God has given us the special gift of grandparenting when we approach our midlife season. The privilege of being a grandparent frequently is called “the frosting on the cake” after raising their own children. Grandmothers used to carry “Grandma’s Brag Books” with pictures but now days grandparents have their cell phones full of pictures of their grandchildren, ready to share if anyone will ask.

Along with the gift, God has given grandparents an opportunity to imprint a child’s life with His faithfulness. Since our world is in moral and spiritual decline, we are in a battle for the minds and hearts of our dear grandchildren. The enemy is trying to steal their faith and the plans God has for them. In addition to trying to destroy their faith, the enemy is trying to destroy the morals of our country, especially the family unit. It is urgent that we stand in the gap to pray for the spiritual, emotional, and physical protection of our grandchildren and their parents so they do not become victims of our culture.

Just as Esther stood in the gap for her people, the Israelites, when their lives were threatened, we can stand in the gap for our grandchildren with our lives and our prayers. It is for this reason that Christian Grandparenting has organized the Grandparents@Prayer (G@P)intercessory prayer group.

A grandmother in Oregon writes, “Our G@P group is a wonderful support and meets once a month. It has been so nice to get to know other “praying” grandparents and share our stories and to know we are not alone. What a gift to pray with each other, and to know others are lifting my grandchildren up in prayer and be able to share in each others victories and answers to prayer.”