Prayer Suggestions for Grandparents

The prayer of a righteous man (grandparent) is powerful and effective.  James 5:16b

An Ephesians Prayer

by Lillian Penner, CGN National Prayer Coordinator

This week let’s pray this prayer adapted from Ephesians 1:17-23 for each of our grandchildren.

When we personalize God’s Word in our prayers, we will experience His phenomenal power and presence, not only in our lives, but also in the lives of our grandchildren. We will experience more boldness and confidence in our prayer life as we verbalize God’s Word. Don’t under estimate the power of a praying grandparent.

Dear Father,

I ask you, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give _______ spiritual wisdom and understanding to grow in his/her love for you.

I pray that the eyes of _______ heart will be flooded with light so that he/she can know the hope and glorious future you want to share with him/her.

I pray ______ will begin to understand how incredibly great your power is to help those who believe in you.

I pray ___________will realize that this power is the same mighty power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at your right hand is available to him/her today.

In Jesus name,

Amen

© 2008 Lillian Penner
February 18, 2008

Lillian Ann Penner is a retired secretary from public high school in Bakersfield, CA. She and her husband, John, have been married 48 years and currently reside in Portland, OR.  They have three married sons and nine grandchildren.

Lillian has been active in church ministry for 45 years, and has led a "Heart to Heart" mentoring program for women, participated in a short term missions trip in Ukraine, volunteered at the Northwest Regional office of Wycliffe Translators, Jose Zayas Evangelistic Association, and Focus On the Family. Currently, she teaches a women's Bible study in her home church.