Suggestions to Prayer for Grandchildren

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 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            

Ask God to. . . .

• Place a hedge of protectionover your children and grandchildren each day physically, emotionally and spiritually.
• Help them recognize the deception and evilin 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.
• Helpyour children and grandchildren to see themselves as God sees themfull of promise, possibility, and potentiality. 
• Help them to guard their heartsand be aware of God’s presencewith them.

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

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