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STANDING TOGETHER IN P∙R∙A∙Y∙E∙R

We’re fighting a spiritual war with an enemy whose primary tactic is deception, and our grandchildren are his targets. Standing in the gap and praying in unity is powerful and ensures his defeat. With this in mind, Christian Grandparenting Network has developed a 10-week plan for equipping grandparents to stand united in prayer for their grandchildren.

How it works:

• Enlist nine friends or family members to commit to praying daily for their grandchildren. If you don’t have or aren’t able to get nine others to commit, don’t worry, just get as many as you can or even do it on your own.
• Add some weight to your commitment through a verbal pledge or written statement given by each participating member.
• For 10 weeks, beginning on Sunday, September 11, through Saturday, November 19, purposefully set aside time each day to pray for your grandchildren.
• During your prayer time, pray the provided Scripture. Along with each Scripture, you will find a prayer prompt and space to write out your prayer or record your reflections.
• Each day of the week will have a specific topic to help keep your prayers focused.

Daily Prayer Topics

Sunday – Prayer is essential to the way God transforms us, and it affects lives powerfully. Pray that your grandchildren develop the habit of prayer.

Monday – Having a full, healthy, and warm relationship with others is one of the best parts of life. Deep relationships reflect the heart of God. Pray that your grandchildren have a meaningful relationship with their parents, siblings, friends, teachers, co-workers, authority figures, and others.

Tuesday – To have Christlike attributes, we must strive to become as he is. Pray that your grandchildren’s desire is to think, act, and feel as the Savior does.

Wednesday – Longing for God is the breath of our souls! Pray your grandchildren have a yearning for God with all their hearts and live for him alone.

Thursday – Life consists of tasks and duties in our homes, school, work, and ministry. Pray your grandchildren walk with Christ in their daily endeavors.

Friday – Our enemy, the devil, wants your grandchildren to try to live in their own strength because he knows they will inevitably fail. Pray that your grandchildren are resistant to Satan’s attacks.

Saturday – Spiritual growth is becoming more and more like Jesus Christ. Pray your grandchildren seek God to increase their faith and knowledge of Him.

The purpose of this plan is to motivate you and challenge you to pray scripture boldly and intentionally for your grandchildren. Spiritual battles require spiritual weapons. We have a powerful enemy who seeks to devour, but we have a weapon that is more powerful and allows us to fight back—the truth. Armed with the truth of God, we can withstand Satan’s assaults.

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