"grand" (according to Webster) - most important; imposing in beauty andextent; marked by splendor and display; distinguished; illustrious; loftyand dignified, as in style; excellent; delightful.
Based on Webster's definition of "grand", to be someone's "Grand"Mother or "Grand"Father is certainly a position of high esteem. I feel special justreading those descriptive words! We will all agree that this role in lifemay be the most fun role yet -- for sure, it's indescribable until you experience it!
Some wise person once stated, "With every privilege comes a responsibility". As fun as grandparenting is, this responsibility is not one we can afford to slough off. Yet, I will turn that quote around, and say that this responsibility comes to us with a privilege: it is our privilege to "come boldly before the throne of grace" on behalf of our precious gifts fromGod - our grandchildren.
Each week we will focus on one specific passage that we will pray back to God for our grandchildren. I am confident that heaven will rejoice as the"fragrant aroma" of our prayers floats upward to God. When we pray His Word back to Him, we can be confident we are praying His Will. So, this first week, let's start with a poignant verse from the Old Testament, Nehemiah 4:14, "...Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your friends, your families, and your homes!" [New Living Translation]
So this, week, fight that spiritual battle for your grandchildren who are not even aware that there's a war going on for their hearts. Fight for that little girl of yours whose heart is tender and innocent about life; ask God to protect her heart as she "grows in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). Fight for your little boy whose heart is courageous and brave; ask God to teach him to "trust in the Lord with all his heart"...in all his ways to acknowledge Him, trusting God todirect his paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Fight that battle for your young children. Put on the full armor of God and take your stand against the devil's schemes. Stand firm against the one who is vying for your children's hearts! Be alert, and always keep on praying -it's our greatest privilege! (Ephesians 6:10-13, 18-19)
Based on Webster's definition of "grand", to be someone's "Grand"Mother or "Grand"Father is certainly a position of high esteem. I feel special justreading those descriptive words! We will all agree that this role in lifemay be the most fun role yet -- for sure, it's indescribable until you experience it!
Some wise person once stated, "With every privilege comes a responsibility". As fun as grandparenting is, this responsibility is not one we can afford to slough off. Yet, I will turn that quote around, and say that this responsibility comes to us with a privilege: it is our privilege to "come boldly before the throne of grace" on behalf of our precious gifts fromGod - our grandchildren.
Each week we will focus on one specific passage that we will pray back to God for our grandchildren. I am confident that heaven will rejoice as the"fragrant aroma" of our prayers floats upward to God. When we pray His Word back to Him, we can be confident we are praying His Will. So, this first week, let's start with a poignant verse from the Old Testament, Nehemiah 4:14, "...Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your friends, your families, and your homes!" [New Living Translation]
So this, week, fight that spiritual battle for your grandchildren who are not even aware that there's a war going on for their hearts. Fight for that little girl of yours whose heart is tender and innocent about life; ask God to protect her heart as she "grows in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). Fight for your little boy whose heart is courageous and brave; ask God to teach him to "trust in the Lord with all his heart"...in all his ways to acknowledge Him, trusting God todirect his paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Fight that battle for your young children. Put on the full armor of God and take your stand against the devil's schemes. Stand firm against the one who is vying for your children's hearts! Be alert, and always keep on praying -it's our greatest privilege! (Ephesians 6:10-13, 18-19)
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