Daily Devotional

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him (Psalms 127:3, NLT).

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children (Proverbs 17:6, NLT).

I have two wonderful daughters who love the Lord. Roxanne and Rhonda are best friends and, thankfully, I am included in the friendship. It is wonderful to still be Mom and good friends, too. We have wonderful times together. They have given me six of the most wonderful, beautiful grandchildren, and I have two great-grandchildren and another on the way. It is exciting to see them all growing up and starting their own families, even though they’re making me older by the day. My granddaughter gave me a small plaque that says, “Grandmothers are just antique little girls.” I love it! I happily remind myself that antiques are valuable! I also tell my family I am planning on living to 120 just to keep an eye on them!

Families are a precious gift to us. The longer I live, the more I realize how much I do not want to ever take this gift of family for granted. Great responsibility comes with the joy it brings. As the head of my family, I must be vigilant to show them Jesus in what I say and do. They are watching me, especially the little ones.

Jesus, thank You for blessing me with my wonderful family. Help me be the best mother and grandmother I can be. Bless my family in a special way today, I pray. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Reprinted with permission from Among Friends (Volume Two) Daily Devotional, ©2007 by the Womens Ministries of Canyon Hills Assembly of God, Inc.