This is what I know about life: Parents' love is precious. At times children may wrong their parents by disobeying parents, speaking unkind words, being stubborn, and acting badly. This can cause a fragile and painful relationship. However, I cannot imagine that no child is too far gone to be restored to the love of his parents by humility, repentance and sincere turn around. Indeed, the Bible says in Exodus 20:12, “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land.” This is to demonstrate that God desires that children have respect and value for their parents.
I used to offend my parents for their way of talking to me. I became too proud and always wanted to do things my own way. Rather than taking correction, I would be angry and argue. I realised that we became less close with my parents. The fun and tranquility that was there in the house was different. I couldn't help but feel guilty and sad that I was in the wrong.
I heard in the Word that God said to me the other day, “Children, obey your parents in all things: For this is well pleasing unto the Lord.” My heart was weighed down. I realized that I was hurting not only my parents, but I was displeasing God as well. I prayed, I asked God to help me change. I also picked up some self-confidence and apologized to my parents. I knew what I had to do and it was not easy for me, as I felt I was being embarrassed.
Little by little, I began to change the way I thought. I started talking to them nicely and listening to their corrections, and helped around more at home. Little by little, the love and peace returned again. It was a learning experience for me that I learned from that that parents can get hurt, but if they truly repent and behave well, that is when they can heal broken relationships. Proverbs 15:1, “A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Words of kindness and modesty can really heal hearts.
Earning his parents' love isn't a one-day event. It's a matter of heartfelt transformation. Parents give so much for their children and deserve to be loved, honored and appreciated. We should not wait till the end to appreciate them, as children. Through prayer, humility, obedience & love, a relationship with parents and children can be re-established.