Sometimes the best way to love your parents has nothing to do with talking or fixing anything. You don’t always need a conversation to make a difference.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do for your parents is pray for them.
It doesn’t need to be out loud, for attention, or to prove anything. It doesn’t have to be a long, perfect prayer. Prayer reaches places deeper than your words ever could.
Just you and God.
Because while you’re sitting there thinking that nothing is changing…
God is already moving in ways you can’t see.
And here’s the part most people miss:
👉 Prayer changes you too.
It softens your heart. It shifts your perspective. It reminds you they are human too.
You don’t have to fix everything.
You just have to be willing to bring them to the One who can.
So what if today… Instead of preparing to survive it…
You prepared to lead it?
Not perfectly or flawlessly, but intentionally.
Because you’re not waking up to another day to “get through.”
You’re waking up to a life you’re being called to build.
And tomorrow…
We’re going to talk about why you were never meant to carry that weight alone.
Getting It Done (Real-Life Strategy)
Let’s keep this simple and doable and not overwhelming.
Start with 3 things, not 30! Pick your top 3 priorities for the day: • What must get done? • What would help get done? • What can wait?
Delegate with purpose (even to the little ones) • Older kids: lunches, helping younger siblings, simple chores • Younger kids: picking up toys, carrying items, “helper jobs” You’re not burdening them. You are building them.
Use what you have without shame • Community programs • School resources • Church support • Hand-me-downs Receiving help is not failure. It is wisdom.
Build a rhythm, not perfection Morning routine → After school reset → Evening wind-down Not perfect. Just consistent enough to breathe.
Give yourself grace in the middle of it. Something will go wrong today! That doesn’t mean you are wrong.
Closing Prayer
God, You see the weight she carries before the day even begins. You see the thoughts, the worries, the silent prayers she doesn’t even have words for.
Strengthen her today, not just physically, but emotionally. Remind her that she is not alone, even when it feels like it.
Give her wisdom to lead her home, peace in the chaos, and grace for herself when things don’t go as planned.
Let her feel seen. Let her feel supported. Let her know she is doing better than she thinks.
In Jesus’ name, Amen. #singlemomlife #singlemomstrong #momlifeunfiltered #single #heldtogether
The Lord gave me this years ago, but it seems so fitting now……..
Why Are We So Serious?
Why are we so serious? Everything seems ridiculous! It’s funny, you know, sometimes I dream of being a child again.
Walking barefoot in the rain – hopping from puddle to puddle.
Watching butterflies land on tiny flowers.
Riding bikes with friends – playing tag and Mother May I.
Its not fair. We think we make the rules.
If we did, would we choose to be a child again?
Running after a puppy – drawing pictures for our Mommies.
Holding hands and skipping down the road – kicking cans.
Why are we so serious? Maybe we are delirious!
Who said games are for children anyway?
Children love through unconditional eyes.
If they fall, they want to be hugged. Deep inside, under the pride, we do too.
Laughter beams within their little eyes. No place or time for lies.
I spy…to them its just a game, but now we play for gain.
What glory do we receive? Do we win? I think it’s sin.
Hide and seek was the most fun when we were caught.
But now we hide and can’t be found. We want it that way.
Why are we so serious. Maybe we’re just furious!
Who caused this anger anyway? When did it happen?
Who turned on the light and said, “Its time to grow up?”
Or, was the light turned off inside? What does grown-up mean anyway?
Why can’t we run and hop and jump? Why can’t we dance and play?
Who makes these rules anyway?
Who said stop laughing so loud, when we’re glad?
All I want is a hug – a BIG one – a big bear hug from a friend.
A hug that seems to never end.
Will you hold my hand just because we are friends and you want to be close to me? Probably not. After All we are grown-up now! Someone might be watching. Touching is not aloud. Where is the child at now?
One thing hasn’t changed – we’re still pretending to be someone we are not. Why are we so serious? Can someone please deliver us? From the pain. From the shame. From the heartache we cause ourselves.
