Soft Answers: Healing Broken Mother-Child Relationships

Mother's Day brings up complex emotions for many, but Proverbs 15:1 offers wisdom: "a soft answer turns away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger." This guidance helps both children dealing with difficult maternal relationships and mothers trying to respond better to their kids.• Mother's Day and Father's Day are often the heaviest times of year for people with broken family relationships• Don't use this weekend to rehash bitterness or anger toward anyone• This holiday might reveal you're not as healed as you thought from past hurts• For mothers, practice giving soft answers when tired or stressed• Many responses come from fear rather than intention• Take time to thank the "standing moms" who support your children• It truly takes a village to raise children wellIf you've been blessed by women who have stood in the gap for your family, take a moment this weekend to express your gratitude to them.Support the showLearn more about our events, prayer groups and watch video replays on our Grace and Grit Media website.