Being a grandparent is something that many people dream of, but the reality can be more difficult than the dream in our heads. Juggling relationships with your son- or -daughter-in-law, striking the right balance of being a grandparent and not a parent, and finding time to see one’s grandchildren can all make the gift of being a grandparent challenging at times. This is especially true for those who don’t have the sort of relationship with their children or grandchildren that they’d like to have. Pope Francis, on World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly in 2023, proclaimed, “Let us honour them, neither depriving ourselves of their company nor depriving them of ours. May we never allow the elderly to be cast aside!” Comforted by his words, take comfort in God’s words with these Bible verses for grandparents.
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“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their parentage.”
Proverbs 17: 6
“A good person leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the just.”
Proverbs 13: 22
“But the LORD’S mercy is from age to age, toward those who fear him. His salvation is for the children’s children of those who keep his covenant, and remember to carry out his precepts.”
Psalms 103: 17-18
“May you see your children’s children. Peace upon Israel!”
Psalms 128: 6
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.”
2 Timothy 1: 5
If spending some time with these bible verses for grandparents sparked a desire inside of you to dive more deeply into God’s Word, consider exploring Hallow’s guide to Lectio Divina.
Lectio Divina is a meditative way of reading the Bible where we open our hearts and minds to try to understand how God is speaking to us personally through the Scripture we read.
It’s not Bible study or simply analyzing text. Rather, Lectio Divina recognizes that Scripture can become God’s living Word for each of us.
Psalms for Grandparents
You can also consider exploring the Psalms, some of the most popular and inspirational chapters of the entire Bible.
Hallow has a full guide on how to pray with Psalms.
Psalms for Grandparents and all Psalms are available inside of the Hallow app, narrated by Bishop Robert Barron.
Thanks for spending a few minutes in prayer and reflection with Hallow.