A Prayer Journal
A Prayer Journal

Author: Flannery O'Connor

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 0374709696

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"I would like to write a beautiful prayer," writes the young Flannery O'Connor in this deeply spiritual journal, recently discovered among her papers in Georgia. "There is a whole sensible world around me that I should be able to turn to Your praise." Written between 1946 and 1947 while O'Connor was a student far from home at the University of Iowa, A Prayer Journal is a rare portal into the interior life of the great writer. Not only does it map O'Connor's singular relationship with the divine, but it shows how entwined her literary desire was with her yearning for God. "I must write down that I am to be an artist. Not in the sense of aesthetic frippery but in the sense of aesthetic craftsmanship; otherwise I will feel my loneliness continually . . . I do not want to be lonely all my life but people only make us lonelier by reminding us of God. Dear God please help me to be an artist, please let it lead to You." O'Connor could not be more plain about her literary ambition: "Please help me dear God to be a good writer and to get something else accepted," she writes. Yet she struggles with any trace of self-regard: "Don't let me ever think, dear God, that I was anything but the instrument for Your story." As W. A. Sessions, who knew O'Connor, writes in his introduction, it was no coincidence that she began writing the stories that would become her first novel, Wise Blood, during the years when she wrote these singularly imaginative Christian meditations. Including a facsimile of the entire journal in O'Connor's own hand, A Prayer Journal is the record of a brilliant young woman's coming-of-age, a cry from the heart for love, grace, and art.

Praying the Scriptures for Your Children
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children

Author: Jodie Berndt

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0310337569

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Jodie Berndt shows you how to make the Bible a book of prayers that can powerfully influence your children’s lives. You’ll discover how to pray specifically and expectantly for their faith, character, safety, relationships, and future. You’ll gain new, biblical perspectives on God’s purposes for your children. And through the encouragement of the Scriptures and true-life stories, you’ll find out what a huge difference your prayers really make in the lives of those you love most. Discover How to Pray God’s Will for Your Children’s Lives There’s no place like God’s Word to turn to when you want to pray confidently and effectively for your kids. “Prayers permeated with the Word of God bring about changes in our children and keep us in touch with God’s priorities. This is a wonderful resource that you will want to refer to over and over.” Fern Nichols, founder and president of Moms in Touch International “If I could choose only one book to help me pray for my children, this is it! Not only has Jodie given us a rich treasure of true stories, practical prayers, and relevant Scriptures for our children, but a surprise awaits! In reading this I found my own confidence if God growing. RUN and get this book for moms and grandmoms.” Susan Alexander Yates, author of How to Like the Ones You Love “I know of no one who can speak more authoritatively than Jodie Berndt on praying for your children. Every parent who wants their children to grow into godly men and women should read this book.

The Better Mom
The Better Mom

Author: Ruth Schwenk

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2018-04-24

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 031034946X

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Mothering is messy. Our joy and hope in raising children doesn’t change the reality that being a mom can be frustrating, stressful, and tiring. But just as God is using us to shape our children, God is using our children and motherhood to shape us. In The Better Mom, author Ruth Schwenk, herself a mother of four children, encourages us with the good news that there is more to being a mom than the extremes of striving for perfection or simply embracing the mess. We don’t need to settle for surviving our kids’ childhood. We can grow through it. With refreshing and heartfelt honesty Ruth emboldens moms to: Find freedom and walk confidently in purpose Create a God-honoring home environment Overcome unhealthy and destructive emotions such as anger, anxiety, and more Avoid glorifying the mess of mom-ing or idolizing perfection Cultivate life-giving friendships At the heart of The Better Mom is the message that Jesus calls us to live not a weary life, but a worthy life. We don’t have to settle for either being apathetic or struggling to be perfect. Both visions of motherhood go too far. Ruth offers a better option. She says, “It’s okay to come as we are, but what we’re called to do and be is far too important to stay there! The way to becoming a better mom starts not with what we are doing, but with who God is inviting us to become."

The Mother and Son Prayer Journal
The Mother and Son Prayer Journal

Author: Christie Thomas

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1646041704

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Deepen your faith and strengthen your parent-child relationship with this interactive journal and devotional for mothers and sons. This devotional is a great way to share the Christian faith with your son, and strengthen your bond with both him and the Lord. Perfect to share with sons who are between the ages of 6 and 12, The Mother and Son Prayer Journal includes space for both you and your child to write your thoughts and ideas, discussion questions, and suggestions for how to learn and grow in faith together. Inside you’ll find: Biblical excerpts and stories Thoughtful questions and blank lines for personal answers Prayers to say together And much more! This wonderful keepsake is sure to be a great way for parents and children to grow closer together through the love of Christ and create a meaningful, one-of-a-kind personal memento to treasure over a lifetime.

Prayer Pact
Prayer Pact

Author: Ron Brooks, 2nd

Publisher:

Published: 2019-07-21

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780985159221

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Through your 30 day Prayer Pact Journal you will explore 30 different Bible passages on the topic of prayer. Whtih spaces to record a daily PACT (praise, ask, confession, thanks) you will end up with a month's worth of prayers. There is also a time to reflect on your answered prayers. If you are interested in learning more about prayer, or if you are wanting to pray more, Prayer Pact is for you.

Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children
Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children

Author: Jodie Berndt

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0310348072

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OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIES As parents of adult children, we often worry about whether our children will make good choices when they're on their own. Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children provides you with biblically based prayers and encouraging stories to guide you as you pray for your adult children through anything they face. Parent and author Jodie Berndt understands what it's like to release children into the world and still care deeply about them and everything they're up against in life. In Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie shares prayers designed with your adult children in mind, whether they're just leaving the nest, flying well on their own, or struggling to take off at all. Jodie shares advice on navigating all aspects of adulthood with encouraging stories from experienced parents who are praying their children through real-life issues like leaving the church, struggling with health concerns, navigating broken marriages, fighting addiction, dealing with financial problems, and more. In Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children, Jodie addresses some of the most difficult questions that confront parents: How can I support my children when they make decisions I disagree with? Is it too late to start praying for my children? What does the Bible teach us about praying for our children? With the grace and wisdom of someone who's been there, Jodie shares the tools and encouragement you need to find the strength to keep praying, even as you doubt yourself and grieve over your children's choices. Whatever you're praying for, Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children will help you find confidence and peace taken straight from Scripture, guiding you to the bedrock of God's promises as you release your children to God's shepherding care.

A Parent's Book of Prayers
A Parent's Book of Prayers

Author: Tony Wood

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2014-11

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1433683245

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A Parents Book of Prayers provides parents with meaningful prayers to God for their children’s faith, struggles, direction, and future.

Praying Circles Around Your Children
Praying Circles Around Your Children

Author: Mark Batterson

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780310325505

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Mark Batterson shares a perfect blend of biblical yet practical advice that will revolutionize your prayer life by giving you a new vocabulary and a new methodology. You'll see how prayer is your secret weapon. Through stories of parents just like you, Batterson shares five prayer circles that will not only help you pray for your kids, but also pray through your kids. Batterson teaches about how to create prayer lists unique to your family, claim God-inspired promises for your children, turn your family circle into a prayer circle, and discover your child's life themes. And he not only tells you how, he illustrates why. As Batterson says, "I realize that not everyone inherited a prayer legacy like I did, but you can leave a legacy for generations to come. Your prayers have the power to shape the destiny of your children and your children's children. It's time to start circling."

I am Blessed! One Minute Prayer Journal to Unleash God's Blessing Daily
I am Blessed! One Minute Prayer Journal to Unleash God's Blessing Daily

Author: TATA VELASQUEZ

Publisher: SpeakChrist Digital

Published:

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13:

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I am Blessed! 31-Days One Minute Prayer Declaration and Journal to Unleash God's Blessing Daily Wake up to a new day declaring God’s blessing and favor on your life. To declare is to say and speak out loud with belief and confidence that whatever things you say will happen. Jesus Himself tells us this: Have faith in God. I assure you that whoever tells this hill to get up and throw itself in the sea and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. (Mark 11:23 GNBK) How much more when you declare God’s word daily? Take up this devotional, reflect for one minute on God’s word for the day and start declaring daily: I am Blessed! Then believe that what you say and declare will happen and it will be done for you. God’s blessing and favor surrounds your life like a shield on every side. Devouring that truth daily and declaring it everyday over your life unleashes God’s favor and power to work wonders beyond all you can ever ask or imagine. I am Blessed! 31-Days One Minute Prayer Declaration and Journal to Unleash God's Blessing Daily will help you do that. Just 31 days of devouring and declaring God’s favor on your life will go a long way to helping you live the life of blessing God wants you to have in Jesus. “... I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect—life in its fullness until you overflow!” John 10:10b TPT TATA VELASQUEZ is a child of God, writing about the love of God, and inspiring the children of God to live in Christ Who gives health, wealth, and victory through her books, business, and blog: https://speakchristlovenote.substack.com/

Teach Me to Pray
Teach Me to Pray

Author: Annie Riess

Publisher: Word Alive Press

Published: 2024-02-15

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 1486623166

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The Riess children live on a farm, with several pets and a big yard to explore. As they read the Bible, and other books about miracles, they begin to pray about everything. This family wants to buy a horse with a foal, but it just costs too much. Janelle desperately wants to take skating lessons, even though it seems impossible. Ryan cries over his limp, lifeless kitten who appears to have drowned. How will prayer help. Does God care about our day-to-day lives? As you read these stories, you will see a miracle-working God who answers prayers--and you will know that He cares about you!