52 Things to Pray for Your Kids

Title:           52 Things to Pray for Your Kids

Author:        Jay Payleitner

Genre:         Non-Fiction, Christian

Publisher:    Harvest House Publishers(February 1, 2015)

Pages:          192   

From the back cover

You thought you were doing okay, and then you became a parent. All of a sudden you see how imperfect you are. So how are you supposed to raise your children up into godly young men or women?

Popular speaker, author, and father Jay Payleitner knows the power of sustained prayer over his children. In his new book, he gives practical insight into

finding hope and encouragement in prayer

modeling a fervent prayer life for your children

going to God for help in everyday problems

praying for your children's safety, health, and character

seeking godly wisdom as you make decisions

Great for moms, dads, and small groups, this resource will help you pray powerfully for children of any age.

My Review

The title says what the book offers:  52 things to pray for your kids.  This could be grandkids, students, neighbors, and any other kid group you may have contact with.  Although I’ve been praying for my own kids for a few years, this book gives a fresh perspective.  There are stories of Payleitner’s experiences and sample prayers at the end of each “thing” you can pray.  Personally, I enjoyed reading how other people pray.  It was encouraging and enlightening.

Payleitner writes from the dad’s perspective.  He has written several books, many with the theme of being a dad and what each family member needs from dad.  He’s also a father.  Thankfully, he’s a father who writes and publishes books along with his other responsibilities.

The book has a relaxed tone, like having a conversation.  I found it easy to relate to, and I gained some ideas on how to bring up spiritual conversations with my kids.  Unfortunately, I’m not as creative as Payleiter is, but I can certainly learn from him.

I enjoyed this book, and it’s a nice reference book when I pray.  Sometimes I get into a rut, but this book has 52 different things to pray about, so it helps me to focus on different areas of prayer.

This isn’t just for parents, but it is a great resource for parents.  I would recommend this book to anyone who prays for kids, whether they are your own kids or not. 

I received a free ebook in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you Harvest House Publishers and NetGalley.