Are you a grandparent? If so, are you praying for your grandchildren? Here are several reasons why you should.
These thoughts come from Lilian Penner writing for ibelieve.com.
First, Our Prayers Have the Power to Change Lives. When we pray according to God’s Word, we are in line with His will, enabling us to pray with power and wisdom. The praying changes not only the lives of our grandchildren, but us as well. We gain a fuller perspective than simply praying for their safety, or their future.
Next, We Learn to trust the faithfulness of God. Today’s younger generation is faced with choices and challenges we could never imagine when we were their age. Because God is faithful, we can breathe in His peace while we wait for the answers to our prayers.
Third, We are Given the Opportunity to Join with Others. Many churches have a grandparents’ prayer group. It’s a chance to meet on a regular basis to pray for your grandchildren, your children, and each other.
And finally, Our Prayers Give Us a Purpose. As we age, we may sometimes feel that we are no longer useful. The truth is, God has a significant purpose for us. Just as the Old Testament Queen Esther stood in the gap for her people when their lives were threatened, we can stand in the gap for our grandchildren and their parents as their lives are threatened spiritually. Perhaps at no other time in history is a call to prayer more urgently needed than it is today. Together we can link arms in prayer for the sake of the next generation.