Introduction -- What good is prayer? -- Getting down to basics -- The where of prayer -- The rhythm of prayer -- When it's hard to pray -- Staying spiritually fit -- Staying power -- Resources for prayer.
Instead of an Anxious Parent, Become a Praying Parent Any Christian mother and father, or grandmother and grandfather, desires what is spiritually best for their children. However, knowing how to pray for them can often be as challenging as knowing what to pray. Without proper guidance, our prayers are prone to become dry, repetitive lists of requests. With the help of Dr. Erwin Lutzer, you can learn how your best, loving intentions can become enriching, effective intercessions for your children or grandchildren. Trade your lists of requests for Scripturally-based prayers that will immerse you in God’s promises and will. In A Practical Guide for Praying Parents, Dr. Lutzer addresses: -How to pray when children have hardened hearts -How to pray for children who have become wayward prodigals -How to become a prayer warrior who prays in the face of spiritual warfare This small guide will help you pray scriptural prayers that both bring you closer to God and bless your children. You’ll also find daily Biblical prayers crafted by Dr. Lutzer himself to help you begin your prayer journey. With your love for your children, your desire to help, and Dr. Lutzer’s guidance, your prayers can become effective ministry in the lives of those you care for the most.
Finding God is a faith-formation program for children in grades 1-6 and the significant adults in their lives. The program mentors children, parents, and adults in cultivating a special place in their hearts to meet with God. Preview samples online at www.findinggod.com/preview.
Author, counselor, broadcaster and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents practical advice about disciplining children to form their children's character and to teach them the basics of living, moral responsibility, and respect. A Servant Book. The audio edition of the book can be downloaded via Audible.
Prayers to guide your journey of raising kids in a complicated world. In an age of distraction and overwhelm, finding the words to meaningfully pray for our children--and for our journey as parents--can feel impossible. Written with warmth and welcome, To Light Their Way gives voice to your prayers when words won't come. Filled with more than 100 modern liturgies, this book guides you into an intentional conversation with God for your children and the world they live in. From everyday struggles like helping your child find friends or thrive in school to larger issues like praying for a brighter world rooted in peace and truth, these pleas and petitions act as a gentle guide, reminding us that while our words may fail, God never does. At the core of To Light Their Way is the deepest of prayers: that our children will experience the love of God so deeply that their lives will be an outpouring of love that lights up the world.
"How do I teach my children to pray when I really do not understand prayer myself?" In the belief that parents & Sunday School teachers are our principal role models & teachers in the development of spiritual lives of children, the Rev. Keire addresses this persistent question by explaining to them what prayer is all about & how to guide their children in prayer. Chapters that anticipate & answer most people's specific questions are: What is Prayer? What Motivates Us to Pray? Why Teach Children to Pray? How Can I Guide Children in Prayer? What Lessons Can We Learn from the Lord's Prayer? How Do Scriptures & Devotional Works Help Our Prayer Lives? Miscellaneous Questions about Prayer, Who is God to Whom We Pray? What Can Happen on the Journey, Neccessary Steps & Stops Along the Way, What Are the Different Types of Prayer? Sample Prayers. Each chapter opens with a symbolic illustration & quotation that captures some of the essence of that chapter. A must book for understanding prayer & helping young people to pray. Order Direct from publisher: Curriculum Development Associates, Inc., 28 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. pap. $9.95 plus Shipping/Handling Extra. 203-388-6878.
Why Leave Your Child's Life to Chance When You Can Give It to God? Bestselling author Stormie Omartian has ignited the prayer lives of millions through her Power of a Praying® series. In this timeless guide written for parents, Stormie shares how you can pray through each stage of your child’s life, from early childhood to adulthood. In 32 short, easy-to-read chapters, learn how to put your child's life in God's loving hands as you pray for every part his or her life. You don't have to be a perfect parent. But you do need to be a praying parent. And you can do that. The Harvest Legacy Series For more than 50 years Harvest House Publishers has provided high-quality books that affirm biblical values, helping countless readers grow spiritually strong. The Harvest Legacy series celebrates the lasting influence of select Harvest House titles with deluxe, special-edition releases. These enduring works have collectively impacted millions—and they are sure to inspire readers for years to come!
A Child's Guide to Prayer is a beautifully illustrated prayer book for Orthodox Christian children aged 5-10 who are just developing a habit of prayer. The selection includes morning and evening prayers, prayers during the day, at mealtimes, for family and friends, and prayers of and to the saints-along with psalms to pray and prayers that have to do with communion and confession. All the prayers were carefully selected by priests and youth workers to ensure their age-appropriateness. The 120-page guide also includes brief instructions on how to pray, why we pray, and a list of different ways to pray. The book concludes with several blank pages for personal prayer requests.
Together We Pray is a book of prayers written especially for families with children. It brings together grandparents, parents, older children, and even the youngest child to give thanks and to ask for God's help and mercy for the family and for the world. The prayers offered in Together We Pray are inspired by the Psalms of the Bible, scripture shared by Jews and Christians. They include prayers for the table, devotional prayers, and memory prayers that young children can easily understand. The prayers for table and devotion begin with a line or two from the Psalm in which the prayer is rooted and celebrate the good things of life just as the Psalms do--food, joy, home, love, and more. They also express a concern for other people and places around the world. For so many families, life today seems fast-paced and chaotic. Stopping for a moment to breathe, pausing and expressing thanks and gratitude to God, can be very powerful, even if the pause is relatively brief. Together We Pray helps families to take that pause, to share in God's love and grace, and to do so in the most profound and lasting way--together as a family.