04.02.09 The 5th Key for Adding Value to Your Parents' Lives
5. Make your Parents Glad
The fact that Ruth made Naomi glad is undeniable. For example, Ruth 4:13-16 narrates how Ruth gave her mother in-law a grandson, which definitely must have made Naomi very glad. Verse 16 reports (NIV): 16 Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him.
In our case, staying with my dad in Dar es Salaam for that one month made me discover that he enjoyed Indian food, sitting by the Indian Ocean as well as watching Jimmy Swaggart’s television programs. Therefore, we made sure that we included those activities in his schedule; and could tell how that made him happy.
When it comes to delighting a parent, a value-adding daughter is intentional. Proverbs 10:1 says (NKJV): 1… A wise son makes a glad father, …
Therefore, spend quality time with your parents so that you are well-informed about what they like. That way, you will be able to plan a delightful experience for them. What do they like? What are their preferences?