Grandmothers
Grandmother’s Prayer for October 16th
A short, Scripture-shaped grandmothers prayer for an ordinary moment of Christian faith.
The prayer
A prayer to pray now
Father, in John 21:12, You stand on the shore with a fire and breakfast ready. You say, Come and dine. The disciples had worked all night. They were tired and empty. But You were waiting with food. Lord, this morning I hear those words. Come and dine. You are not waiting to point out my failures. You are calling me to a quiet meal by the fire. The food is ready. There is no shame in coming hungry. Lord Jesus, Your invitation has not changed. It is the same in every season. Let me come and dine. Let me sit. Let me eat. Let me listen for what You will say. There is a long day ahead, and the strength for it starts here. The work can wait. The boats can wait. Come and dine. I am coming. 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.
Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast!”
John 21:12
Questions about this prayer
When should I pray grandmother’s prayer for october 16th?
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 John 21:12. 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.