When Children Pray

by Fuller, Cheri

• ISBN13: 9781576738948
• ISBN10: 1576738949
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2001-12-19
• Publisher: Multnomah

Summary

For Christian parents eager to see their children come closer to the Lord, Cheri Fuller's When Children Pray is a godsend. There's no better testament to the power and effectiveness of children's prayers than these stories of how God answers the prayers of our children and youth. Most important, this book prepares parents to teach their children how to pray -- not merely the mechanics, but understanding and claiming the power of their heavenly Father through prayer. Busy parents and those with questions about their own prayer commitments will find When Children Pray, now in an updated, contemporary cover, especially helpful in passing on a legacy of faith to the next generation.

Author Biography

Cheri Fuller is an inspirational speaker, founder of Families Pray U.S.A., and an award-winning author of more than twenty-five books. She is also a contributing editor for Today's Christian Woman, Pray Kids! and other magazines and is a frequent guest on the Focus on the Family radio program. Cheri is the mother of three grown children, grandmother of two, and lives with her husband, Holmes, in Oklahoma

Table of Contents

Introduction: Kids at Work!	11	(6)
PART ONE What Happens When Kids Pray
The Power of Youthful Prayers	17	(10)
The Miracle of Childlike Faith	27	(12)
Changing Our Minds About Kids	39	(14)
PART TWO Teach Your Children Well
Praying Parents, Praying Kids	53	(10)
Who is God and Is He Listening?	63	(12)
Stepping Into God's Presence	75	(10)
From Wonder to Worship	85	(8)
Beyond the Clattering Culture	93	(8)
The Joy of Servant Prayers	101	(8)
The Power of God's Promises	109	(10)
Different Kids, Different Bents	119	(14)
PART THREE The Power of Group Prayer
The Family That Prays Together	133	(8)
Small Groups, Big Answers	141	(8)
Praying Kids on Campus	149	(10)
Prayers Heard `Round the World	159	(8)
Preparing for the Battle	167	(12)
Opening Up the Prayer Closet	179	(8)
Recommended Resources	187	(4)
Notes	191	(5)
About the Author	196