Grandma’s House And Heart

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged.

Proverbs 17:6

Definitely, grandchildren are one of the sweetest gifts that God has ever bestowed. I saw a bumper sticker that said, “If I had known that grandkids were so great, I would have had them first.”

I remember that moment when first I saw my granddaughter, Hannah. It was definitely love at first sight. When she was three, I gave her a little pink suitcase. When she packed it, that meant she was coming to Grandma’s house. One day I was waiting for her to come and spend the night. She was excited. I was excited. Then came her little, wild knock. I ran to throw open the door, and she threw up her arms and said, “It’s your girl!” I loved it.

With grandchildren, grandparents have that great privilege of being a source of unconditional love. Being a child growing up in this complicated world right now is not easy. I want to challenge you. Pray for your grandchildren even if they’re not born yet. Pray for them faithfully. Pray Scripture for them. Pray the promises of God for them and invest in them spiritually.

Let me recommend some excellent resources to keep at your home for the times they come to visit. Kenneth Taylor compiled a wonderful, must-have children’s Bible called The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes. Keep a library of good Christian movies. And invest in nature movies like Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution that show the wonder of God’s creation.

Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!

Let me speak to those who have adult prodigal children. Don’t let your heart despair because your grandchildren are not raised in a godly home. One of my dearest friends, Jan Vance, became an incredible woman of God largely because her grandparents were a godly influence. Whenever you can, plant seeds in your grandchildren’s lives. Always tuck in a Christian music CD along with their birthday gifts. When they are teenagers, they especially need your prayers. They especially need your unconditional love. God has entrusted you with the wonderful and holy opportunity of letting “your light so shine . . . that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16, NKJV).

One Year Bible Reading

1 Kings 12:20–13:34; Acts 9:26-43; Psalm 132:1-18; Proverbs 17:6