When you read the question asking about your inheritance, did you immediately say to yourself, “Nothing? My parents are still alive.” Or, “They had nothing to leave me?”

I never thought my father left me anything until about a year ago. Shortly after I was born, my father disappeared. If he wouldn’t have gone, my entire family could have died in retaliation because he was accused of being a traitor. I didn’t know this until last year. But now I am thankful. My inheritance from him was my life.

My life is also my children’s inheritance from their grandfather, even though they never knew him.

Today is Grandparent’s Day. If you know your grandparents, take some time today to let them know you love them and are thankful for the heritage of your family’s history. Likewise, encourage your children to do the same for their grandparents, your parents.

And above all, make sure you spend time thanking your heavenly Parent, God, for the inheritance He has given you.