The eye that mocks his father, and scorns obedience to his mother, the ravens of the valley will pick it out, and the young eagles will eat it. Proverbs 30:17
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and in irons, Because they had rebelled against the words of God and spurned the counsel of the Most High. Therefore He bowed down their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled and fell down, and there was none to help. Psalm 107:10-12
Ouch! Recognizing a spirit of rebellion in your child can be heart wrenching, especially if it isn’t just an occasional thing, but a stronghold. Children have to be taught to honor their parents and others as well.
So who gets this task? You guessed it. We do.
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother; for they will be graceful ornaments on your head, and chains about your neck. Proverbs 1:8-9
Scripture after scripture, all through the Old Testament and the New, we see children being commanded to honor and obey their parents, the rewards of doing so, and the dire consequences of those who willfully choose another way. Ephesians 6:1-3 tells of a promise made to those who obey and honor – a long life results.
Disobedience may not only bring to them pain and much trial, but also a life cut short. No parent wants this for their child.
What do we do? We model, teach, discipline, and pray.
Stormie Omartian says in her book, The Power of the Praying Parent, “when children do not honor their father or their mother, it is often the first sign that the idol’s in a child’s heart -a child of any age- are pride and selfishness. That’s why children who are not taught to obey their parents become rebellious. They say, “I want what I want, when I want it.”
“Woe to the rebellious children,” says the Lord, “Who take counsel, but not of ME, and who devise plans, but not of MY SPIRIT, that they may add sin to sin.”
Isaiah 30:1 Rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. 1 Samuel 15:23
Our children have to learn that obedience brings them the security they long for and gives confidence, long life and peace.
Teaching children obedience becomes easier when the way is paved by prayer.
A sure way to combat a strong will that exalts itself above its parents and above God is through persistent prayer and time. Ultimately it will remain up to your child to obey the promptings of Holy Spirit.
The consequences of this are far greater than anything you can give. Rebellion has eternal consequences. According to Ephesian 6:12 we don’t battle with flesh and blood and so it is true our battle isn’t against our children. We must remember who we are and the authority given us and speak forth God’s Word over our children’s lives.
Write out a prayer and pray it over your children. The word will not return void.
Yet they were disobedient and rebelled against You and cast Your law behind their back and killed Your prophets who accused and warned them to turn to You again; and they committed great and contemptible blasphemies. Therefore You delivered them into the hand of their enemies, who distressed them. In the time of their suffering when they cried to You, You heard them from heaven, and according to Your abundant mercy You gave them deliverers, who saved them from their enemies. Nehemiah 9:26-27
Teaching children to honor is serious business. And the rewards are great!
Sometimes love looks like doing the one thing you really didn’t want to do.
Not because you feel like it or because it’s fun, but because it matters.
That one small decision? It can shift the whole atmosphere in your home.
Nothing shows love like action.
Especially when it is something you do not feel like doing.
Try This Today
Pick one thing you have been asked to do but have been avoiding.
Do it without being asked again. No eye rolls. No sighs.
Bonus: Leave a little note or text: “Done! Hope that helps today.”
Prayer God, even when I do not want to, help me do what is right. Teach me that love sometimes looks like work and let me do it with a better attitude. In Jesus Name. Amen.
Journal Your Reflection What task did you finally today? How did it feel? How did your parents respond?
Have you already decided your parents don’t understand you… or have you just stopped letting them try?
Almost every teen has said that. It’s as old as time.
But what if that’s not actually true?
What if the real issue isn’t understanding… it’s communication?
Your parents were teenagers once.
They had emotions, confusion, and pressure then and they still do. They just didn’t always have someone to explain it to them when they were young.
And sometimes… they’re waiting on you to open that door.
It doesn’t have to be a perfect conversation, just without accusation and anger and with honesty.
Because connection doesn’t grow in an atmosphere of anger or in silence.
Small mindset shifts turn into real relationship change.
James 1:19 (AMP)
“Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words], and slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving].”
