Grandmothers
Grandmother’s Prayer for May 3rd
A short, Scripture-shaped grandmothers prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, nor is there any divination against Israel. - Numbers 23:23.
Father, Balaam could not curse what You had blessed. No spell, no curse, no dark plan can undo what You have done for Your people. That includes me.
This morning, there is a voice at my elbow. It whispers that I have not prayed enough. It says the people I love are beyond hope. It tells me my prayers do not work.
But that voice has no real power. It speaks, but You have not given it authority over me. Your blessing is on me, and no curse can reach where Your blessing stands.
Let me ignore that voice today. Let me live like a woman who knows the truth. You have blessed me, and nothing in this world or the next can take that away.
Amen.
How to pray it
- Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
- Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
- Carry it with you. Keep one sentence with you — on your phone or in your pocket — and return to it when the day gets loud.
Verses to pray
Pray these slowly, one line at a time. Scripture quoted from a public-domain translation.
Surely there is no enchantment with Jacob;
Numbers 23:23
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray grandmother’s prayer for may 3rd?
Pray it whenever the words fit your moment — at the start of the day, in a hard stretch, or when you simply want to turn toward God.
Which Bible verses anchor this prayer?
This prayer is anchored in Numbers 23:23. The "Verses to pray" section above quotes them in full.
Can I save or share this prayer?
Yes. Use the Copy prayer button to copy the words, or open the Chosen Portion app to keep a daily prayer, devotional, and Scripture with you.