Grandmothers
Grandmother’s Prayer for August 20th
A short, Scripture-shaped grandmothers prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, David was called the sweet psalmist of Israel. He was a king and a warrior and a man who failed. But what lasted was the singing. Lord, what will last from my life? I am not famous. There will be no Bible verse about me. There will be the children, the grandchildren, and a few friends who knew me well. What will they say when I am gone? Let it be small and true. Let them say she loved the Lord. Let them say she prayed for us. Let them say she kept the door open when we needed it. That is enough. I do not need to be a David. Let me be a quiet psalmist for the people You gave me. The one who sang small songs over the bassinets. The one who sang at the funerals. The one who sang over the kitchen table. Make my song honest for the days I have left. Keep me singing for the ones You love. 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.
Now these are the last words of David.
2 Samuel 23:1
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray grandmother’s prayer for august 20th?
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 2 Samuel 23:1. 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.