{"id":239819,"date":"2024-04-29T14:25:06","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T19:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legacycoalition.ca\/?p=239819"},"modified":"2024-04-29T14:25:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T19:25:07","slug":"my-journey-as-a-grandparent-at-prayer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacycoalition.ca\/es\/my-journey-as-a-grandparent-at-prayer\/","title":{"rendered":"My Journey as a Grandparent at Prayer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Written by Terri Sherrow, Prayer Ministry Coordinator, Christian Grandparenting Network<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was at a crossroads in my prayer life. While I prayed daily, my prayers were repetitious and too vague, especially for my grandson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February 2017, my prayer was literally, \u201cWell, here I am again, Lord, praying the same thing I did yesterday and the same thing I will do tomorrow. Please keep Tyler safe, bless him, and help him to see you. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew I had to do something. I needed to be bolder, and I needed to be specific. I needed to be an intercessor through the Holy Spirit for my grandson. I felt God deserved more from me and so did Tyler. I just had to figure out \u201chow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

God Speaks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

That same day I read an online devotion titled \u201cFour Incredible Reasons to Pray for Our Grandchildren Daily\u201d<\/em> by Lillian Penner. I felt a voice in my ear whisper \u201cThis is it.\u201d I knew what I was supposed to do! I had to use the scriptures, God\u2019s Word, to guide me in prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Respond<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To begin, I read Ephesians 6. I knew I would need the Armor of God to protect me because I was going strong and bold. I then chose two of my favorite verses to get me started. Psalm 46:10 tells us to \u201cBe still, and know that I am God\u2026\u201d<\/em>. I prayed I would be quiet and listen for God\u2019s direction. Psalm 51:10 says, \u201cCreate in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.\u201d<\/em> I prayed for the Holy Spirit to awaken me spiritually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pray Scripture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I was now on a mission to learn to pray Scripture. Not knowing exactly how to do this, I searched the internet for some ideas. If I had a little start, I would be able to put it all together. In my search, I found much more than I was hoping for in Christian Grandparenting Network<\/a> and Grandparents @ Prayer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the resources, advice, tips, and encouragement I received from Christian Grandparenting Network, I began to understand God\u2019s role for me as a grandparent. As a result, I began to pray intentionally for my grandson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Praying the scriptures has been a life-changing experience for me. When I pray according to God\u2019s Word now, I know I am in line with His will, which enables me to pray with power and wisdom. By praying God\u2019s will, I am more in tune to see answers to prayers. And because He is faithful, I can rest in His peace while I wait for His answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pray Regularly, Faithfully, Intentionally, and Specifically<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I am still learning and growing as I stand in the gap for my grandson. There is no greater gift I can give him than the legacy of prayer. Not only is he blessed, but I too am blessed as I pray regularly, faithfully, intentionally, and specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My goal, on behalf of my grandson, is that of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians. In Colossians 1:10, Paul states the purpose of his prayers is \u201cso that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I bear fruit in my prayer life and grow in the knowledge of God, my grandson bears fruit through God\u2019s answers to my prayers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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