Do you Know if your Grandparents Prayed for you?

Do you know if your grandparents prayed for you? I’ve asked a number of my friends if their grandparents prayed for them. Their response was, “I think they prayed for me, they were Christians and went to church so I assume they did.” Then I asked, “Did they ever tell you they were praying for you? “ The response most frequently was “No.”

My heart was broken because I feel it is very important my grandchildren know their grandparents are praying for them. Have you told your grandchildren you are praying for them? Grandparents are fond of giving gifts to their grandchildren, but the greatest gift we can pass on to them is the gift of a praying grandparent.

When we pray for our grandchildren we threaten the enemy (Satan). Our children and grandchildren desperately need our prayers in this morally and spiritually deprived culture in which we are living.

When was the last time you shared with your grandchildren that you are praying for them?   During this Thanksgiving season it’s an excellent time to send our grandchildren a card or text to let to them that we love them and you are praying for them.

“One generation will commend your works to another;

they will tell of your mighty acts.” Psalms 145:4 (NIV)

The most important assignment for believing grandparents is to imprint our faith in Christ on our grandchildren and their parents. A family’s faith can be lost in one generation; however, we can be defenders of our faith. Life is full of disappointments and crisis. If our children and grandchildren turn their backs on their heritage of faith, they will face these challenges and trials without God in a chaotic world.

Have your grandchildren heard you pray for them?

Have you told your grandchildren you are praying for them?

Your prayers for your grandchildren and their parents are the greatest legacy you can leave and will live on in their lives long after you die.

Lord, show me ways to communicate to my grandchildren

that I pray for them and I love them. In Jesus’ name. Amen

 By Lillian Penner, Nat’l Prayer Coordinator, Christian Grandparenting Network