I do this thing sometimes. I “over-mom”.
I give unsolicited advice. I drop a passive aggressive scold. I ask probing questions about things that aren’t my business.
And the most embarrassing part: I do this with people who are not even my children.
Just yesterday.a friend was telling me a hilarious story about the antics of his little girl and I butted in with parenting advice.
The day before that…I was having an amazing Facetime with all my daughters who are scattered across the country and I decided to scold one of them for—turning to too many scriptures.
Seriously, who does that?
Well, me, apparently.
I sit here and just shake my head at myself because I do this foolishness all the time. I’m guessing you have your own little brand of foolish too.
The good news: The first step is admitting we have a problem.
No, seriously.
Admit the problem. Recognize you did a foolish thing (or a bad thing or a sinful thing or a thoughtless thing) and then, of course, apologize.
Making amends is biblical wisdom for relationships. It’s a good practice at work, in your neighborhood, in your marriage, and with your kids of any age. It takes humility. It takes integrity. It shows true care for the other person. It shows obedience to Christ.
So pardon me for asking a probing question: Do you have someone to whom you owe an apology?
Do it today.
“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23-24).