When I was a young girl, I remember my paternal grandparents commenting that if they had to they would raise us. I was struck by the words “had to.” I could not understand why it was had to? Why wouldn’t you want to? We loved these grandparents deeply as they were very giving to us emotionally and in other ways. Now that I have had grandchildren 6 days in a row, I completely understand.
Life can certainly be challenging for us as we age. Our physical stamina has waned from years past. The one thing that has improved, at least for me, is tolerance. I am much better with accidents with my grandchildren then I ever was with my own children. As much as I love my children and grandchildren, I often reflect on how much more our Father loves each of us. He loved us enough to send His son to die for each us. At the same time, should we choose to reject that sacrifice, He will not overlook our injustice and we will find our souls in a place it does not want to go. Unlike each of us God is faithful and He is just. Choose wisely. Consider what scripture teaches to be true.