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Listen to my Interview on the Family Impact Podcast It is only about two months until Grandparents Day of Prayer. I hope you have made plans to pray with other grandparents or have decided to make it a particular time alone with God praying especially for your grandchildren and their parents. [...]

  Pray for your teenaged grandchildren to: Be motivated, disciplined and challenged to apply themselves and excel in their academic studies. Experience the reality of Jesus Christ in their lives, as they grow strong in their faith. Recognize the deception of the world. Be covered with God’s [...]

What a joy it is to have that precious little grandchild come running into your arms with hugs and kisses. The six-year-old calling to tell you she lost her first tooth or your seven-year-old grandson excited about making his a goal in his soccer game. In addition to the senior discounts, [...]

Suggestions to Pray for Grandchildren to be Known by their Actions in School “Even a child is known by his actions, by whether his conduct is pure and right.” (Proverbs 20:11) Pray your grandchildren will learn to follow instructions and conduct themselves with right behavior. Encourage your [...]

Guest Blog by Sherry Schumann A farmer trudges through the field with his muck boots squishing in puddles left by an early sprinkle of rain. He grips an old hoe in his right hand, and a pouch heavy with seeds is slung over his opposite shoulder. Every movement he makes is intentional. First, he [...]

Pray for Your Grandchildren to Control their Tongue The way our grandchildren respond to others is important. Getting along with others is a big part of having success in school, relationships, and their future work experience. Learning to get along with ones siblings is a good place to learn to [...]

If you are a grandparent who would like to pray more effectively or intentionally for your grandchildren you will want to purchase and read the book, Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your Grandchildren. The book provides specific examples to help you pray, such as alphabet [...]

Suggestions to Pray for Preschoolers and Elementary aged Grandchildren For Preschooler-age, pray they will: Develop a well-balanced personality. Learn problem resolution skills. Play well with others. Learn to obey quickly, and to respect authority. Explore and create without fear of failure. [...]

Guest Blog by Cavin Harper, Executive Director of Christian Grandparenting Network  Pray for Protection and Victory in the Battlefields of Life “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may take your stand against the devil’s schemes” [...]

A Prayer for the Parents of your Grandchildren Dear Lord, first, I want to thank you for the parents of my grandchildren. Help my children to value their children in the same way You value them. I pray they will commit to the responsibility You have given them to teach the children to love You and [...]