Praying the Scriptures for Your Children : Discover How to Pray God's Will for Their Lives

by Jodie Berndt

• ISBN13: 9780310232162
• ISBN10: 0310232163
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

This inspiring guide for mothers who want to pray scripturally for their children is both a "how-to" book and a "feel-good" book of encouraging stories that mothers can use to learn to pray.

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(2)
Acknowledgments	11	(2)
Introduction: Getting Started in Prayer	13	(8)
Part One: Praying for Your Child's Faith
Praying for Your Child's Salvation	21	(11)
Praying for Your Child to Love God's Word	32	(10)
Praying for Your Child's Gifts	42	(10)
Praying for Your Child to Promote God's Kingdom	52	(13)
Part Two: Praying for Your Child's Character
Praying for Wisdom and Discernment	65	(11)
Praying for a Servant's Heart	76	(10)
Praying for Kindness and Compassion	86	(10)
Praying for Self-Control, Diligence, and Self-Discipline	96	(13)
Part Three: Praying for Your Child's Safety
Praying for Physical Health and Safety	109	(11)
Praying for Spiritual Protection	120	(11)
Praying for Your Child's Emotional Well-Being	131	(10)
Praying for Kids in Crisis	141	(14)
Part Four: Praying for Your Child's Relationship
with Friends	155	(9)
with Siblings	164	(12)
with Teachers and Coaches	176	(12)
with You	188	(15)
Part Five: Praying for Your Child's Future
Praying for Your Child's Purpose in Life	203	(11)
Praying for Your Child's Marriage	214	(12)
Praying for Your Child's Management of Time and Money	226	(12)
Praying for Your Child When He or She Leaves Your Nest	238	(11)
Conclusion: The Life-Changing Work of Prayer	249	(5)
Appendix: Using Biblical Characters to Pray for Your Children	254	(6)
Recommended Reading and Other Resources	260	(3)
Notes	263