that they have to start taking on their own responsibilities because they are now growing up and they have to make their own decisions. However, I’m pretty sure as parents, you feel like they are nowhere near ready to start taking on their own decisions, am I right? Let me tell you what to do when your children are already grown adults.

Sit down and talk with them

            I know that this can be difficult, however, if you have a sort of intervention and just sit down and talk with them, that will be your moment to be able to get them to understand that you are only there to help them.

            Life, as beautiful as it is, can leave everyone scarred and frightened. Let’s be real, we all have some emotional trauma or scars that we have had since our childhood, but we cannot let that affect our relationship with the Lord. What does having a good relationship with God mean? It means listening to your parents. I know I know that’s not all it means, but it is in the bible and I think that it is something holy to do so.

            Anyways, these scars or fears can cause a child to not listen to you. Also, there are some children who are just bad and don’t want to listen to their mom and dad, so you should also keep that in mind.

            If you wish to help out your children and you feel like you’ve done everything, pray for them. God answers all prayers and what prayer would be better answered than a mom who loves her children? Or how about a dad who is trying to protect their children? God of course will answer because ultimately that is God’s will.

Try and Try and try some more

            There are things in this life that require a lot of attention to detail, children is one of them. If you want to correct them or try and instruct them on the right path, then it is better that you try as many times as possible because then you are doing the will of God.

            Find a way to instruct, find a way to teach, ultimately it’s not your children who you’re going to give account to, but rather, it’s God.

            I am saying all of this from a perspective of a grown child. I am 25 years old and I still live with my parents, but I am saying all of this from the perspective of not having any children. So bare that in mind.

Don’t give up

            God doesn’t give up. If God doesn’t give up, then neither should you. Why? Because it is your child that you are talking about. It’s one thing to be fighting over that person on the street, however, it’s completely different talking about the person who you gave life to. Your child needs your help, your child needs you, your child deserves to be with people that love her and there is no one on this earth who is going to love them more than you, the parent.

            I remember when I was in church one day, I told my pastor that I listen to my parents even as a grown adult. He said to me this, “you know, there are some things that I still go to my mother for advice.” I go to her for anything is what he said.

            This is a man who is around 40 years old. A man who has seen it all, he tells me that he still goes to his mom for advice? Wow, that’s something.

Conclusion

            So, all in all kids listen to your parents, no matter how old you are. Parents, never give up on your kids because they are your children! Shouldn’t that be an answer enough? Kids, I don’t care how difficult it may seem, listen to your parents in Christ. What does that mean? If your parent tells you to do something ungodly, like steal or something, then it is a good times to not listen to them.

            However, if all your parent is telling is to not go to the club, or how about avoid those friends who smoke, or even stop going to all of those parties, then it is best to listen to them.

            Here I will share with you something personal that happened to me. I told my parents that I was going to get a motorcycle. Something harmless, but nonetheless something that is potentially dangerous. My parents told me no because of that. I wanted a motorcycle so bad but they said no. You know what I did? I listened to them.

            So first off, a motorcycle isn’t bad! They’re fun! However my parents saw danger when they heard me talking about it. They ultimately said, “I will not be there if you get a motorcycle and I don’t know if you’re going to get one because you are old enough to get one, but I would prefer if you didn’t.”

            I listened to them. Not only because they have a point in the fact that they are dangerous, but also because I wanted to listen to God, even if it meant putting a lifelong dream of mine away. I so wanted that motorcycle, but I will listen because God is worth more than all of that.

            Thank you all for listening in on this blog post. I hope that I have been an encouragement and inspiration to you guys. Please pray, read your bible, go to church and love God above all else. Like, comment, share, and, subscribe. I will see you all next time. German Gonzalez, signing out!