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Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
-Proverbs 17:8(NLT)
CHILDREN AND PARENTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Children bring joy and delight to their parents
They are the crowning glory of grandparents
Whenever a child is born to this world
We must care for them according to God’s word.
The Lord considers them so very precious
They are their grandparents’ treasures
Parents are the pride of their children
Their role is to bring them close to heaven.
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Being a grandparent is one of the most precious thing one can experience. It is almost as delightful as watching your own child born. They are slightly different in a way because you are not first hand responsible for them. Your children are. It was such a delight when I had my only grandchild, Beatrice born. Although I had challenges relating with my son and his girlfriend, it didn’t lessen the delight and joy I experienced. It was such a great timing when she was being conceived because I was also being transformed into a new person when I became a born again Christian. God prepared me to be the good grandparent but also gave me a second chance to raise her for the first three years of her life. When I dedicated my granddaughter’s life to the Lord, he was faithful to fulfill it. She is my crowning glory.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for all children and parents.
REFLECTION
How important are the roles of parents and grandparents to children?
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