A grandparents role in praying for their grandchildren
QUESTION? / COMMENT!
My granddaughter went to Los Angeles, California to supposedly get baptized at a diabolical ceremony.They promised her she would be famous and her boyfriend would have a lot of money. She lives with her boyfriend. They have a two year old and a two month old baby. She was given a beaded necklace and bracelets. Candles, some statues of saints etc. The two year old
wears a bracelet she put on him. The baby will get hers soon. She states the statues play with the two year old all night. This information was given to me from my daughter-in-law. She scolded her. But my daughter-in-law doesn't know much. I have been a practicing catholic all my life and I have learned a lot from reading and listening to virginmostpowerfulradio.org. I feel responsible for saving these babies, her also. I intend to talk to her soon. Everyday that passes is too many for these babies. I just need some further advise. Help....
ANSWER! / COMMENT!
The parents have full spiritual and natural law authority over their daughter. They have the authority to bless her and bind demons tormenting her. You as a grandparent can and should be praying for your granddaughter's conversion but you have no parental authority over her. You only have the ability and responsibility to counsel her.
Grandparents can give deprecatory blessings and say deliverance prayers over their grandchildren (Freedom Through Christ Companion Guide p.115). E.g. “May God bless you…may God deliver you from any evil Amen.” Grandparents have the spiritual authority to counsel and teach:
*Deuteronomy 4:2, 9 “You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it; that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you…[9] "Only take heed, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children's children. A Fathers sinfulness or his holiness affects his grandchildren for generations:
Deuteronomy 5:9-10 “you shall not bow down to them or serve them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, [10] but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.”
*Psalm 103:17 (RSV) “But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting
upon those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children.” A Fathers holiness will affect his grandchildren.
We also see grandparents in the Bible showering their grandchildren with love. When Laban's grandchildren were moving away from where he lived, he asked, " But what can I do this day to these my daughters, or to their children whom they have borne?”
*Genesis 31:43 (RSV). "Early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them; then he departed and returned home" *(Genesis 31:55 RSV). Laban showed his affection not just for his daughters, but for his grandchildren as well as he blessed them.
*Genesis 48:9 (RSV) Joseph said to his father, "They are my sons, whom God has given me here." And he said, "Bring them to me, I pray you, that I may bless them." We see that Israel blessed his grandchildren in the presence of his son Joseph. Ergo grandparents can bless their grandchildren.
*2 Timothy 1:5 “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lo'is and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you.” Paul is complimenting Timothy, he is saying that the fruit did not fall far from the tree, than he attributes the faith of Timothy to his grandmother and mother.
*Proverbs 13:22 (RSV) claims, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” While this verse applies to material wealth, it is actually more important to leave a heritage of faith.
*Psalm 127:3 (RSV) says: "…sons are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward." So obviously, being a grandparent is meant to be a blessing. It is an honor to have raised a child who brings forth another generation of children and to have lived long enough to witness it. With this blessing, however, come responsibilities.
*In Exodus 10:2 (RSV) God commands the Israelites to share “…in the hearing of your son and of your son's son…what signs I have done among them; that you may know that I am the LORD." Grandparents have a responsibility to share with their grandchildren their knowledge of God and bear witness to what He has done in their own lives.
The parents have full spiritual and natural law authority over their daughter. They have the authority to bless her and bind demons tormenting her. You as a grandparent can and should be praying for your granddaughter's conversion but you have no parental authority over her. You only have the ability and responsibility to counsel her.
Answer) Grandparents can give deprecatory blessings and say deliverance prayers over their grandchildren (FTC Companion Guide p.115). E.g. “May God bless you…may God deliver you from any evil Amen.” Grandparents have the spiritual authority to counsel and teach: *Deuteronomy 4:2, 9 “You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it; that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you…[9] "Only take heed, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children's children. A Fathers sinfulness or his holiness affects his grandchildren for generations: Deuteronomy 5:9-10 “you shall not bow down to them or serve them; for I the LORD your God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, [10] but showing steadfast love to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments.” *Psalm 103:17 (RSV) “But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting We also see grandparents in the Bible showering their grandchildren with love. When Laban's grandchildren were moving away from where he lived, he asked, " But what can I do this day to these my daughters, or to their children whom they have borne?” *Genesis 31:43 (RSV). "Early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them; then he departed and returned home" *(Genesis 31:55 RSV). Laban showed his affection not just for his daughters, but for his grandchildren as well as he blessed them. *Genesis 48:9 (RSV) Joseph said to his father, "They are my sons, whom God has given me here." And he said, "Bring them to me, I pray you, that I may bless them." We see that Israel blessed his grandchildren in the presence of his son Joseph. Ergo grandparents can bless their grandchildren. *2 Timothy 1:5 “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lo'is and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you.” Paul is complimenting Timothy, he is saying that the fruit did not fall far from the tree, than he attributes the faith of Timothy to his grandmother and mother. *Proverbs 17:6 (RSV) says, "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of sons is their fathers." *Proverbs 13:22 (RSV) claims, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children.” While this verse applies to material wealth, it is actually more important to leave a heritage of faith. *In Exodus 10:2 (RSV) God commands the Israelites to share “…in the hearing of your son and of your son's son…what signs I have done among them; that you may know that I am the LORD." Grandparents have a responsibility to share with their grandchildren their knowledge of God and bear witness to what He has done in their own lives.
Here is a prayer Grandparents can pray for their kids and grandkids.
O Heavenly Father, |
||||||||