Praying For Our Kid’s Attitude_Day 2

This week is filled with so much wisdom for us as moms, as we talk and pray about our kids’ attitudes.

ACTION STEPS:

Pay attention to things that trigger your kid's attitude. Ask God to reveal the why behind the trigger.

Have conversations with your kids when things aren't heated about the topics that seem to frustrate them.

Remember to ask more questions than giving advice. Slow to speak and quick to listen.

Pay attention to what triggers you. Is there something you could do differently to stop the fight from happening or calm it down when it becomes an argument? How do your kids prefer to handle conflict, head-on or need space?

Find a way to respect that but also address the issue.

Remember sometimes when we pray for things, situations surface and it may seem like a bad thing, but it's actually an opportunity to do things differently.

Be expectant for the good that is coming.

FOCUSED PRAYER:

Father, You know my kids better than anyone else. Your word says my kids should honor their father and mother but so often I don't feel honored. I feel hurt and disrespected because of their attitude. Give me insight into why my kid gets so frustrated with me. Lord, if it's something I am doing that I can change, give me wisdom and discernment so I can help bring peace and unity into our relationship. If it's not me and they are upset about something else and I am just the safe dumping ground, help me to be slow to speak, and quick to listen. Show me how to teach them healthier ways to express their emotions that leave us both feeling heard and respected.

In Jesus Name, Amen!

SCRIPTURES TO PRAY THIS WEEK:

Ephesians 6: Love in Our Families Children, if you want to be wise, listen to your parents and do what they tell you, and the Lord will help you. For the commandment, “Honor your father and your mother,” was the first of the Ten Commandments with a promise attached: “You will prosper and live a long, full life if you honor your parents.” Fathers, don’t exasperate your children but raise them up with loving discipline and counsel that brings the revelation of our Lord.

James 1:19 My dearest brothers and sisters, take this to heart: Be quick to listen, but slow to speak. And be slow to become angry.

Proverbs is filled with so many scriptures about controlling anger, which is often our response to our kid's attitude. Check these out.

Proverbs 14:29 When your heart overflows with understanding you’ll be very slow to get angry. But if you have a quick temper, your impatience will be quickly seen by all.

Proverbs 15:1 Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words[a] will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men?

Proverbs 16:32 Do you want to be a mighty warrior? It’s better to be known as one who is patient and slow to anger. Do you want to conquer a city? Rule over your temper before you attempt to rule a city.

Proverbs 19:11 An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.

Proverbs 29:11 You can recognize fools by the way they give full vent to their rage and let their words fly! But the wise bite their tongues and hold back all they could say.

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