It’s Time to Pray for a National Revival
Heavenly Father, We approach Your throne of mercy, our voices blended in one accord. We confess that, as a nation, we have turned our face away from You. As a result, we are shrouded in suspicion and skepticism, division and despair. Fear and hatred lurk on every...
A Prayer to Welcome the Start of a New Year
Abba Father, We say goodbye to 2020, thankful for Your unfailing presence. We were “afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). We celebrate the...
Discovering the True Meaning of Christmas
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10-11). Abba Father, We pray that You shield our...
Prayer for Those Who Grieve During the Holidays
Heavenly Father, Today we intercede on behalf of those who mourn the loss of a loved one, especially during the holidays. We pray You comfort them with Your undeniable Presence. Please give them courage, so they can face one more moment, one more hour and one more...
Praying That We Don’t Lose Sight of Christmas
Heavenly Father, We confess that, both as a nation and as individuals, we have lost sight of the true meaning of Christmas. We’ve prepared our homes instead of our hearts. We’ve decorated our mantles with lush greenery instead of remembering the dried straw on which...
Keeping the THANKS in Thanksgiving
INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed how the world continues to encroach upon Thanksgiving? Every year, the “holy” part of this holiday is being chiseled away and replaced by shopping, football and our anticipation for Christmas. Make no mistake, there is nothing wrong...
Preparing Our Hearts for Thanksgiving
Father God, Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus, to die the cross for us. Through Him, we have “gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand” (Romans 5:2). Thank You for showering us with material blessings such as warm clothes, fuel in our gas...
Prayer for Our Grandchildren at Halloween
Lord Jesus, We humbly approach Your throne of grace, interceding for our grandchildren. Please safeguard their hearts. Keep them from becoming enamored by the supernatural, thereby opening the door to Satan’s influence. Steer them away from the occult, witchcraft...
How to Share Your Faith Story with Your Grandchildren
Grandparents love to shop for their grandchildren. There’s nothing wrong with purchasing strollers or cribs, dance shoes or soccer balls. However, the greatest gift that we can give our children can’t be purchased online or picked up at a big-box store. It won’t...
Having the Heart to Forgive Others
Heavenly Father, We pray that our grandchildren relinquish their hurt to You when others offend or mistreat them. Please wash away their anger, bitterness, hurt, disappointment, malicious thoughts and desire to seek revenge. Let them abound with love and...
Autumn, a Beautiful Season of Life
Father God, We celebrate autumn’s splendor, thanking You for painting the world in a fresh, new look—replacing the green of summer with a vast array of reds, oranges and golds. You have given us an abundant harvest and offered us a respite from the intensity of...
Understanding the Depth of God’s Love
Lord Jesus, Please bless our grandchildren with a spiritual awareness beyond their years of the depth and breadth of Your unconditional love. Let them realize that if they go up to the heavens, You are there, waiting for them. If they make their bed in the depths,...
Prayer for the Quenching of the Forest Fires
Heavenly Father, Today, we pray for the residents living on the West coast. Raging wildfires, fueled by strong winds and low humidity, have swept across their land. The fires have scorched hundreds of thousands of acres, destroying homes and churches, businesses and...
A Special Prayer Written for Grandparents Everywhere
Dear God, Thank you for the grandparents who selflessly offer their time, resources and hearts to their grandchildren. Help them be the best grandparents they can be. Give them wisdom and discernment, as they strive to find a balance between being too strict or...
Praying for a Weekend of Rest and Renewal
Heavenly Father, Many of us are overcommitted, overwhelmed, overworked and overwrought. Therefore, we seek You and pray for the gift of rest and renewal this Labor Day Weekend. We ask this not only for ourselves but for our adult children and their families. Please...
Let’s Pray Our Grandchildren Love the Bible!
Heavenly Father, We pray our grandchildren come to love the Holy Bible and the Truths contained in its pages. Let them discover that “Your Word is a lamp to (their) feet and a light to (their) path” (Psalm 119:105). Let them memorize Your Word, remembering that it’s...
Have You Considered Fasting in Conjunction With Prayer?
Can you describe the present condition of your heart? If your heart is like mine, it’s heavy. It’s saddled by the uncertainties of the times in which we are living. It’s encumbered by concerns for our adult children as they worry about job security and whether or...
A New School Year Will Soon Begin!
Heavenly Father, We pray for our grandchildren as they prepare to meet this year’s teachers and tackle tougher subject matter. Let them approach their studies, especially difficult material, with determination and diligence. Broaden their understanding of...