TODAY'S WORD FOR FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2015.
GRAND PARENTS
A parent of a parent; Grandmother and grandfather.
Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. Proverbs 17:6.
For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is within you as well. II Timothy 1:5
The American family is changing more rapidly today than at any time in history. We are told that over one million children in America are living with their grandparents without either parent in the home.
At a time when many grandparents were considering retirement suddenly they have found themselves thrust into a new role of parenting their grandchildren.
The one good news item concerning this problem is that numerous studies show the enormous influence grandparents have on their grandchildren. Some of these studies show that when a grandchild spends time with their grandparents the result is a better social behavior with fewer behavior problems among adolescents.
A new study by the AARP finds that 90% of grandparents feel that they have an important role to play with their grandchildren by encouraging, giving emotional support and a perspective on life. It is also noted that when a grandchild becomes an adult the ones that have had a strong relationship with their grandparents tend to be much more positive to the value and importance of older citizens.
In the verse above from II Timothy the apostle Paul makes note of the strong Christian influence that Timothy’s mother and grandmother had on him.
We have been blessed with 20 grandchildren and we learned early in our grand-parents life to pray daily for them and we have. We have always tried to support them, let them know that we are praying for them and communicate with them as often as possible.
We must gain their respect as grandparents and that respect cannot be bought, it must be earned. Our actions and words are watched carefully by a grandchild from a very early time in their lives.
Being a grandparent is not only an honor and a privilege but an opportunity and a responsibility to lead them to a close relationship with Jesus.
Our memory verse for this week is found in Philippians 4:6.
Be anxious for nothing, but in every-thing by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
It is our prayer that every grandparent that reads this devotional today realizes the important spiritual role they play in their grandchild’s life. Direct us all to put a priority on our love for our grandchildren.
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