The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 113:1-4, “Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD,

Praise the name of the LORD. 2 Blessed be the name of the LORD

From this time forth and forever. 3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,

the name of the LORD is to be praised. 4 The LORD is high above all nations;

His glory is above the heavens.”

Just as we like to have nice things said to us, our LORD loves to hear

His children pray and praise Him! Of course, His praise smothers all

facets of any praise we might receive.

What a GREAT NIGHT last night was! We are so proud of all of you!

Yet, we are exceedingly thankful that each of you knows the LORD

And endeavors to “show forth to the praise of His glory” (Eph. 1:12).

Love you all and always,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

Dear Grands,

Psalm 103:2-5, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits;

3 Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases;

4 Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;

5 Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.”

As we race through life, we all too often forget how much the LORD loves and cares

for us. The Psalmist here reminds us of five gracious benefits the LORD bestows upon

us. Whenever we tend to be discouraged, we should look to all He has done for us.

“The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad” (Psa. 126:3).

Love always in Christ,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

Dear Grands,

Jeremiah 32:17, “’Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and

the Earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You.’”

This prayer of Jeremiah should always encourage us. He acknowledges the LORD

as the Creator of the heavens and the Earth, and concludes by saying that absolutely

nothing is too difficult for Him. We often face situations that demand such a belief.

We should believe as Jeremiah believed. The LORD can do anything that is not in

conflict with His own character.

Love to you always,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

Dear Grands,

Philippians 4:6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication

with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which

surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Circumstances in life often produce anxiety. But we are not to be anxious about anything!

We are just to pray and acknowledge the presence and authority of our LORD over everything.

His peace is beyond our wildest imaginations; and He turns our hearts toward Himself, which

Is always comfort.

We love you all,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

Dear Grands,

Psalm 139:14, “I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.”

This verse has special meaning to me today. Fearfully means “awesomely” and

wonderfully is translatable as “separated and distinct.” No animal comes close to

being what we human beings are! Adam understood that when he named the

animals (Gen 2:20). Treat your body with respect. It is the LORD’s gift to you,

and when not abused, it brings Him glory.

We love you all,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas