Protecting Your Child through Prayer

by Linamen, Karen Scalf

• ISBN13: 9780800787127
• ISBN10: 0800787129
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-01
• Publisher: Spire Books

Summary

School violence, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and teen suicide. Violent and sexual content in movies, music, and TV. Our children face a dangerous world when they walk out the front door. And as parents we can feel helpless when it comes to protecting them from the influences of the world. But there is a way. Prayer is the most effective weapon parents have to keep their kids safe, because it enlists help from the most powerful protector of all: God. This helpful guide will move you from awareness of your child's vulnerability to involvement in his or her protection. Filled with true stories and practical advice from a real parent known for her insight on family It's time to stop worrying about your children and take action. Only God has the power to guard your children, and this book confirms and shows how the prayers of a parent can help. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Cry for Help	p. 7
Why Pray?
The Treacherous Times in Which We Live	p. 17
Created to Pray	p. 28
Prayer Works	p. 33
How to Put More Prayer into Your Parenting
Making Time to Pray	p. 43
Finding a Prayer Partner	p. 55
Praying According to the Will of God	p. 68
Ways Your Prayers Can Be Hindered	p. 78
Adventures in Prayer for Twenty-one Days
Preparing Your Heart	p. 90
Praying for Your Skills as a Parent	p. 112
Praying for Your Child's Future	p. 134
Praying for Your Child's Protection	p. 144
Characteristics God Wants to Develop in Your Child	p. 160
More Prayers for Your Children	p. 203
Acknowledgments	p. 206
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