“He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward him for what he has done.” Proverbs 19:17

Have you asked God how you could encourage your grandchild’s generosity and share in a fun activity? One-way we can teach our grandchildren to be kind to the poor is to participate with them in the Operation Christian Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Millions of boys and girls around the globe live in difficult circumstances and are in desperate need of hope. It is an excellent way to expose our grandchildren to do something for children who are less fortunate and make a difference in another child’s life.

My husband and I get a lot of joy taking our grandchildren shopping for the shoeboxes. It’s a good activity to do together and they look forward to this annual tradition. It’s a wonderful opportunity to teach our grandchildren the joy of sharing with others. Pray with your grandchild for the child who will receive the shoebox and then encourage them to continue praying for the child through the holidays.

NOTE: The shoeboxes are collected in November. If your church is not involved in this project, go to www.samaratianspurse.org for the details.