Why Such A Fuss Over Standards!!

[Sinatra]

Originally Posted by Falla39

Sis. Sinatra,

My late paternal grandmother was such a godly influence in my own life.
Godly grandmothers, who have the wisdom, that comes with age and
experience, can be a powerful influence in grandchildren's lives. Your
grandmother obviously made an impression on you! I pray God will direct
me in influencing my own grandchildren's lives. I am a grandmother 20
times. 15 G-sons, 5-G-daughters. All in church, To God be the GLORY!
Influence can be gained without saying a word. But living a godly life, with
lots of hugs and kind words will almost guarantee you favor with your
children's children. Goes for mothers and fathers too.


Hugs,

Falla39

So true. I learned early with my own children, yes you have to teach (train) them; but that sometimes the greatest lesson comes in how you live your lfe. Not just the life you live in public, but the way you live it in private. They are always observing and kids have a "phoniness" detector. You only have one chance to "raise" them, so may God help us to do it right.

I remember once going to my prayer closet, travailing over something I was going through; when I began to notice a weight on my back. Suddenly I hear my youngest (3 at the time) saying Jesus, Jesus, with her head lying on my back. When we had finished praying, I remember her looking at me and saying, "When I grow up, I want to be just like you". That melted my heart but it also cemented in me how much children are observing our "hidden" life. God help me to be an example to my children. To teach them but to also help them to learn for themselves.

For me personally, I encourage my children that it's ok to question what they "hear" the Bible says. I want them to know how to pray and how to study God's word. To KNOW what the Bible says not just know what we've told them it says. I want my children to know how to go to God in prayer and HIS word for answers. I won't be here forever, but God will and they need to know that. They need to know that I don't have all the answers, but HE does!!

And on another note, from reading your writings these last couple months, I don't see how you could do anything but be a Godly influence on not only your Grandchildren but on any who are blessed to meet you!! Yes, thank God for Godly Grandmothers!! Sis. Falla, I you!

Hugs to you,
Sinatra