A Grandma’s Prayer for Her Grandkids

The same heart that a grandma has for her kid/s could be the same heart that she has for her grandkid/s. Just as she seeks the well-being of her children, a grandma also seeks the well-being of her grandkid/s. Whether for her child or the child of her child, such maternal instinct to care, nurture, love, and seek the well-being of one’s offspring is inherent to a mother. So, apart from acts of love, kindness, and care toward her grandkids, one of the ways that a grandma puts such love into action is by praying for them.

Heavenly Father, may my grandkids always be well. Protect them from any danger. Thank You because You are the One Who watches over them. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Prayer Is a Loving Act

Prayer is one of the most loving acts a grandma can do for her grandkids apart from giving them treats, cooking their favorite dish, or taking care of them. But how can prayer, which is communing with God, be one of the greatest acts of love a person can do for others? The answer is found in the question itself. Prayer is us communicating and communing with God. We come before God’s throne of grace and pray to Him for whatever it is that we are thankful for—lifting to God the things we are anxious about and the things that we hope for (Hebrews 4:16). What makes prayer a very loving act is that as you come before God’s throne of grace to commune with Him, you take time to remember someone and then pray for that person, mentioning them to God. What makes it all the more loving and selfless is that it is something that you as a grandma do for your grandkids, even if they don’t know you’re doing it.

Prayer is one of the ways we seek the well-being of our grandkids. In Philippians 4:6-7, it is written that we are to lift or make known to God our prayer requests. Therefore, if we are concerned about the well-being of our grandkids, we lift those concerns to God and seek them in prayer, asking God for grace and mercy upon them. Also, if your grandkid is sick, apart from caring for them, another loving act you can do is to pray for their healing or recovery (James 5:14-15). 

Suppose there is something that you wish for your grandkids, such as, for example, you desire that your grandkid, who just graduated, finds a good job. In that case, you can seek and knock for God through prayer (Matthew 21:22; Matthew 7:7 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.). So, whatever it is that your grandchild needs for his or her well-being, seek it in prayer to God, whether that means comfort, healing, provision, or grace.

Whenever we hear a friend say he or she prayed for us, we appreciate it. We value it because out of the many things a person has in his or her mind, they took the time to remember us and explicitly mention us to God in prayer. They also sought our well-being in prayer as if our needs, problems, or burdens were theirs. The same goes for our grandkids whenever we mention them to God. It is a loving act. 

Father in heaven, may I always take the time to remember my grandkids in prayer and seek their needs and well-being, knowing that You are the One from Whom all grace and mercy comes. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

How and What Can I Pray for My Grandkids?

First, consider the principle behind why you pray for them. The Bible tells us we are to love others (Matthew 22:39; 1 Corinthians 16:14 Do everything in love.), including our grandchildren. We then put that love into action. The principle we should remember is that as we pray for our grandkids, we do it out of love.

That is an important principle because if we are rooted and motivated by love, it is where taking time to pray for them happens. You can set a specific time to pray for them or include them in prayers just as you pray for other concerns. What you can pray for them is generally their well-being; however, there are different aspects of one’s well-being. It could be physical, emotional, mental, or, most important of all, spiritual. 

Praying for their physical well-being means praying for provision, healing, good health, and any other matter concerning their physical well-being. Regarding emotional or mental health, you could pray for things such as comfort, emotional healing, grace to handle disappointments, and others. However, if we are to give weight, praying for their spiritual being is the most important (Colossians 3:1-2). No matter how healthy a person is, if they are not in Christ or do not grow in spiritual maturity, they are missing out on a lot. That is why if your grandkids are not yet in Christ, the most important prayer you can pray for them is to know Christ, believe in Him, and repent (Mark 1:15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!”).

Lord, I pray for good health for my grandkids. Keep them safe from harm and danger, especially from being sick. Give them the grace to be resilient as they navigate life’s difficulties. Most of all, I pray that they will continue to grow in their walk in Christ. May they grow to be men and women who fear You and love You. As young as they are, may they grow in wisdom and prudence. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Praying for your grandkid/s is also like praying for your kid/s. In essence, you are remembering them and seeking their well-being through prayer. In the end, despite doing everything to take care of them, God ultimately watches over them and cares for them. They have a good shepherd if they are in Christ.