A question I hear often, and that I think about when I write prayer resources, is how to pray for grandchildren in a way that lasts longer than "Lord, bless them."
One simple pattern is to pick a short Scripture and pray that same verse for a child for a month, then change verses. A few that hold up well, from the ESV, are:
I write family devotionals and prayer cards. I'm not posting a shop link; I just wanted to share a pattern that is easy to keep. If you have verses you return to when you pray for children or grandchildren, I would be glad to learn them.
One simple pattern is to pick a short Scripture and pray that same verse for a child for a month, then change verses. A few that hold up well, from the ESV, are:
- For a heart that listens: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." (Colossians 3:16)
- For courage: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
- For peace: "The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." (Philippians 4:5–6)
- For growth in faith: "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." (3 John 4)
I write family devotionals and prayer cards. I'm not posting a shop link; I just wanted to share a pattern that is easy to keep. If you have verses you return to when you pray for children or grandchildren, I would be glad to learn them.
