Grandparents

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
2 Timothy 1:5

Generationally I remember being introduced to church by my parents and the reinforcement of values and Christian character by my great aunt and uncle which were like grandparents to me. And so in turn I feel responsible as I am a grandparent now to pass down the things I value to my grandchildren. These things I value the most and feel are the important things to share with my grandchildren.

1. Pray for them.
I pray for their salvation. I pray for their parents as they instruct and guide them to maturity. I pray for a shield of protection around them from the darts of the evil one. I pray for God's Word to be rooted deep in their hearts. I pray for contentment and peace and a boldness to share Christ with those that they come in contact with. I pray God's Word over them with other moms at Moms in Prayer. I also pray that they would one day value prayer as we model prayer for them.

2. Share Jesus.
I share with them the love of Christ as is in the Gospel story whenever possible. I was never so blessed though as when my grandson shared with me the Gospel as found in John 3:16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

3. Love each one.
I try to make sure that there is plenty of love and encouragement to go around. I also try to make time for each one to feel special.

4. Worship and sing.
I sing those Christian songs as they grow. I start when they are babies and take them to worship with me as they grow. Or, I go to their churches and worship with them. I like them to know that our faith doesn't just happen on Sundays or just in church but it is for every day of their lives.

4. Family.
I value having family time together. Whether it be fun time in the summer or together time at the holidays. We love playing games, sharing meals, or just being together.  

I know there are many other things grandparents can do with and for their grandchildren. These just seem the most important to me. I think the important thing to remember is that the role of a grandparent is important in a grandchild's life.