The Power of a Praying® Parent Deluxe Edition [Hardcover]

Stormie Omartian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007 | Series: Power of a Praying

This beautiful new padded hardcover edition of The Power of a Praying® Parent (more than 1,500,000 copies sold) will surely find a new home in the lives of Stormie Omartian's worldwide audience.

After decades of raising her own children along with her husband, Michael, Stormie looks back at the trials and joys of parenting and the power found in praying for her kids. In 30 easy-to-read chapters, she shares from personal experience as to how parents can pray for their children's

• safety
• character development
• school experiences
• marriage
• and so much more

Featured in this edition, Stormie's grown-up children, Amanda and Christopher, reflect on the way their praying parents raised them--and what a difference it made.

Perfect for new moms and dads as well as those a little further along in the journey, The Power of a Praying® Parent is a must-have for anyone caring for a child.

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From the Back Cover

Why leave your child’s life to chance when you can give it to God?

Award-winning singer and songwriter Stormie Omartian and her husband, Michael, spent 20 years raising their children…and learning the power of praying for them. Now, in 31 short, easy-to-read chapters, Stormie shares how you can pray through each stage of your child’s growth, from early childhood through adulthood.

Learn how to turn to the Father and place every detail of your child’s life in His loving and capable hands:

* safety
* character development
* peer pressure
* school
* marriage
* friends
* relationship with God
* family relationships
* adolescence
* career choices

Whether your child is three or thirty-three, it’s never too late to discover the joy that comes from being a part of God’s work in his or her life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author (more than 23 million books sold) of The Power of a Praying® series, which includes The Power of a Praying® Wife Devotional and The Power of a Praying® Woman. Her many other books include Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On, The Prayer That Changes Everything®, and Praying the Bible into Your Life. Stormie and her husband, Michael, have been married more than 39 years and are the parents of two married children. www.stormieomartian.com

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; Deluxe Edition edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736922067
• ISBN-13: 978-0736922067
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Stormie Omartian is the best-selling author of The Power of a Praying series with over 10 million copies in print. In high demand as an international speaker, Stormie's passion is to help people know God and love in a deep way. A survivor of child abuse, Stormie brings a deep understanding of recovery issues to her work.

STORMIE OMARTIAN es la autora de la serie de éxitos de librería (más de catorce millones de libros vendidos) «El poder de la oración»®, la cual incluye El poder de la esposa que ora, El poder del esposo que ora y El poder de los padres que oran.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

92 of 94 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Little Book of Prayer August 15, 2000

By bethlovesbooks

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is a great resource that belongs on every parent's bookshelf. The market is brimming with books detailing the physical and behavioral development of children, yet so few of these books even admit that there is a spiritual side of things! If we want to care for all facets of our children, we must admit this truth into our lives. "Power of a Praying Parent" fills this gap by pointing out spiritual realities and suggesting ways that we can cover our childrens' lives with our prayers.

The book is divided into managable chapters that highlight different areas where we can pray for our children. Each chapter starts out with an explanation of that area, followed by a prayer, and closes with scripture verses for reflection. I like this format because it is very adaptable. You could skip right to an area where you know that your child needs prayer, or you could start at the beginning and faithfully read each chapter as a general guide. Because the chapters are short, you could use a chapter as a devotional each time you pray. I also appreciate the way the scripture verses are typed out so that I don't have to spend time looking each one up.

Omartian's tone is never heavy handed. Along the way, she admits her short comings and shares her struggles, and I always feel as if I have a wise but gentle friend whispering into my ear when I read her works.

This is an excellent gift for parents who are expecting or for a parent struggling with a teen. Because the tone is so welcoming and compassionate, I also find it's a great witnessing tool. People who may be otherwise closed to the gospels are sometimes open to anything if they think that it may help their child.... I'd also recommend this book to uncles, aunts, teachers, grandparents, youth workers, basically anyone who is interested in the welfare of our children. Read more ›

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of a Praying Parent March 10, 2000

By A. M. aldridge

Format:Paperback

God is so awesome and He has declared the we will not be people without hope. I have only read, applied about half of this book to my daughter's life and already God has been faithful. Time is out for just saying 'we have got to pray'. It is time to pray. I praise God for the revelation of scriptures that had not touched my life before has come alive through this book and the prayers. I have started to pray the prayers with my husband and then seperately with my daughter because I wanted to let her know what I was saying to God on her behalf and that God was concern about every area of her life. The prayers are structured and so positive that I did not receive resistance but she received and has been encouraged to know that things that concerned her concerns God. God bless you Stormie for following the leading of the Holy Spirit to produce this help to parents. Parents, be encourage and remember, that God has promised that He will never leave us or forsake us.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Tool for Parents May 10, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I am a grandparent who bought this book to read and pass on to my daughter, however, I found it so powerful that I have to keep it to refer to in the future and I will have to buy another to give to my daughter. I read and prayed through this book in one day. I could not put it down. I prayed for my grown daughter and her husband, myself and my grandchildren. It has prayers for everything, things we may not even realize we need to pray for. Who knows the far reaching effects our prayers may have--it is a wonderful tool for any parent or grandparent to own. God Bless you Stormie for your wonderful book.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Power of A Praying Parent May 20, 2000

By Alice Malone

Format:Paperback

Praise The Lord. This book is a must for any parent who truly wants the best for their child. The prayers in this book are so overwhelming. I have never felt so much joy. I have highlighted each prayer page for quick reference and I have learned that the power of prayer if the only real weapon against the devils plans for our children. I highly recommend that every parent invest in a copy of this book IMMEDIATELY! Begin Today and continually pray for your children no matter what age they are. Stormie has truly opened up a new world for me and my family. A Praying parent is the best blessing any child can hope to have....

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power Of A Praying Parent November 29, 1999

By Cindy Miller

Format:Paperback

I keep this book next to my bed near my bible and use it on a daily basis. This is a great book. In today's world every parent should be praying daily for their children. The prayers in this book give me the right words to use when asking for God's help. I now continue to buy copies of the book to share with my friends who are also raising children. We all need a little help at times.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars One book every parent should read June 16, 2002

By Michael Freeman

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Yeah, most new parents read "What to Expect When You're Expecting," or one of the other similar books. But if you're a parent who wants to really do some good for your child, prayer is of the utmost importance. This book is a good place to start.

Stormie talks a lot about her own experiences with prayer in the lives of her children. This book is divided into thirty chapters. The first part of each chapter, usually only 2 or 3 pages long, discusses a different area of childrens' lives, and the importance of praying specifically for that area. Then follows an example prayer, then "Weapons of Warfare," several Scripture verses on that particular topic.

A parent's prayers should go well beyond the examples in this book, of course. But especially for a new parent, or even a new Christian, this book gives great examples from which to build upon.