Grandma’s Refuge

 Grandma’s Refuge  

Proverbs 14:26 (ESV)  

In the fear of the Lord, one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.  

As a grandmother, I often lie awake at night wondering if there is a truly safe place for my grandchildren in this chaotic, ever-changing world. My heart aches with questions: Will they be, okay? Will they find peace, truth, and safety? Then God gave me Proverbs 14:26: "In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge." This verse settled deep in my soul. It reminded me that when I walk in reverence and trust in God, He becomes their refuge, even when I cannot be there. It gave me confidence, a holy reassurance: God’s got this. He is the unshakable, solid ground beneath their feet. And as I continue to trust Him, I am building a legacy of faith that becomes a shelter for them.  

The safest place for our grandkids is not found in gated communities or well-padded bank accounts. It is found in us, grandparents who walk in awe of God, whose hearts are devoted to Jesus, and whose lives are anchored in His Word. That is the true refuge. It is not just about knowing the right things; it is about becoming the right kind of people. When we live surrendered to Christ, when we allow the Holy Spirit to shape us into His likeness, we become living promises to our grandkids. Our humility, our prayers, our worn Bibles, these are signposts pointing to the One who is the ultimate refuge. Our grandkids are watching. They see how we handle life’s messes, how we pray through the pain, how we admit our failures and lean on grace. That is what builds a fortress of faith around them, not walls or wealth, but a legacy of trust in God. When the world shakes, that legacy stands firm. And that, more than anything else, is the safest place they will ever know.  

This verse comes alive for me. A grandmother who fears the Lord radiates a quiet confidence not in herself, but in God. She does not need to proclaim her faith loudly; it is evident in the way she loves, gives, and prays. Her deep reverence for God becomes a covering of grace, not only for her children, but also for her grandchildren. She becomes a living shelter; a steady presence anchored in the faithfulness of God. 

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