PRAYING THE 7 Ps FOR OUR GRANDBABIES

Fully PREPARED for battle

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world…Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground…”  

Ephesians 6:12-13

Incurably POSITIVE

“…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or worthy of praise — think about such things.”

Philippians 4:8

Confident in PURPOSE

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

Ephesians 2:10

PEACEABLE with everyone

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”

James 3:17-18

Instinctively PRAYERFUL

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

PURE in heart

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you…I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

Psalm 119:9

Mighty in POWER

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Thank you, Jesus, for the indescribable gift of each new grandbaby! Thank you for new joys, new hopes and new love. Thank you that the gravity of knowing they will live in a fallen world is never a surprise to you. And thank you that we can face it all because you are alive. You love them infinitely. And you have a beautiful purpose to fulfill. PROTECT our little packages of perfection with your whole heart and your mighty power until the day they meet you face to face.

How sweet to hold our new born baby, and feel the pride and the joy that he gives. But greater still that calm assurance; we can face uncertain days because he lives.

Bill Gaither