45 Grandparents Day Prayers to Honor the Special Elders in Our Lives

Laura Beck

7 September 2024 at 7:10 am·5-min read

Grandparents are so many wonderful things—a loving presence, a stabilizing force, and a source of sweet treats (that parents may or may not approve of)! Grandparents Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate these wonderful people than with Grandparents Day prayers?

Whether you're looking for a way to express your gratitude (as in, thanks for picking up the kids from school every day!) or seeking spiritual comfort, these 45 powerful prayers for Grandma and Grandpa are perfect for honoring the faithful, special elders in your family. From short blessings to heartfelt supplications, there's something here for every grandparent and grandchild.

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45 Grandparents Day Prayers

1. "Lord, thank you for the gift of grandparents. Bless them with health and happiness, always and forever."

2. "Heavenly Father, guide our grandparents with Your wisdom and surround them with Your love. They are so special."

3. "May God's light shine upon our grandparents, illuminating their path with joy and peace. Nobody deserve it like they do!"

4. "Dear God, grant our grandparents strength for each day and rest for each night. They need it after a day with us!"

5. "Lord, please bless Grandma's cookie jar and Grandpa's jokes—may they never run empty!"

6. "Dear God, thank you for grandparents who spoil us rotten and love us even more."

7. "Heavenly Father, keep Grandpa's glasses findable and Grandma's hugs extra snuggly."

8. "Lord, bless the grandparents who still think we're 8 years old—no matter how tall we get."

9. "God, thank you for grandparents who always have money for ice cream and a minute for a funny story."

10. "Dear Lord, please give our grandparents the patience of saints—especially when we visit!"

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11. "Heavenly Father, bless the grandparents who've stealthily sneak us candy before dinner."

12. "Lord, keep Grandma’s pantry full of delicious snacks and Grandpa’s television filled with his favorite sports."

13. "God, thanks for grandparents who think we're the next Einstein. Their belief in us is priceless."

14. "Lord, bless Grandma's famous lasagna and Grandpa's secret handshake. May they never change!"

15. "Dear God, we want to remind our grandparents of how much they mean to us today and every day. Please help them to feel so much love and joy on this special day."

16. "God, thank you for grandparents who still get excited about our report cards. Their pride is contagious."

17. "Lord, please give our grandparents superhuman strength to open every stubborn jar in existence."

18. "Dear God, bless the grandparents who've mastered the art of the guilt trip—we secretly love it."

19. "Jesus, we can't thank you enough for the impact our grandparents have had on our lives. Please give them peace and wisdom as they go about their day this lovely Grandparents Day."

20. "Lord, thank you for grandparents who think our music is just noise but dance with us anyway."

21. "God, bless the grandparents who've perfected the 'I'm not sleeping, just resting my eyes' move."

22. "Dear Lord, give our grandparents the patience to teach us how to drive without freaking out."

23. "Lord, thank you for giving us one of life's greatest blessings when you put Grandma and Grandpa in our lives."

24. "God, thanks for grandparents who still haven't figured out emojis. It's adorably hilarious."

25. "Lord, bless the grandparents who show us your love every single day."

26. "Dear God, keep Grandpa's workshop full of projects and Grandma's kitchen full of taste-testers."

27. "Dear Lord, thank you for giving us the gift of our Grandma and Grandpa who always show us what unconditional love looks like."

28. "God, thank you for grandparents who've mastered the 'one more story before bed' negotiation."

29. "Lord, bless the grandparents who think everything we say is adorable."

30. "Dear God, keep our grandparents' fridge always stocked with our favorite snacks."

31. "Hey Big Guy, give our grandparents the strength to sit through our school plays with genuine enthusiasm."

32. "God, thanks for grandparents who always make sure our libraries are filled with the best books."

33. "Lord, bless our grandparents who show the Fruit of the Spirit with everything they say and do."

34. "Dear God, keep our grandparents' hearts young and their spirits adventurous."

35. "Hey there, Almighty, thank you for grandparents who think our science fair projects are Nobel Prize-worthy."

36. "God, bless our grandparents with endless love, laughter and good health. They're the real MVPs of our lives!"

37. "God, bless the grandparents who've perfected the art of the 'when I was your age' story."

38. "Lord, thank you for all of our blessings, but especially the gift of our grandparents as we celebrate Grandparents Day together. We pray that they feel all of the love and appreciation."

39. "God, we pray for the relationship with our grandparents to keep growing and growing as the years go on. Thank you for their presence in our lives."

40. "Lord, we ask for Your blessing upon the precious bonds between grandparents and grandchildren."

41. "Dear God, thank You for the unconditional love and acceptance our grandparents provide."

42. "Heavenly Father, we pray for moments of joy and laughter in our grandparents' lives."

43. "May God's peace fill our grandparents' homes and hearts with tranquility."

44. "Dear God, bless the grandparents who sneak us cookies before dinner and cover for us when Mom asks. True heroes!"

45. "Lord, please keep Gramps' fishing tales growing taller and Gram's garden always blooming."

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45 Grandparents Day Prayers

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