Prayer Suggestions for Grandparents

The prayer of a righteous man (grandparent) is powerful and effective.  James 5:16b

Share a Laugh

by Lillian Penner, CGN National Prayer Coordinator

April’s focus is on giving our grandchildren the gift of laughter. This first week of April we look briefly at what scripture tells us about two key elements of laughter—joy and happiness.

Joy is defined as an internal feeling of happiness that comes from success, good fortune, or a sense of well-being. Laughter is the external expression of the internal feelings of happiness and joy. God created us in such a way that we benefit physically, mentally and emotionally from laughter.

This week PRAY that you will find an opportunity to share a laugh with your grandchildren.

April 7, 2008

Lillian Ann Penner is a retired secretary from public high school in Bakersfield, CA. She and her husband, John, have been married 48 years and currently reside in Portland, OR.  They have three married sons and nine grandchildren.

Lillian has been active in church ministry for 45 years, and has led a "Heart to Heart" mentoring program for women, participated in a short term missions trip in Ukraine, volunteered at the Northwest Regional office of Wycliffe Translators, Jose Zayas Evangelistic Association, and Focus On the Family. Currently, she teaches a women's Bible study in her home church.