My Grandmother's Prayers

       I have heard several times the phrase "my grandmother's prayers" being used by people as they remember how diligently their grandmother used to pray for them.  Even more are the times I have read about people whose lives have been changed as an effect of a praying grandmother or mother. 

      Many a people would remember their grandmother taking them to church or teaching how to pray or even telling them of a loving and true God that loves them so much that He would die for them.  The said grandmother would go on to say that that God would love it so much if they believed Him or had a relationship with them.  

      The said people would remember straying so far away from what their grandmother  or mother them and never knowing how they ever got there or even how to get back to the God of their grandmother/mother.   But somehow they would remember how sincerely their grandmother used to pray and they would be forced to pray when faced with difficulties.

        By the mercies of God,  God who is true to Himself,  would always answer their prayers and they would get back on the path they were meant to take.   Paul said to Timothy,  "I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded,  now lives in your also." 2 Timothy 1:5.

        Today a scripture was read at church that "if his sons forsake my law and do not follow my statues.....but I will not take my love from Him, nor  will I ever betray my faithfulness.   I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered..."  Psalm 89:30-35.

           God is so faithful as to keep his covenant.   The Bible says even if the son forsakes the law and fails to keep God commands,  yet God's love will still be on him for the sake of the covenant he made with the father; the covenant he made with that praying grandmother or that persevering mother.  He will not betray his faithfulness.

          Are you that praying man or woman today that is standing in the gap for your children,  your grandchildren,  your sisters, your brothers,  your coworkers or your friends?   Be encouraged that has not forgotten his covenant to save them.  He will do what He promised to do and so much more.  Read Ephesians 3:20