We were in a prayer meeting and I was shocked by a mental image of one of my grand-children holding their hand up from a depth and saying “Poppy, why didn’t you tell me about Jesus?” I am not an emotional person but, as I am writing this post, there are tears in my eyes and a sinking feeling in my stomach.
My wife and I took our children to church and as they grew older they made their choice of whether they would continue to go to church. Unfortunately, like far too many young families, they are not regular church attenders, however; we continue to pray for them. The sad reality is that, our day of worship, has become a day of recreation and shopping for many people.
I guess the question that should be asked is, dad/mom, you have given me everything, taught me everything and took me everywhere but why didn’t you take me to church to learn about Jesus?
My prayer is, Lord help me to tell my grown adult children, my grand-children and others about your love and the need of their having a relationship with you.
Please pray that God would give me, give us the wisdom and love to reach or families and extended families.
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From the heart
Steve