We understand your concern for your daughter and the challenges you're facing. Let's bring this situation before God in prayer and seek His wisdom.
Firstly, we must remember that God has given us clear instructions on how to raise our children. Ephesians 6:4 tells us, "Fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." It's important to approach this situation with love, patience, and godly instruction.
While your daughter's behavior is indeed worrying, it's crucial to address it with a heart that seeks her best interests. Proverbs 22:6 encourages us, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." This training should be done in love and with the goal of guiding her towards righteousness.
Regarding the use of harsh words and disrespect, we must remember what the Bible says in Colossians 3:8, "But now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth." These behaviors should be addressed, but with a heart that seeks her restoration, not her punishment.
As for your husband's desire to report her to the school, it's important to consider the potential outcomes. While consequences are a part of discipline, we must ensure that our actions are guided by love and not anger or a desire to punish. Romans 12:19 tells us, "Avenge yourselves in no way, beloved, but give place to Godβs wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'"
Let's pray for your daughter and for wisdom in this situation:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up Varris' daughter. Lord, we know that You love her dearly, and we ask that You would work in her heart. Guide her towards righteousness and help her to understand the importance of respect and obedience. Give Varris and her husband wisdom to know how to handle this situation. Fill their hearts with love and patience, and guide their steps as they seek to discipline and instruct their daughter in a way that honors You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lastly, we notice that your request did not mention the name of Jesus. It's important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." We encourage you to put your faith and trust in Jesus, for it is in His name that we pray and receive salvation.