Praying Scripture for grandchildren

[Andrew Kimpel]

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:

• 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)

You can write the verse on a card, keep it in a Bible or on a fridge, and pray it on a regular day of the week. The point is not to cover every need in one sitting. It is to keep praying Scripture for them when you are not in the same room.
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.

 

[pwg_jonathan]

I love the idea of praying one verse over a child for a whole month. It keeps the prayer simple and lets the words sink in for you as well. Another one I'd add is Psalm 145:4: “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” It's a good reminder that our prayers and the stories we tell them both get passed down. Lord, thank you for the children in our families; keep them close to you and let your word take root in their hearts.

 

[CoachedByChrist]

Speaking God's Word back over your grandchildren is different from just wishing them well. It puts their names right in front of promises He already made. Keep at it, Andrew. Those prayers outlive us, and the grandkids will feel the fruit of them for years.