Prayer Suggestions for Grandparents

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

Reflecting Hospitality

by Lillian Penner, CGN National Prayer Coordinator

“. . . let your light shine before men,that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 NIV

Can I be cheerful and positive when I live in Oregon? We have many days of cloudy, rainy weather. It is easy to allow these dreary days to depress my spirits and weary my soul. However, the clouds and rain cannot obscure the love of God’s Son when I remind myself that God’s Son is shining in my heart.

Pray that I will always be generous and make my grandchildren feel welcome in our home.

May 19, 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.