We can’t change their minds or protect them, which is a natural instinct with us as parents or grandparents. I pray, as I hope all of you do, that many are spared. I know I’m not the only one out there worried about all of this and afraid for loved ones.
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Do your grandchildren have a saving relationship with Jesus?
Start with this.
Think how you would respond if your grandchildren were born with a congenital defect of some kind where they were not expected to live to adulthood. What would you prioritize?
Not trying to be harsh on this. I have family in this boat, too.
At some point, you need to come to terms with they probably will be leaving this world a lot sooner. Whose arms will they be delivered into?
This moves you into action and off of worry. I exhort you to continue to pray unceasingly. Research treatment options. Make sure they have a saving relationship with Jesus. Make peace with the situation.
The grandchildren are three years old...
Personally, I believe that children under the age of accountability (around 12 or 13, normally) are covered by God's grace unconditionally, regardless of what they know. However, all children know (or can be taught) that hurting others is bad, stealing, and telling lies are, too. They can be told that our wrong deeds hurt others, themselves, and God, but God's Son Jesus chose to come and pay for all of it. They can be told that just as mom and dad pay for your admission to a zoo, park, or other event, Jesus paid for our admission to Heaven by his perfect life and death, and rose from the dead to prove His payment was valid.
They can also be told that He lives to both make things right with God and make us right through His work in us.....