Helpful Suggestions to Pray on Grandparents’ Day of Prayer

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. (1 John 5:14)

Pray for their relationship with God:

• That at any early age they will come to know Jesus as their Savior. 2 Timothy 3:15
• That they will love the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind. ~ Mark 12:30

Pray for their development of godly character:

• That they will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit. ~ Galatians 5:22-26
• That they will become more and more like Jesus and reflect his glory. ~ 2 Corinthians 3:18

Pray for their spiritual, physical, and
emotional protection:

• That they will be protected from the evil one.
  ~ Matthew 6:13
• That they will be protected from physical harm.
  ~ Psalm 91:11
• That they will be free from anxiety and worry and receive God’s peace.
  ~ Philippians 4:6-7

 Pray for their relationship with others:

• That they will honor and obey their parents.
  ~ Colossians 3:20
• That they will love others. ~ Mark 12:31
• That they will respect and obey civil authorities.
  ~ Romans 13:13

Pray for willing and effective ministry/service:

• That they will share the Good News.
  ~ Matthew 28:19, 20
• That they will serve the Lord with zeal and spiritual fervor. ~ Romans 12:11-12
• That they will discover and develop their spiritual gifts. ~ 1 Peter 4:10-11

• Place a hedge of protection over children and grandchildren each day physically, emotionally and spiritually.
• Help them recognize the deception and evil in this world and be strong in their faith so they can resist the enemy.
• Draw them to Him with gentle cords of love.
• Shower them with blessings that exceed your dreams.
• Help your children and grandchildren to see themselves as God sees them full of promise, possibility, and potentiality.
• Help them to guard their hearts and be aware of God’s presence with

Lillian Penner, National Prayer Coordinator, Christian Grandparenting Network,  lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net