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Senior Tips Archive
January 18th, 2000
BUILD A BRIDGE! That’s right! Build a bridge! It does not make any
difference how old you are, if you are a grandparent, you should be engaged everyday in
building bridges to your grandchildren. God has given you the most important job you can
do at this stage in life. No one else has the special privilege of influencing your
grandchildren more than you do. The relationship with this new generation can be
unbelievably precious and important. In most cases, you're not their disciplinarian. You
are their model in such things as good manners, prayer habits, Bible reading, service to
God and giving. You help establish family traditions. You become a friend who will
influence a child for the rest of his/her life. You can talk to them about things not even
a parent seems to be able to touch. And, whether you realize it or not, they are listening
and watching. It is your responsibility and privilege to pass on to this new generation
something they will never forget; the love of a godly grandparent.
So, start building that bridge today. Ask God to help you find a way into your
grandchild’s heart.