Grandparents’ Day of Prayer: Virtual-Style
Let’s make National Grandparents’ Day on September 13, 2020, a Day of Prayer for our grandchildren and their parents! WHAT IS THE NEED? The enemy prowls like a lion, infiltrating our culture with lies and deception. He attacks our families at all levels....
It’s Time We Pray for Our Nation
Heavenly Father, The soul of our nation agonizes in pain. We have abandoned the faith upon which our nation was founded. We have denied our children the right to prayer in school and stripped the Ten Commandments from our government offices. Not only have we abused...
Prayers for Women Who Remain Childless
Abba Father, Today we humble ourselves before Your throne of grace, interceding about a delicate matter. We pray for the precious young women in our lives who remain childless despite their prayers and pleas for children. Please bless these beautiful women with...
Praise and Thanksgiving for Christ, our King
Praise is the heartbeat of a rich prayer life. With this thought in mind, let us offer praise and thanksgiving to Christ, our King! Lord Jesus, Thank You for walking with us in our present sufferings. You carry the light of God’s promises, reminding us that God is...
Prayer for the Faith of Our Adult Children
Father God, We pray for the faith of our adult children... We pray for our adult children who have a deep, abiding faith and are walking closely with the Lord. Let them be the salt of the earth, the light of Christ to their families, neighbors and friends. We pray...
Long-Distance Grandparenting and Technology
BEING A LONG-DISTANCE (OR SOCIAL DISTANCING) GRANDPARENT: We know the reality of being long-distance grandparents. Three of our six grandchildren live more than seven hundred miles from my husband and me. Experience has taught both of us that long-distance...
Prayer for Perseverance During the Pandemic
Lord Jesus, Over the past few weeks, we have acted upon the frustration and uncertainty we are experiencing because of the pandemic. We confess and repent for being shortsighted; we have focused on our fears instead of Your saving grace and steadfast love. Your...
Praying our Grandchildren Know the Good Shepherd
Lord Jesus, We pray our children and grandchildren trust in You as their Good Shepherd. Let them receive your loving care with open and grateful hearts; let them lie down in green pastures, free from fear, hunger, health issues and relational problems. We pray they...
Mother’s Day Prayer
Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come (Proverbs 31:25). Abba Father, On this Mother’s Day weekend, we want to be intentional about thanking you for the mothers of our grandchildren. Some of them are our daughters; others are our...
Prayer for Our Adult Children During The LockDown
Heavenly Father, Our hearts are troubled for our adult children, who carry heavy burdens and face difficult decisions during the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. They striving to keep their family healthy by enforcing social distancing in a household of bored and...
Raising Our Arms in Prayer
Call to Action: Moses’ instructions to Joshua were crystal clear. “Choose for us men and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand” (Exodus 17:9). The next day, Moses stood between Aaron and Hur with...
Prayer for Our Precious Grandchildren During the Lockdown
Lord Jesus, Our hearts are apprehensive for our grandchildren who internalize and reflect their parent’s fears and frustrations, especially during the coronavirus lockdown. We pray that they are aware of Your Presence, guarding and protecting them with “the peace of...
Does Worry Have You Tied in Knots?
A special welcome to my guest blogger, Terri Sherrow. I worry during these times of uncertainty. How can I not worry? The coronavirus has us in quarantine, and the world is on hold. I worry not only for my health but for the...
Abortion: A Prayer for Grandmothers
Lord Jesus, We ache for every grandmother who had an abortion or encouraged her daughter to have one. We cry for every grandmother who tried to stop an abortion but was unsuccessful. We know that many of these women, if not all, grieve silently and suffer from...
Prayer for Good Friday and EASTER
Abba Father, We pray our grandchildren comprehend the true meaning of Good Friday. Let them understand that Jesus, in perfect obedience, offered Himself as a sacrifice for our sins. We pray our grandchildren comprehend the true meaning of Easter. Let them grasp the...
Prayer for Protection from the Coronavirus
Heavenly Father,We have seldom, if ever, experienced an upheaval like the one being caused by the coronavirus. As grandparents, we can’t help but fret about our loved ones. We confess that we are worried about our own safety, as well. We pray You place a holy hedge of...
Faith Stories: A Way to Point Our Grandchildren to Christ
Heavenly Father, We pray for the opportunity to share our faith stories, including our testimonies and stories of answered prayers, with our children and grandchildren. Give us insight to recognize these opportunities when they arise. We pray for wisdom and...
Prayer for the Fruit of the Holy Spirit (During this Time of Uncertainty)
Heavenly Father, We pray that we exhibit the fruit of Holy Spirit during this time of uncertainty. We pray that we exhibit the fruit of PATIENCE. Help us not to grumble and complain like the Israelites did as they passed through the wilderness. We pray that we exhibit...