What are you doing with your old photos?

Why not dig into the boxes and envelopes that hold your old, treasured, forgotten photos of your children and grandchildren? When sending or giving them a birthday card enclose a picture and a note sharing a memory of the time and place of the picture. Let them know how proud you are of them at this time in their life. It is also a good time to communicate with them that you are praying for them and God has great plans for them as they grow up to be godly men and women.

“No eye hath seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” I Corinthians 2:9 NIV.

Here is an example: Along with the birthday card for yougrandchild’s birthday send him/her a picture of his/her earlier birthday and write a memory of how excited he/she was with his/her gifts, favorite cake etc. It will bring a smile to his/her face and make good use of your treasured, forgotten photos.

You might also give old photos for special family occasion gifts, Christmas, or a wedding anniversary to family members or friends.

Make use of those old photos and have fun with them. Brighten someone’s day.

May God bless you richly as you share old photos and memories with you family.

Lillian Penner, National Prayer Coordinator, Christian Grandparenting Network