The Power of a Praying Parent [Paperback]

Stormie Omartian (Author), Christopher Omartian (Foreword), Amanda Omartian (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1995

Stormie revisits her bestselling book for parents (more than 1.4 million copies sold) by adding some new material and the wisdom gleaned from even more years of being a mom. After decades of raising her own children along with her husband, Michael, she looks back at the trials and joys of parenting and the power found in praying for her kids. In 30 easy–to–read chapters, Stormie shares from personal experience as to how parents can pray for their children’s

• safety
• character development
• adolescence
• peer pressure
• school experiences
• friends
• relationship with God

Now adults, Stormie’s grown–up children reflect on the way their praying parents raised them—and what a difference it made.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author of The Power of a Praying® books (more than 10 million copies sold worldwide), Stormie, Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On, and The Prayer That Changes Everything®. Stormie and her husband, Michael, have been married for 32 years and have three grown children. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565073541
• ISBN-13: 978-1565073548
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,006 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.

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85 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

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

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This review is from: The Power of a Praying Parent (Paperback)

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.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

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

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A. M. aldridge (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Power of a Praying Parent (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.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Cindy Miller - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Power of a Praying Parent (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.