Do you see the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of your Grandchildren?

Grandparents are in a battle for the hearts and minds of our next generation living in our culture today. However, the battle isn’t ours, it is the Lords. The way to walk through this battle is to grip the hand of Jesus tightly and stay in close communication with him. It is only as we release our concerns for our grandchildren to Him that we are free to cling to His hand. We cannot cling to his hand unless our hands are empty.

As grandparents let’s not let the enemy dull our desires to intentionally pray for our grandchildren and their parents. Prayer is our most strategic weapon. The enemy wants to disintegrate and divide our families, rendering them chaotic, restless and unfruitful. I believe it’s our place to get on our knees, humble ourselves, seek God’s face, repent of our sin, and intercede for our nations, our children and grandchildren. Then having done all, we stand firm in our faith that God has heard and will answer our prayers in his timing and according to His will.

“Do not be afraid or discouraged . . . . For the battle is not yours but Gods.” II Chronicles 20:15

Lillian Penner, Co-Prayer Director, Christian Grandparenting Network, lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net