An Important Job!

But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.      1 Timothy 5:4

The lawn needs mowed, the house is a wreck, and there are groceries to be purchased. Life is so full of things to do, but scripture reassures us that the most important thing we have to do is care for the ones that have been entrusted to us. Whether the little ones are fully dependent on our care or adult children that we've already raised, it pleases God when we make time for them. Our speech, our actions, and attitudes affect the lives of the children and grandchildren that have been entrusted to us. 

My daughter read a quote to me the other day that made me stop and think. It was this, "It's not a parent's job to make sure they have Godly children. It's a parent's job to make sure their children have a Godly parent." So, whatever you do today, make sure it is done in a way that will honor God. When you are with your children and grandchildren, be with them fully. Pay attention to their words, share with them how God is working in your own life, laugh together, and most importantly, let Christ shine through you. The list of 'to do' tasks will wait!