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Well, here we are about midway between mom’s day and dad’s day.  For those of us in our senior years it begs the question:  So, when is Grandparents Day?  The answer is Sunday September 13.  And a little piece of trivia to help remember these important days: It is as easy as one two three! Grandparent’s day is the first Sunday in September, Mother’s day is the second Sunday in May, and Father’s day is the third Sunday in June.

But far more important than remembering the date is remembering the awesome God given role we have as parents and grandparents.  In Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLT) the people are challenged to remember what God has done for them and pass those memories on.  Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.

There are at least four other scriptures giving the same encouragement to share our testimony with succeeding generations.  (Psalm 78:4-6, Psalm 145:4, Joel 1:3, Deuteronomy 11:19.)

The more I think about this challenge, the more I realize it cannot be left to chance.  I have on my office bulletin board a grandparent’s declaration or pledge published by Legacy Coalition.  Every Christian grandparent should have one posted in a conspicuous place.  (I think we have some extra copies at the office)  

At the bottom it reads “I am an intentional Christian Grandparent”.  It implies that by reading and accepting the pledge we are committed to intentionally passing on our testimony and our experiences of walking through life with the Lord to our kids and grandkids.  It is the word ‘intentionally’ that challenges me.  It definitely implies action.

Here are just a few items the pledge calls us to be intentional about and action with respect to our grandchildren:

Abound in my affection

Pray with passion and purpose

Intentionally Influence

Excel in my example

I have some areas to work on, how about you?                                      Pastor Dave