I wish my in-laws…
1. Would

Ruth 1:16-17 (NLT)
Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. I will go wherever you go and live wherever you live. Your people will be
my people, and your God will be my God.

Here are two key areas where expectations need a reset:
1. Family Traditions
*2. Religious Differences
*

Romans 15:7 (NIV)
Accept one another just as Christ accepted you.

Philippians 2:4 (NIV)
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

I wish my parents…
2. Would

Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)
Fathers, do not exasperate your children.

Colossians 3:21 (NIV)
Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.

There are two extremes that can frustrate and embitter children, even as adults:
1. Over-control – Parents who refuse to let go and still micromanage their grown child’s life.
2. Over-indulgence – Parents who fear rejection and let their kids run the show.

James 3:17 (NIV)
Wisdom that comes from heaven is… considerate.

Exodus 18:17-19 (NIV)
This is not good… You cannot handle it alone. Listen to me and I will give you some advice.

Genesis 2:24 (NIV)
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.

I wish my parents/ in-laws…
3. Would

Romans 12:18 (NIV)
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Reconciliation isn’t about winning the argument—it’s about winning the

2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV)
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.