Praying for Your Kids and Grandkids -- It's A Matter of Life and Death
I had a wake-up call this weekend. Emma Grace almost drowned in our kid's pool. She decided to climb in the pool without her "swimmies" while Jan, and our two pregnant daughters were on the deck.
Our grandson, Tanner was in the pool, and he screamed for help. Thankfully, the wife of a Colony grad who was visiting Julie and Garrett literally took a flying leap, clothes and all, and jumped into the pool. Granny and two "preggies" felt helpless. God saved Emma's life.
A week ago I was riding with Emma and Ethan on the golf cart and we witnessed the most incredible sunset. I made the comment that we were looking at the sunset from our perspective, but how was Lindsay (or CE CE as Emma calls her) seeing it from heaven's perspective.
Emma said, "Pop, let's go see Jesus and CeCe now. We can all go together." I decided to share the gospel with her, but felt like I wanted Julie and Garrett to have the joy of leading her to Christ. I told Julie, and she said, "You should have gone for it!"
Thankfully, there is still time. I was stupid for not sharing the gospel with her little heart being so ripe for salvation.
On Sunday I finished reading a very powerful book on prayer. It is written by the Pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church, the producers of Facing the Giant and Fireproof. Pastor Michael Catt shares 5 practical tips when praying for our kids, and I add grandkids:
Emma said, "Pop, let's go see Jesus and CeCe now. We can all go together." I decided to share the gospel with her, but felt like I wanted Julie and Garrett to have the joy of leading her to Christ. I told Julie, and she said, "You should have gone for it!"
Thankfully, there is still time. I was stupid for not sharing the gospel with her little heart being so ripe for salvation.
On Sunday I finished reading a very powerful book on prayer. It is written by the Pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church, the producers of Facing the Giant and Fireproof. Pastor Michael Catt shares 5 practical tips when praying for our kids, and I add grandkids:
1. Pray according to the Word of God (1 John 5:14-15).
2. Pray as matter of lifestyle. (Luke 18:1) Catt says, "Don't pray only when your kids are in trouble. Pray while they're in the womb and throughout the rest of their lives." Wow, we've got two in the oven!
3. Approach the throne of grace boldly. (Hebrews 4:16) -- "Pray as a matter of faith and claim the victory. Some people pray like they're scared of God. Other's pray as if they're approaching a vengeful judge. You are talking to your HEAVENLY FATHER who gave the best He had -- His Son. So go before the throne -- the veil has been torn -- cast all your anxieties upon Him because He cares for you.
4. Pray believing that God hears your prayer. (1 Peter 3:12)
5. Recognize that standing in the gap for your children [and grandchildren] puts you on the front lines of spiritual warfare. (Ephesians 6:12)
Thanks, Pastor Catt's for this reminder. And thanks, Lord, for giving me another opportunity to share the gospel with Emma Grace. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
Thanks, Pastor Catt's for this reminder. And thanks, Lord, for giving me another opportunity to share the gospel with Emma Grace. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK
Dig This Quote: The Bible stands apart from all other books, and has survived and will survive all the attacks of its enemies. It is like the electric torch that shines over the water of New York Bay, struck by the wing of many a seabird that dashes against it in its reckless flight, but still shining on unmoved while the foolish and reckless assailant falls bleeding and wounded at its feet. It is an anvil which has worn out many a hammer of hostile criticism, while the anvil still remains unshaken amid the wreck of all that have assailed it. A. B. Simpson
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