Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your Grandchildren
Join us on February 27, 2020, for a united, multi-generational day of prayer for revival and awakening on college campuses in America or in your country. To learn more, listen to a short podcast at https://collegiatedayofprayer.org.
My husband and I have 2 grandchildren in college, we have adopted San Jose State University to pray for this year as well as Biola University where they attend.
Christian Grandparents Network has developed a special prayer card with Scriptures and Suggestions to pray for College students which I am sharing with you.
Scriptures to Pray for College Students
Dear Father, I pray that: (Insert your child’s name)
1. Peace
________ will not worry about anything but pray about everything. Philippians 4:6
2. Protection from the Enemy
_______will be alert and watch out for the temptations from the enemy, standing firm in his/her faith. I Peter 5:8, 9
3. Responsibility
________ will learn to be responsible for his/her own actions and behavior. Galatians 6:5
4. Salvation
________ will believe that Jesus loves him/her and died for his/her sins so he/she can have a personal relationship with you and enjoy eternal life. John 3:16
5. Security
_________ will always remember that you will never leave nor forsake him/her. Joshua 1:56
6. Self-control
______will live in this evil world with self-control, right conduct and devotion to God. Titus 2:12
7. Servant’s Heart
________will develop a servant’s heart, serving wholeheartedly, as to the Lord and not men. Ephesians 6:7
8. Anxiety
__________will cast all his/her anxieties and disappointments on you. I Peter 5:7
9. Spiritual Growth
_______will be rooted and built up in his/her faith, growing strong in the truth as he/she is taught. Colossians 2:7
10. Guard
________ will guard his/her heart, for it is the wellspring of his/her life. Proverbs 4:23
11. Thankfulness
_______ will learn to give thanks in everything, no matter what happens. I Thessalonians 5:18
12. Timidity/Fear
_______ will not have a spirit of fear and timidity, but the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. II Timothy 1:7
13. Trust the Lord
________ will trust You with all his/her heart and not depend on his/her own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
14. Wisdom
when ________ needs wisdom, he/she will ask you for it, for You are waiting for him/her to ask. James 1:5
15. Hunger for God’s Word
___________will hunger and thirst for your Word. Matthew 5:6
Suggestions to pray for College students
Pray they will:
1. Experience the reality of a relationship with Jesus Christ and live the adventure of following Jesus.
2. Grow spiritually with a hunger for God’s Word.
3. Be motivated, disciplined, and challenged to apply themselves in their studies to excel academically.
4. Seek God’s wisdom and direction in their management of time, money, and talents.
5. Think creatively and live with integrity.
6. Recognize their gifts so they can find their God-given assignment.
7. Provide the resources to fulfill their God-given assignment.
8. Date wisely (which leads to a spouse for a lifetime).
9. Find a spouse with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
10. Remain sexually pure for marriage.
11. Be willing to accept responsibility and make wise financial decisions.
12. Have open communication and a good relationship with their parents.
13. Recognize the deception of the world and flee from it.
14. Be covered with God’s safekeeping physically, spiritually, and emotionally.
15. Choose friends who will have a positive influence.
16. Have a balanced view of their beauty, charm, and strength.
By Lillian Penner, Church Relations Coordinator for Christian Grandparenting Network, lpenner@christiangrandparenting.net
PS: These Prayer suggestions are taken from the book, Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for your Grandchildren. The book is available on this website for a discounted price of $15.00 including shipping. The book will encourage you, challenge you, and give you many suggestions to intentionally pray for your dear grandchildren of all ages.
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