When kids have special needs, life can get difficult for both parents and grandparents. Psalm 139 gives us hope.

Talking Points:

  • Remember that God knit your grandkids together in their mother’s womb. Continue to pray for healing, but trust that God put that kid together perfectly. Psalm 139:13
  • Our bodies are not our final state. Someday all believers will receive perfect “spiritual” bodies. 1 Corinthians 15:44
  • God does not make mistakes. Trusting him requires acknowledging that we do not always have the full picture in mind. Psalm 139:14-15
Discussion Questions:
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Who is having a harder time with this situation: you or your kids? Explain.
  3. Read Psalm 139:13. Do you believe that God made your grandchild the way he did on purpose? Why or why not? 
  4. How have you been praying for your grandkid? How have you been praying for your kids? How has God answered your prayers so far?
  5. How has your grandchild blessed your family so far? What kind of blessing do you expect he or she bring in the future?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

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