Heavenly Father, I know that every period of our lives has its responsibilities as well as its joys. Today, it seems that grandparents have either too little use or too much – either we are shunted aside to do nothing or we are called upon to do everything.

Help me to know just where my duties lie in my particular situation and to carry them out as best as I can. Take care of my family – my children and their children. Inspire them all to follow your Son and lead trulyChristian lives. Keep all of us in your loving care, never let us turn away from you, and help us in the end to receive the joy of entering into your glorious presence forever. Amen