Praying the Scriptures for Your Children [Hardcover]

Jodie Berndt (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 20, 2001

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Praying the Scriptures for Your Children is both a "how-to" book and a "feel-good" book of encouraging stories that mothers can use to learn how to pray scripturally for their children. Each chapter focuses on a particular "need" children have, from wisdom and protection to developing specific character traits and strong sibling relationships.

Praying the Scriptures for Your Children offers help for mothers who want to get beyond "God bless Johnny" into deeper and more specific needs. It presents scripture-based prayers and prayer principles arranged around ten key life "needs" of children, and includes ideas for using biblical characters to pray for your children.

Full of heartwarming true stories of answered prayer and meaningful "prayers you can use," this encouraging guide helps mothers pray with confidence, knowing their prayers come directly from God’s Word. Whether during devotions, with a prayer group, or simply while waiting in the carpool line, moms will learn to intercede for their children with a richness and depth anchored in God’s Word and his will.

About the Author

Jodie Berndt is the author of several books, including Celebration of Miracles, Generous Living (coauthored with Ron Blue), and Praying the Scriptures for your Teenagers. She is also a former writer and producer for The 700 Club. She and her husband, Robbie, have four children. They live in Virginia Beach, VA, where Jodie leads a weekly prayer group for mothers who have learned to trust God and his promises to work in their children's lives. SPANISH BIO: Jodie Berndt se graduo con una licenciatura en ingles de la Universidad de Virginia. Ella fue productora y editora del programa 'Club 700' y con frecuencia es invitada a hablar en conferencias, retiros y eventos de iglesias. Jodie es autora de varios libros, incluyendo Oraciones biblicas por nuestros adolescentes y Viviendo Generosamente (conjuntamente con Ron Blue). Ella y su esposo, Robbie, tienen cuatro hijos y residen en Virginia Beach, VA.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (March 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310232163
• ISBN-13: 978-0310232162
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,511 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Worship & Devotion > Prayerbooks
  • #59 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Prayer

More About the Author

Jodie Berndt is the author of several books, including Celebration of Miracles and Generous Living (with Ron Blue). Her background also includes television writing, producing, and on-camera reporting with the 700 Club. She has four children and leads a weekly Moms-in-Touch prayer group for mothers of school-age children. She and her family recently moved to Coronado, CA.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Praying The Scriptures For Your Children June 7, 2001

By Marybeth C. Rearden

Format:Hardcover

Many of us know how to say the prayers we were raised on. To often we get in the habit of saying the same prayers and the meanings are almost lost in the memorization. Jodie Berndt has written a beautiful book on how to put incredible meaning behind your prayers. She has done an incredible job of learning the scriptures and using them in a powerful way to talk to God. This book is very inspirational. It is filled with humor, love and a true sense of how we can make our prayers more meaningful and personalized. It teaches us not only how to pray for our children, but also how to pray in our daily lives as well. Bravo! Jodie Berndt!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You should see my copy. October 11, 2005

By Dawn R. Shelton

Format:Hardcover

My copy of this book has so many "dog ears" from places I've marked and highlighted pages. It is just in poor condition because it's been with me to a lot of places ... I slip it in my bag to take with me lots of times, and I've read it in the bathtub many times (one of the few places I can have some quiet time from my three gifts from God!). So my book is worn, has water spots on it and the binding is almost coming lose. But it still works!

I have also bought this book numerous times for friends and baby showers.

One of the most encouraging parts of the book is the scripture prayers at the end of each chapter with fill in the blanks for your child's name. The book is divided into sections - how to pray for your kids' teachers, how to pray for your child in crisis, safety, and how to pray for your child's faith and character. Great stuff.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Strengthen your prayer life December 2, 2002

By Mary H

Format:Hardcover

I'm a mother and grandparent and I truly enjoyed this book. It covers nearly every area of concern that a parent may have for her child. At times, we all repeat the same prayers for our little ones (or adult children) .... keep them safe, comfort them, guide them, etc. This book provides scripture and encourages one to search the scripture to pray by using the actual words from the Bible. When an appropriate verse is prayed, you insert the name of the child you are praying for instead of using just the given pronouns in the verse. So simple, and yet a profound way of praying.