“Your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.” Matt. 18:14

The senseless and savage murders of more than 90 people, mostly children, in Oslo, Norway last Friday generated intense emotions in all of us. Anger, sadness, horror, outrage…we all feel these because of this evil act. We feel overwhelming sorrow for the parents and families of these children. Who can imagine the grief and the loss they must feel in the face of such an atrocity? None of us has escaped the effect of this wickedness.

Sadly, little of that outrage is seen by Christians as another evil kills thousands, if not millions, of our children today. It is the evil of hopelessness and godlessness. The horror of the Oslo massacre ought to repulse us. So should the destruction of the souls of our children and our grandchildren. That is why the Christian Grandparenting Network is calling for a national Grandparent’s Day of Prayer on September 11, 2011. It is time for grandparents everywhere to stand in the gap and defend our children against the devouring attacks against our children by Satan and the world. Gathering for prayer is a major step in establishing this defense.

I know very few grandparents who do not love their grandchildren deeply. Therefore, I ask every grandparent who loves their grandchildren and who cares deeply for their eternal destiny to join me as we band with groups of grandparents around this nation on September 11th to pray for our grandchildren, their families and our nation.

What if your grandchild had been among the slain in Olso last week? Would they have been gathered into the Savior’s arms because of your prayers and involvement in their life? The Father is not willing that any of His little ones should perish. I don’t believe you are either. So, do you care enough to join us in prayer on September 11th? Go online at www.christiangrandparenting.net and learn how to facilitate a Grandparent’s Day of Prayer in your church or community. Do it today—for the sake of your grandchildren.

GRANDPAUSE: If you can look on sin without sorrow then you have never looked on Christ. ?-C. H. Spurgeon