Our grandchildren face many struggles each day that seem small to us but they seem big to them because they feel a sense of helplessness in the scheme of events they face.

Disappointments from friends, parents, and teachers, struggling with their homework, being the last to be chosen on a team are just a few issues with which they may struggle. When these issues come up they have to make a decision, are they going to go it alone or ask God to help them in the situation?

Jesus is waiting for our grandchildren to ask Him to help them with the struggles and disappointments they face each day. When they remember to ask Him to help them, He will walk with them through the struggles. We read in Hebrews 13:5, “God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” When we have the opportunity to observe them struggling, it gives us a teaching moment to share how God has helped us with our struggles when we have asked Him.

Prayer

Dear Lord, I pray __________will ask you to help him/her

when he/she is disappointed, discouraged, or facing tough issues.

In Jesus’ name. Amen