For Grandparents
Loving Father,
Thank you for the variety of blessings you extend to families through grandparents. They provide guidance and counsel to parents navigating challenging or unfamiliar situations. They share a special bond with grandchildren. For grandparents who pour into their grandchildren, lavishing them with love and support, cheering them on in their endeavors, and encouraging them through highs and lows, thank you. Nearby grandparents also often serve as willing caregivers to their grandchildren when weary parents just need a break or a husband and wife need alone time away to reconnect.
Help families establish clear boundaries so that grandparents’ roles are both clear and respected. Guard against the manipulation of grandchildren, using them as leverage for anyone to get their way. Give parents and grandparents the patience to work through any relationship issues until they can be resolved peacefully. Use grandparents to be a blessing, not a burden, to families, and bring joy and delight into families and homes through them.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.