Grandparents today are asking deeper questions than ever before. They are no longer satisfied with simply being present in the lives of their grandchildren. Instead, many Christian grandparents are asking how they can make an eternal difference.
Autor: Deborah Close
Deborah Schließen
Deborah und ihr Mann Roger sind seit 43 Jahren verheiratet, haben einen Sohn, eine wunderbare Schwiegertochter und drei entzückende Enkelkinder. Sie haben das große Glück, in der Nähe ihrer Enkelkinder zu leben und sie oft zu sehen. Nichts macht ihnen mehr Freude, als das Leuchten in den Augen ihrer Enkel zu sehen, wenn Papa und Nanny zu einem ’Spieltermin“ kommen. Deborah verbrachte ihre berufliche Laufbahn in der Öl- und Gasindustrie und arbeitete in Calgary, Dallas, Houston und London, Großbritannien. Jetzt ist sie im Ruhestand und verbringt ihre berufliche Zeit als Direktorin in Unternehmensvorständen.
You don’t need followers to be an influencer. Your grandchildren are already watching you. Your consistency and authenticity in their lives will influence them.
“An authentic faith is one of the most important things to get right as a grandparent.” This powerful statement causes us to stop and ponder as well as evaluate how we are living out our godly lives before our grandchildren. We desire to leave an enduring legacy – a permanent, lasting legacy.
Teaching grandchildren the core truths of Christianity is one of the most important callings a grandparent can embrace. By consistently sharing the Bible’s big story, sound doctrine, and everyday faith practices, grandparents can help build a strong spiritual foundation that shapes a child’s life for eternity.
The unique ways God has equipped us to live out our faith—through our personal traits, life experiences, and special gifts—also shape the unique ways we disciple our grandchildren.
Every believer has a story of God’s grace at work in their life. Some stories unfold quickly, while others take years as God patiently opens our eyes to our need for Him.
Spring is a time of fresh air, birds chirping, robins hopping, butterflies fluttering, cool mornings, and evenings with warm sunshine sandwiched in between.
Take a minute and think about how you prepare for and celebrate Easter. Now compare that with how you prepare for and celebrate Christmas. If you are like me, there is a great discrepancy between the two!