While our immediate family is a special gift, to miss the treasure of being part of the greater family of God is like having a birthday cake without candles, ice cream and a party. It is imperative that our grandchildren discover the indescribable blessing and privilege that is theirs through Christ as joint heirs with the rest of the family of God in Heaven and on earth. The fact is that to be in Christ is also to be part of God’s family for all eternity. It is my earnest prayer that my grandchildren and your grandchildren may genuinely delight in singing, “I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God!”
Guard against speaking negatively in front of your grandchildren or their parents about what goes on in your church or any other church. Go out of your way to speak highly about the blessings of being part of God’s family, even when things aren’t how you like them. Speaking kindly about the music, preaching, people and programs will help them understand that the family God is not about my preferences, but God’s purposes.
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