A Prayer for Grandchildren Returning to School
By Lillian Penner
Dear Heavenly Father, I pray ______will have an easy,
smooth, and peaceful transition as he/she goes back to school.
Connect well with his/her teachers,
feeling accepted and comfortable in the classroom.
Sharpen his/her mind and help him/her
to apply himself/herself to do well in his/her studies.
Help him/her to grow in his/her spiritual life and build godly character.
Make friends easily and wisely.
Protect him/her spiritually, emotionally and physically.
I pray his/her teachers and other adults who have an influence
on him/her will model lives of integrity positive and have,
a positive influence on him/her.
In Jesus’ name. Amen
Lillian Penner is the author of Grandparenting with a Purpose: Effective Ways to Pray for Your Grandchildren in English and Spanish. She has been on staff with the Christian Grandparenting Network prayer ministry for fourteen years, developing prayer cards, grandparents@Prayer groups, and the Grandparenting Day of Prayer. She has a passion for praying intentionally for her grandchildren and desires to share that passion with other grandparents.
An avid blogger, Lillian breaks into smiles if you ask about her thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She and her husband, John, live in Portland, Oregon, where they are active in church ministries. They were both raised in Christian homes and desire to pass their godly heritage to their future generations. She and her husband enjoy traveling, Southern Gospel music but most of all, enjoy spending time with their family.
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I have seen & heard more about praying for students (& teachers) this year than ever before!
When we start off anything with God at the center, things are bound to go much smoother!
And especially for our grandchildren. We do need to pray for them everyday, not just when school starts. Thanks Barb!
I’ve been praying for my grandchildren all summer, that they’re being prepared for what the school year brings.
There used to be groups of women who met weekly to pray for their children and grandchildren and their schools, administrators, teachers, classmates, coaches, etc. Do you know if this organization still exists?
Hi Ann! I believe it is wonderful that you are praying for your grands. Have you given any thought to starting a prayer group yourself? Lillian Penner has a national organization for that purpose. Here is a link to information on how to start one: https://www.grandparentingwithapurpose.com/2022/01/start-the-year-with-a-grandparents-prayer-group-3/
Also, on September 11, 2022 there will be a National Grandparents day of prayer. It coincides with National Grandparents Day. https://christiangrandparenting.com/prayer/grandparents-day-of-prayer/
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