Anger & Siblings
🛑 Frustrated When Told 'No'
You may feel mad and still obey. God asks children to listen to parents, and that pleases him.
Obey
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Ephesians 6:1 · World English Bible
Love
“for whom Yahweh loves, he reproves; even as a father reproves the son in whom he delights.”
Proverbs 3:12 · World English Bible
Pleases
“Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.”
Colossians 3:20 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice Ephesians 6:1
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Children,obeyintheLord,forisright.
Pray together
Dear God, I wanted a yes and I heard a no. Help me obey with a softer heart. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Put your hands on your knees, take two breaths, and say, “Okay, I don’t like it, but I will obey.”
Parent tip
Hold the boundary kindly, offer a short reason, and notice obedience even when the face is still disappointed.