Comments on: Being Told to Not Pray or Play Christian Music With Grandchild https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild Helping grandparents have a greater spiritual impact on their families Tue, 03 May 2022 14:18:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Scott https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1718 Tue, 03 May 2022 14:18:21 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1718 This is a difficult situation but could be an opportunity for spiritual conversations with your grown children. If you don’t already know the answer, perhaps a good question to ask might be, “Could you share with me why you are so opposed to prayer and Christian music?” First, strive to understanding their position and the heart of their concerns. (Be ready for potentially uncomfortable answers.) Then, carefully and prayfully consider other questions that could unpack their hang-ups and help them reconsider what appears to be a broken relationship with God. Reserve sharing your thoughts and feeling until they ask. (That may be the tough part and could take time to get there.)

]]> By: Dr. Joannie https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1334 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:10:15 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1334 In reply to Patti.

Yes, respect of boundaries is important in these situations.
Dr. Joannie

]]> By: Dr. Joannie https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1332 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:45:37 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1332 In reply to Legacy Coalition Blog Team.

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Yes, every family is unique and prayer for wisdom would be really helpful.
Dr. Joannie

]]> By: Dr. Joannie https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1331 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:43:16 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1331 In reply to Lucy.

You’re welcome! We all need to make adjustments at times, for the good of our families.
Dr. Joannie

]]> By: Dr. Joannie https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1330 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:42:25 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1330 In reply to Patti.

Yes, respect of boundaries is very important in these situations.
Dr. Joannie

]]> By: Legacy Coalition Blog Team https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1305 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:12:25 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1305 In reply to Patti.

Always good to keep in mind that each family has their own dynamics. May God give you wisdom in moving forward in a way that allows for continued relationship while still sharing your faith.

]]> By: Lucy https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1301 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 04:12:28 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1301 Thank you for your answer to this question. It will help me handle situations differently than I have been.

]]> By: Patti https://legacycoalition.com/question/being-told-to-not-pray-or-play-christian-music-with-grandchild/#comment-1300 Sat, 22 Jan 2022 03:29:36 +0000 https://legacycoalition.com/?post_type=question&p=29997#comment-1300 I would speak to my daughter and son-in-law. I would tell them that they have every right to make the rules for their home and that I will respect those boundaries. In the same vein, you have a right to live according your values and be yourself when in your home, and they should respect that. They do not have a right to dictate what music you listen to in your home, Healthy relationships include respecting one another and each person’s boundaries.

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