God has no Grandchildren
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I assuming that this message alludes to God is Father. Jesus asked, "Who are My mother, and my brothers..." and declares the answer in Mark 3: 33-5.
"Whoever does the will of God is My brother, and sister, and mother."
Is the implication here that we should look upon our children not only brother or sister, but mother also? Idk, perhaps it is only once they've come of age that we stop looking on our children as 'ours' but, once they've become our sibling, or our mother, well, we should be confident that Father would look after mother, without doubt.
But I do find it peculiar that my 2yo granddaughter does speak to me like she is my mother.
I can't imagine whether she would react with delight or smugness the next time if I answered her, "Yes, mother."
"Whoever does the will of God is My brother, and sister, and mother."
Is the implication here that we should look upon our children not only brother or sister, but mother also? Idk, perhaps it is only once they've come of age that we stop looking on our children as 'ours' but, once they've become our sibling, or our mother, well, we should be confident that Father would look after mother, without doubt.
But I do find it peculiar that my 2yo granddaughter does speak to me like she is my mother.
I can't imagine whether she would react with delight or smugness the next time if I answered her, "Yes, mother."-
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One isn't a Christian because one's parents are Christians.
Just because one goes to church doesn't make one a Christian. Each Christian needs to come to the point where he confesses his own sins and sinfulness, and believes on Christ as his own saviour. Salvation is not passed onto children, even though Christian morality and scriptural knowledge may be.
Just because one goes to church doesn't make one a Christian. Each Christian needs to come to the point where he confesses his own sins and sinfulness, and believes on Christ as his own saviour. Salvation is not passed onto children, even though Christian morality and scriptural knowledge may be.
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As a Christian, entrusting your child’s future to God’s care is an essential part of faith. It means recognizing that, while you love and guide your child, God ultimately has the best plan for their life. Trusting God with their future is an act of surrender, acknowledging that He knows what is best and has a purpose for your child.
This doesn’t mean you stop being involved in their life or planning for their future, but it does mean you rely on God to guide them, protect them, and work out His will in their lives. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
By entrusting their future to God, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety and rest in the peace that comes from knowing that their life is in the hands of a loving, sovereign Father.
This doesn’t mean you stop being involved in their life or planning for their future, but it does mean you rely on God to guide them, protect them, and work out His will in their lives. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
By entrusting their future to God, you free yourself from unnecessary anxiety and rest in the peace that comes from knowing that their life is in the hands of a loving, sovereign Father.
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You’re absolutely right—if you’ve faithfully led your children to salvation and baptism by the grace of Jesus Christ, you have fulfilled one of the greatest responsibilities God has entrusted to you. Their decision to follow Christ is a foundation that will guide their lives, no matter what challenges or choices lie ahead.
Your role as a parent doesn’t end, but your trust in God’s work within them takes precedence. Philippians 1:6 is a powerful reminder: “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” This means that God will continue to work in their hearts and lives as they grow in faith.
While the future may still hold moments of uncertainty, mistakes, or hardships, these are not failures but part of God’s refining process. Your faithfulness as a parent in leading them to Jesus is a lasting victory. Now, your role becomes one of prayer, encouragement, and support, trusting that God will guide and sustain them.
Nothing is wasted in God’s plan, and He will use every step of their journey for their good and His glory (Romans 8:28). Letting go of the burden of “success” or “failure” as a parent allows you to rest in His grace, knowing that you’ve planted the seeds of faith that God will continue to nurture.
You’re absolutely right—if you’ve faithfully led your children to salvation and baptism by the grace of Jesus Christ, you have fulfilled one of the greatest responsibilities God has entrusted to you. Their decision to follow Christ is a foundation that will guide their lives, no matter what challenges or choices lie ahead.
Your role as a parent doesn’t end, but your trust in God’s work within them takes precedence. Philippians 1:6 is a powerful reminder: “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” This means that God will continue to work in their hearts and lives as they grow in faith.
While the future may still hold moments of uncertainty, mistakes, or hardships, these are not failures but part of God’s refining process. Your faithfulness as a parent in leading them to Jesus is a lasting victory. Now, your role becomes one of prayer, encouragement, and support, trusting that God will guide and sustain them.
Nothing is wasted in God’s plan, and He will use every step of their journey for their good and His glory (Romans 8:28). Letting go of the burden of “success” or “failure” as a parent allows you to rest in His grace, knowing that you’ve planted the seeds of faith that God will continue to nurture.
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Parents have huge responsibilities. They should at a minimum lead kids to faith, and hopefully the kids will make right decisions throughout their lives. However, aside from this major requirement/obligation, parents should also live as good examples and be good parents overall, as many kids pick up bad habits, lessons and even trauma from their parents which may affect them well into adulthood. Parents do have some impact, or even the most impact, on how their kids turn out. No human/parent is perfect, that is something to consider. Of course, everything cannot be blamed on parents either as sometimes kids/teenagers are stubborn and make bad decisions. Kids/teenagers also have to be responsible for their actions.
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True story, so I had a thought in my mind that no one could love my son more than I love my son who is named jacko jr. On the day, he was born to now at 11, we do everything together.
So one night after a scary movie, my son got scared and crawled into my bed to sleep next to me. I heard Him snoring in my ear all night, and I got no rest, and I was really agitated by it and irked, because I basically ran out of patience. It was then I realized that our love, even for our most beloved children is not unconditional. I think it was God’s way of telling me I love your son more than you love your son.
So one night after a scary movie, my son got scared and crawled into my bed to sleep next to me. I heard Him snoring in my ear all night, and I got no rest, and I was really agitated by it and irked, because I basically ran out of patience. It was then I realized that our love, even for our most beloved children is not unconditional. I think it was God’s way of telling me I love your son more than you love your son.
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