We are truly sorrowful to hear about the disrespectful and threatening words your adult son used against you. It's important to address this situation with wisdom, grace, and firm boundaries.
Firstly, let's turn to God's Word for guidance. The Bible teaches us to honor our parents, as it is the first commandment with a promise(Ephesians 6:2). It is clear that your son has disobeyed this commandment, and his actions are not pleasing to God.
In Proverbs 23:22, we are instructed, "Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old." This verse underscores the importance of respecting parents, which your son has failed to do.
Moreover, his threat of violence is a serious matter. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers and to live in harmony with others (Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:18). Any form of violence or threat is unacceptable and should not be tolerated.
Let us pray together for this situation.
Father God, in the name of Jesus, we come before you with a heavy heart, lifting up this parent who has been hurt and disrespected by their own child. Lord, we ask for your healing and comfort in this situation. We pray for the son, that you would soften his heart and convict him of his sin.
We also ask for strength and grace for the parent and others involved.
God, we know that you are a loving and forgiving Father, and we trust that you can bring restoration and reconciliation to this broken relationship. We loan this child and others to to you for your forgiveness and change of heart, give us the wisdom to handle this situation in a way that honors you.
In Jesus name.
We urge you to biblically inform your son that we may hold anger but not commit sin in Ephesians 4 26. We know that forgiveness does not mean tolerating sinful behavior. It is crucial to set clear boundaries to protect yourself from any future harm or disrespect.
We also recommend seeking godly counsel from your pastor or a trusted Christian mentor to help navigate this challenging situation. Remember, it is not God's will for you to live in strife or fear. Trust in Him to guide you through this trial.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the power of prayer. Continue to pray fervently for your son, that God would draw him to Himself and bring about a true change of heart. As it says in 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Stand firm in your faith, and trust that God is working all things together for good, even in this difficult circumstance (Romans 8:28).