Helpful Suggestions to Pray on Grandparents’ Day of Prayer

Here are some helpful suggestions to pray for your grandchildren 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 an 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:

Pray for willing and effective ministry/service:

Dear heavenly Father, I pray you will:

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 them.

To learn more about Grandparents’ Day of Prayer go to our website at https://christiangrandparenting.net/grandparents-day-of-prayer/

Lillian Penner, Co-Coordinator for Grandparents’ Day of Prayer, lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net