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...
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...
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...
