Discover Your Grandparent Superpowers
What’s your grandparent superpower? You have one, you know. Maybe more. That’s our topic today on The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Glad you’re here.
Hi, I'm Gayle Veitenheimer, your host for The Christian Grandparenting Podcast. Each week, I bring practical hands-on activities that teach Scripture and principles from God’s Word. I suggest prayers for intercession, as well as ways to build character and connect with your grandkids.
Finally, I bring encouragement.
Because to stay silent . . . places future generations at risk.
I'm so glad you're listening. Let's walk this grandparenting journey together.
Psalm 139:3 says, “ . . . you are familiar with all my ways.”
God is not only familiar with all your ways, He designed many of them.
Romans 12:6 reads, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith.”
1 Corinthians 12:7, 11 says, “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good . . . All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.”
Who are you? What superpowers has God wired into you?
Because God has uniquely crafted you to speak into your grandchildren right now.
For such a time is this.
Let’s dive in.
1. Life Theme
Have you ever considered your life theme?
Write down your three favorite movies, five if you can think of them.
Look for common themes. What resonates with you in each of those films?
Chances are, it’s your life theme.
My top five?
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Lord of the Rings
About Time
A Christmas Carol
The Princess Bride
Here are the elements that resonate with me: strong faith elements, adventure, danger, a journey, family, relationships, action, true love never fails and stepping into one’s destiny.
My life theme: God, Discipleship, and Destiny.
2. Passions or Burdens
For what are you passionate?
What burdens you?
I’m passionate about discipleship and teaching God’s Word.
Especially when it comes to children.
What’s on your heart?
3. Strengths, Weaknesses, And Spiritual Gifts
What are your strengths?
Your spiritual giftings?
Also, what are your weaknesses? Where have you struggled?
So, why do we mention weaknesses?
First, so you can play to your strengths.
Second, because everyone struggles. Sharing those struggles shows authenticity in your faith walk. People, even grandchildren, connect over struggle, not perfection.
I struggle to extend mercy, to myself and to others. I was raised in a performance-driven home. Grace wasn’t on the menu. I’m trying to change that.
4. Expertise
What do you know? What have you experienced?
I’m willing to bet you know a lot more than you think, and there’s probably a spiritual parallel for each one.
My expertise/experiences include:
Parenting (4 kids)
Teaching swim lessons
Cooking (I’m a foodie)
Marathon running
Hiking
National parks
Dog lover (Belgian Malinois)
Kid lit (If you have a boy struggling to find reading material, I can find something for him.)
Mother with dementia
Broken arm
Parent of a prodigal child
CrossFit
Child of divorce
List your areas of expertise and spaces where you have experience.
5. Interests
What interest you? Do you like to read? If so, what?
Movies? What kind?
Do you shop? Are you a bargain hunter?
Do you like crafts?
Are you a DIY type?
How about music?
All these will bring layers to your superpower.
Note I mentioned many of my interests in the expertise section. When you pursue an interest long enough, you become an expert.
6. Others
What do others see in you? When others come to you for advice, what are they asking about? What are you the go-to person for?
7. Style and Personality
Lastly, let’s look at your style. Your personality.
There are loads of personality tests and I’ll have links for you in the Show Notes if you’re interested.
My writer friend Lori uses humor regularly. I can be funny too, but my sense of humor is very different from hers.
I’m also an introvert, but when I teach, I come alive because I love it.
All seven areas reflect God’s craftsmanship. His design in you. Still not sure. Let’s ask Him.
Father God, You are the Master Designer. You crafted each of us uniquely. Reveal our individual designs and how to use them to further Your kingdom, beginning with our grandchildren. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
God has given you the ability to communicate your faith in a unique way that will connect with your grandchildren like no other person can.
Life theme, passions/burdens, strengths, weaknesses, and spiritual gifts, expertise/life experience, interests, how others see you, and your style/personality.
Grab the handout in the Show Notes and discover the superpowers God crafted in you.
One superpower that rested hidden for years was writing. God called me to write professionally in 2010. This year, the Kingswell Kid Detective series debuts with The Mystery of the Missing Falls, a middle grade mystery full of fun with some discipleship snuck in. If you have a grandchild aged 7-12, this mystery is for them. Join Luka and Ember as they solve a 100-year-old mystery and learn about prayer and hearing God speak.
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Thanks for joining me. Now, let's hit the trail. See you out there.
Show Notes for Discovering Your Grandparent Superpower
Scripture to Help Grandparents:
Psalm 139:3
Romans 12:6
1 Corinthians 12:7, 11
Superpower Sheet
Kingswell Kid Detective series: The Mystery of the Missing Falls
Personality Tests:
https://www.truity.com
https://www.crystalknows.com/personality-test
