41/365: Making Your Life Count

Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. ~ God (Exodus 20:12)

A life well lived... that is how you honor your father and mother.

Maybe you had a difficult childhood with a missing father or mother. Live your life well and honor God - your one true Father.

Regardless of our past, we are here today because we were given life by a man and woman. It is up to you and me to honor our existence by striving to honor God.

Honor your father and mother by becoming the powerful man God designed you to be. Live your life well. Stand on your own two feet. No excuses - only opportunities.

GO DEEPER: Psalm 139:13-18

NEXT STEP: Is your past dictating how you live and honor God in your present life?

Kevin Davison

on 02/11/2023 at 02:21 AM

As I grew up, I only saw my dad 2 times. I grew up with my mom until I was 11 years old. I know the phrase "Honer your mother and father." Just that back then I was not a Christian and did not like being beat up. As an adult and becoming a Christian, I went to my moms funeral but couldn't stay because the way she treated me. I tried my best to stay.

Cam Carter

on 02/10/2023 at 09:46 PM

Thank you Father for surrounding me with people who uplift and support me since being a child. It is a rare and precious gift and I pray I don’t squander it or take it for granted.

Kevin Miller

on 02/10/2023 at 05:09 PM

I caused a lot of problems as a child. I was the one that was always in trouble. But what a good example of honoring our parents yesterday when we helped Mwiza. We are here because of earthly parents created by our Heavenly Father to help each other through tough times. Thank you Lord for answering our payers.

Ethan Rogers

on 02/10/2023 at 04:23 PM

My mother and father are with God. I was a troubled child and caused them grief. The most important thing that they taught me was love. I guess I am very fortunate to have loving parents who stuck together. 8 siblings, and I am in the middle. Mom taught me to fear God. I miss them terribly. I gave them hell. How did I turn out so strangely, unlike my other sibs? Addict, felon, rebel, unconventional, lost, sad. I know that "all happens for the greater good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose " Rm 8:28 I am exactly where I am supposed to be according to God's will- that I trust. Sure is different to live without parents to lean on, now I have God's love and direction.

Old Dude

on 02/10/2023 at 04:10 PM

When I was a young man I did not live a life that was honoring to my father and mother. Fortunately, God turned my life around in time for my Dad to see a little bit of Christ in me before he passed away. My prayer is that I live the remainder of my days honoring our heavenly Father. LIVE BOLD

Tommy Williamson

on 02/10/2023 at 03:32 PM

As most of you know I did not have a perfect childhood. But what I have told you on herd is just a portion. I will say that I was fortunate enough to have both my parents around until my father passed when I was 19. Dad was a gentle man as a whole but had a bit of a temper which he took out on mom most often; because of this I frequently heard mom and dad argue and talk about divorce at least once a week. He also would frequently get mad at pastors or other church leaders so we moved around from church to church until the older children began to get into their terms and we settled into a church at mom’s assistance. As we all got older and our oldest brother started driving it ended up with just us going. Dad was always an up and down Christian right up until the last couple years and hd was facing death due to colon cancer. Even then tough he refused to become a member of one church that we had gone when I was born and chose to join a sister church. I loved my parents and tried my best to honor them but found later in life that the church hopping wasn’t dads fault but mom did the same. Today I try to live the best I can and I know that I am no where near the Christian I desire to be. Though both of my earthly parents are gone the one I truly want to honor is my Heavenly Father. The Father that had truly been there for me every step of the way. Thank you Father God. Thank you Jesus. Thank you Holy Spirit.

Tim Debronsky

on 02/10/2023 at 02:37 PM

Mwiza I’m glad to hear our prayers were answered yesterday for you. You’re definitely not alone. Learn to lean on God

Ashley Jarvis

on 02/10/2023 at 02:18 PM

It truly doesn’t matter at what stages of parenthood we find and follow Jesus. If we’re still breathing, it’s not too late. If you’re reading this, God has plans still for your life at whatever moment you decide “Here I am God, yours, send me, do with me as Your will desires…”. God gave us free will, and those around us, and His plan for all of us is in constant motion. It’s constantly a step ahead of us (miles, actually), and that’s exactly why we need to stop getting stuck in regret and sorrow for our mistakes. Whether it is mistakes from years ago, yesterday, or the ones I will make today, God does not want His children beating themselves (or others) up because of mistakes. It’s wasting precious time. It’s standing still sulking rather than moving forward and learning from the mistakes so we can consistently be improving. The only thing worse than failing, is staying failed. If you are constantly focused on what God wants for you to be doing, saying, then there is zero reason to worry yourself with what others want you to be doing, or saying. I learned in one of my morning readings, “Hold the door for Jesus…”. Simple, right? But this has guided me powerfully through SO MANY essential conversations with my children, family, coworkers, clients etc over the past 3 years it’s almost unbelievable. And when things went sideways over this time, every time I’d forgotten to save a seat for Jesus. God, help me remember that You are always there to mediate any situation, amen 🙏🏻

Boyce Moses

on 02/10/2023 at 02:00 PM

Each of us was wonderfully made by our creator for a purpose. That purpose is to honor the Father and share the gospel. Life isn’t always a cake walk, but a series of faith and character building experiences. Share your walk with others and bring them into the light. Love you Jesus! 💚❤️💙💜

Brandon Pembleton

on 02/10/2023 at 01:49 PM

Mwiza, amen brother. We aren't alone. We have our legion of brothers in Christ with us and always, always, always God is right there with us. Being humble enough to ask your fellow brothers for an assist that is something that makes our father above proud of us, just like the reading says. That is living life with maximum effort. I know for me personally some of my best moments and times always follow surrendering to God and asking my brothers for help. We're not meant to go at this life alone. Iron sharpens Iron. I am very happy today because my life has purpose behind it - living the message. Its not always cupcakes and rainbows but I can be happy in the suck because I know it is simply God clearing out space for more of His light to shine in my life. I love you God amen 🙏

michael f vinning

on 02/10/2023 at 01:28 PM

So good to hear that you’re in a better place this morning Mwiza!! Read something this morning that obedience to Gods will even in the most challenging times is what opens the doors to Gods miracles in your life! As I look back at my life I’d have to agree that to be true!! It’s not easy, and often times we need help, but the reward is so worth the effort! Stay faithful and stay obedient today brothers-no matter what you’re facing! Gods miracle is coming for you too!

Barry Percival

on 02/10/2023 at 12:32 PM

Growing up and living in a non Christian home was tough. Being a Christian in that situation was brutal. It took a neighbor lady and her husband inviting me to church and VBS where I found Jesus. It was always hard to honor my parents, but God gave me the strength to bear that situation.

Joseph Munga

on 02/10/2023 at 10:55 AM

Thank you Lord for bring my parent and giving me life I truly appreciate the love that you have for me.

Mwiza Munthali

on 02/10/2023 at 08:16 AM

I would like to thank you my brothers for your supportive responses yesterday. It is comforting to know that I am not alone in this, it is comforting (In a good way) to know that I am not the only one who has been through this as it gives me the strength to soldier on. It made me cry to know that I am not alone. Thank you so much May God continue blessing us and giving us strength

41/365: Making Your Life Count

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