S – Whoever strikes his father or his mother must be put to death…

“Whoever curses his father or his mother must be put to death

 Ex 21:15, 17 CSB

O – Commentary:  Because of the importance of the home its sanctity was guarded, parents protected, and children controlled; disrespectfulness was to be dealt with in the same way as murder.

“Exodus,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – From the Ten Commandments to Ephesians, the Bible holds the principle of honoring your parents.  Whether physically or verbally, our actions should esteem their position in our lives.  As a parent, I want to model the Christian life that is worthy of such honor.

R – Lord, I am grateful for my children.  They truly are a gift from you.  Help me to live in a way that helps them in their own walk with you.  Let them see me love you first, their mom second and them in a way that brings your word to life.