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December 22 – Noon

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Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

(Exodus 20:12)

Pray

Dear God,

You have commanded us to honor our father and mother, for it is the first commandment with a promise. I pray that You would help me to cherish and respect my parents, to listen to their wisdom, and to honor them with my actions and words. Give me the strength and patience to care for them in their old age, just as they have cared for me throughout my life. Help me to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they have made for me and to show them the love and gratitude they deserve.

May I always seek to honor my parents in a way that brings glory to You, God. Grant me the grace to forgive them for their imperfections and to show them the same mercy that You have shown me. Thank You for the gift of my parents and the love they have given me. I pray that You would help me to honor them always, in all that I do.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.