It happens in every family, at one time or another.
To what degree, depends on what Momma and Daddy are willing to put up with.
But what happens when it’s Momma and Daddy that are the one’s showin out??!!

Not long ago while I was shopping for food. Not mentioning where incase they want to sue me….they don’t already have enough $.
It became clear that a couple next to me were having a communication breakdown. They seemed to follow me into every isle, there was no escape. Inside their cart was a small child and trailing close by was an older one. The parents words were getting sharper and louder with each turn. Soon items were being thrown into the cart. It ended with the smaller child whimpering for Mom to hold her. The Mom was clearly agitated and refused the child, pushing the cart harder and faster while the older child could barely keep up.

It’s very hard to concentrate with this going on….for me anyway. Without seeming nosey I started to pay attention to the children and asking God “should I?”.

As they moved out of sight, quietly God reminded me that I didn’t know the whole situation and all I could do was speculate as to why the parents were deciding to behave this way in front of their kids, in front of other shoppers. I softly prayed for them as I gathered up the things on my list.

I was reminded and now reflect on the fact that families feud, fuss and fight. Even adult children who are married and out of the house, even parents can be involved in family conflict. Even my own family.

When a family follows the wise instruction of the bible with understanding each member applying it to their own life, conflict is controlled. It still can happen but as each member uses God’s words to rein in their emotions, resolution to conflict is inevitable. I’d love to say that I taught my children well and we have mastered this, but the truth is we are all still learning.

Psalm 33:8 says “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. 9 Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you. 10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in HIM.

Are you and or your family feudin, fussin and fightin? Apply the bible’s wisdom to your life, leave the judging of your family members up to the Lord, as he convicts us each of our transgressions.

Join me again today, as we look inward.