{"id":239925,"date":"2024-06-28T09:18:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T14:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legacycoalition.ca\/?p=239925"},"modified":"2024-06-28T09:18:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T14:18:30","slug":"grandparent-teach-me-to-pray-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legacycoalition.ca\/zh_hk\/grandparent-teach-me-to-pray-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Grandparent, Teach Me to Pray (Part 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u64b0\u7a3f\u4eba\uff1aDeb del Villar\uff0c\u901a\u8a0a\u7e3d\u76e3<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1 of this blog<\/a> shared four things to keep in mind as you seek to pass prayer on to your grandkids. Here in Part 2, we\u2019ll look at some specific techniques for helping grandchildren learn what to pray for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger Grandchildren<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For our little ones, it is best to keep it simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think of the song, \u201cOh, be careful little eyes\u2026\u201d Just as that song goes through eyes, ears, mouth\/lips, hands, and feet with a caution to protect them from sin, think about prayer in that way. Prayer covers them from their head to their toes. A grandchild could say, \u201cThank you God for hands that can race cars across the carpet. Thank you for eyes that see the beautiful flowers and a nose that smells the freshly baked cookies.\u201d Thank you prayers could cover each part, from head to toe \u2013 even a tummy full of grandma\u2019s special dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following a similar pattern, they could say: \u201cI love you, God, for the pretty warm day so we can go to the park. I love you because you gave me strong legs to run and play.\u201d Likewise, you can say prayers around \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d (confession, forgiveness) and \u201cPlease help my friend\u201d (supplication).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even the youngest grandchild can hear you pray for them as you stand over them in the crib or hold them tenderly in your arms. Remember, modeling is the first step to a grandchild learning to pray \u2013 they watch, observe, and imitate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elementary Grandchildren<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several approaches you can take with this age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try using the grandchild\u2019s hand where each part stands for a different prayer focus. Not all need to be used in each prayer time, but the goal is that the grandchild would get to that point as they mature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The thumb \u2013 praise God<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The pointer \u2013 confess sins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Middle finger \u2013 thank God<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ring finger \u2013 pray for others<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pinkie finger \u2013 pray for self<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Palm of hand \u2013 close in prayer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Another technique is using the acronym A.C.T. S. where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • \u201cA\u201d stands for adoration \u2013 praise God for His character\/Who He is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cC\u201d stands for confession \u2013 ask for forgiveness of sins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cT\u201d stands for thanksgiving \u2013 thanking God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \u201cS\u201d stands for supplication \u2013 asking for the needs of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Another approach is helping them choose a few scriptures to pray. Ask them questions to help you decide what verses would be good. 1 Corinthians 15:33, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Romans 12:10, and Proverbs 17:17 are good ones about friendship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can also purchase a blank wooden or dry-erase cube at the store. I have found mine at dollar, hobby, and teaching stores. I use it to write different things on each side of the cube. You can ask them for specific things to pray for or write general areas of prayer like family, friends, church, and school. Allow them to roll the cube then pray for what comes up. If a specific thing is written, pray for that then roll again. If it is a category, ask them what or who they can pray for within that category. For instance, if school comes up, you could pray for teachers, tests, or a student by name. Lead them in praying, encouraging them to pray on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      One final idea is using the word C.H.A.T. because prayer is like chatting with your best friend. You share everything with them and they share right back. We want our grandchildren to realize that God wants to speak to\/with them too. It is a two-way conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • \u201cC\u201d stands for celebrate as this is always a great place to start.\u00a0 Jesus started there with The Lord\u2019s Prayer by celebrating who God is.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cH\u201d stands for the heart of God. During time spent with God in prayer, we begin to learn His heart and His will as we quietly wait in stillness before Him. Knowing His heart will help us develop His heart in us. I usually pray after spending time in His Word, where the Word speaks directly to me, but I must be quiet and still to hear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cA\u201d stands for ask which includes praying for their wants and needs as well as for others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cT\u201d\u00a0stands for the trials and temptations facing you. You can also offer thanksgiving knowing that He will be with you, never give you more than you can handle with His help, and hear\/answer prayer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Older Grandchildren<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Of course, any of the above ideas can be used. Additionally, like A.C.T.S. above is P.R.A.Y. where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • \u201cP\u201d stands for praise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cR\u201d stands for repentance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cA\u201d stands for ask.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u201cY\u201d stands for yield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          The words repentance and yield are harder words for younger grandchildren to understand. Be sure that your grandchildren understand what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Older grandchildren can build on praying Scripture. Encourage them to choose scriptures based on their trials, temptations, or character traits they desire. If you notice your grandchild is struggling in a certain area whether it be mind, body, or soul, help them find verses to memorize and pray. Joshua 1:9 is great for one who needs to be more courageous, and Matthew 22:37 works for one who needs to love God more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Acts 3:19 states, \u201cRepent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.\u201d This would be a good verse for a grandchild to pray if they had sinned, asking God to help them turn away from following sin and turn back to following God. Couple it with 1 John 1:9, asking for forgiveness of sin and cleansing, along with thanking God for being faithful to forgive. Follow by asking God to help them not yield their members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but instead yield themselves to God as those who are alive from the dead, and their members as instruments of righteousness to God (Romans 6:13).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \u7e3d\u7d50<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          As your grandchildren get older and mature in the faith, help them see prayer as the privilege and pleasure it is. They can come boldly to the throne of grace to find help anytime, anywhere, about anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          No matter what age your grandchildren are, may God guide you as you seek to answer the call, \u201cGrandparent, teach me to pray!\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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