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Grandmother’s Prayer for January 14th

A short, Scripture-shaped grandmothers prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.

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The prayer

A prayer to pray now

Father, You are mighty to save. Isaiah 63:1 says so, and I am holding onto that this morning.

I am bringing You the small list. Not the big saving, though I want that for everyone I love. Just the saving I need right now. Save me from myself. Save me from the temper that flares when my body is sore. Save me from the fear that turns a small ache into the worst story. Save me from calling the daughter who does not want a call yet today.

You are mighty to save from all of it. You have saved Your people in bigger and harder ways than what I am asking for today. And You still do the small rescues, because You are the same Lord.

Save me from the small thing today, Father. Let me practice with that. So when the bigger thing comes, I will know Your voice and turn in the same direction.

I do not need new gods. I just need to keep recognizing You.

Amen.

How to pray it

  1. Read it slowly. Move through this prayer one line at a time, out loud if you can, letting each phrase land before the next.
  2. Make it personal. Pause where a line meets your day and name the person, fear, or hope it touches before God.
  3. 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.

  1. Who is this who comes from Edom,
    Isaiah 63:1

Questions about this prayer

When should I pray grandmother’s prayer for january 14th?

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 Isaiah 63:1. 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.