Several years ago, I found a precious letter in my family’s archives. My great-grandfather in Poland wrote to my grandfather, who had immigrated to America. One line in the letter struck me with both comfort and conviction: “I faithfully pray for you, for your children, and for your future generations.” I am one of those grandchildren. Before I was born, my great-grandfather prayed for me from halfway around the world. That comforts me. I was also convicted by my great-grandfather’s letter. How do my prayers shape my twelve grandchildren’s lives? How can I learn to pray effectively for them? 1. Pray God’s Word for Our Grandchildren I realized that my prayers for my grandchildren had been too vague and general: “Keep them safe,” “Help them in school,” “Open their hearts.” As I read the Bible with their lives in mind, my prayers became more specific. I can pray, paraphrasing Psalm 34:13: “Lord, keep Jason’s tongue from speaking evil and his lips from telling lies.” For the
"Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you ALWAYS IN REMEMBRANCE of these things, though ye know them..." 2 Peter 1:12 "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, He shall teach you all things, and bring ALL THINGS TO YOUR REMEMBRANCE, whatsoever I have said unto you" John 14:26