We can not give to others what we do not have for ourselves. If we are not growing spiritually, we will not be equipped to help our grandchildren and children grow spiritually. Sometimes it is easy, too easy, to focus on the ‘things’ we need to do every day and lose sight of the thing we really need to be focused on… things like knowing and walking with Jesus.
So, what are some of the things which we need to depend on and trust God for? Well, we each have to answer this for ourselves, since we are all facing and dealing with our own unique situations. However, when it comes to our grandchildren, let’s think about depending on and trusting God for the most important things; for example, making the decision to turn to Jesus for forgiveness, and to know, love and walk with Him every day in their everyday lives. There is absolutely NOTHING more important than these two things.
So, for all of them, this is where depending on God and trusting Him comes in. It is my prayer every day that my grandsons will come to know, love and walk with Jesus every day of their everyday lives. They hear me pray for this and I often tell them it is the most important thing! At this point, this grandma is depending on and trusting God to prompt these boys to make this decision! (You can be absolutely sure not only will there be rejoicing in Heaven by the angels when they do, but this grandma will be celebrating and rejoicing here on Earth, too! Which brings up a question: Is it possible for an angel to rejoice more than a grandma?)
At any rate, as you focus on depending upon and trusting God, remember to depend upon and trust Him for the most important decisions your grandchildren will ever make!
