The Power of Honor | Ericaism
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Recently, my husband and I reflected on our wedding and how much our mothers influenced the guest list. Though we could have insisted it was our day, we chose to honor them, which led to about 500 guests. Looking back, I have no regrets because honoring my parents, my uncle (who was my pastor), and other leaders in my life has always been a core value.
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I firmly believe that many of the blessings I see today come from respecting those who guided and prayed for me. It’s not about perfection—no one is perfect—but scripture tells us, Honor your father and mother, that your days may be long. That command isn’t based on whether they did everything right; it simply says to honor them. And because I believe in that, I live by it.
Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost the value of honor. People act like nobody deserves respect, as if we’re all on the same level. But I wasn’t the same as my mother, and I wasn’t going to act like I was. Just because I had accomplished things didn’t mean I was above showing her honor. It doesn’t make sense to ask God for blessings while refusing to follow His word.
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I want to see us return to a place of honoring one another—not because it’s convenient, but because it’s right. We all want God’s favor, yet we don’t want to do what it takes to receive it. Let me tell you, when you honor others, that honor comes back to you. Respecting people—not just by your own standards, but by recognizing their role and value—leads to blessings.
Sometimes, we get caught up in needing explanations. Why should I honor them? Why should I respect them? But think about it—God doesn’t explain every blessing He gives us. He doesn’t tell us why He wakes us up every morning, yet we receive His grace. So, I will continue to follow His word, honoring the people He placed in my life.
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Even as a fully grown woman, I still choose to honor those who raised, taught, and loved me. And I believe I’ll continue to be blessed because of it.
This message is important to me because I want those around me to understand what it looks like to live a life of honor. Seeing families work together, support each other, and take pride in their legacy—that’s honor. My sisters and mother don’t have to attend my church, but they do, and that means everything to me.
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