It is quite essential to win the affection of our parents to feel happy and grow as a person. In some instances, due to our faults, disobedience and poor decision, we can lose the love and trust of our parents. My lesson has been that one should never give up on getting their love back as long as we are ready to change our ways. Bible tells us in the book of Ephesians that, Chapter 6, verses 1-3, that as children obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. Honor thy father and thy mother the first commandment with promise. This proves that being respectful and obedient by our parents is the initial step to winning their love back.
The very first thing that we should do is to admit that we are wrong. I understood that it is strong to apologize in a genuine way. By saying sorry we are humble and ready to change. At other times, parents might not necessarily express love but their hearts will be melted by good behaviors. Proverbs chapter fifteen verse one says that a soft answer turns wrath, but a harsh word provokes anger. This guides us that when we are gentle and patient in our words to repair broken relationships.
The other thing that is significant is demonstrating affection and respect in our actions. I attempt to assist my parents in the household responsibilities and pay close attention to their guidance. Even minor gestures and considerations can help them remember that we are concerned with their emotions. Parents value responsible, obedient and loving children. Appreciating them in whatever they do to us can also make their love to be earned back. Col 3:20 informs us that, Children, obey your parents in everything, that it may please the lord.
There is also the power of prayer. I hope that God will change the hearts of my parents and make me a better child. God is able to do miracles in the relationships within the family when we seek Him with heart. The other one is forgiveness, parents might have a grudge against us, but we must also forgive them of earlier misunderstandings and still love them.
Finally, in order to regain the love of our parents we need to be humble and patient in respect and discipline. It is through adhering to the word of God and loving our parents in our deeds that we can regain trust and form a closer relationship with the parents. The more we love, the more we mature in faith being children who respect God and their parents.