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Guidance from God is better than than mere wisdom. Meyer, pastor
and international evangelist ministering in Britain, the United
States, Canada, Asia and South Africa, gives this guide, which is
now a classic.
Prayer can be your greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising
teenagers in today's world. Now expanded, this book features
updated content on issues like pornography, addiction, self-harm,
anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment,
and more. It's never been tougher to be a teen--or the parent of
one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they
borrow the car keys, you can take your concerns to God through
prayer. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and
expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens equips
you to pray about the difficult issues your teen may face:
Relationship challenges Doubts about their faith Depression
Rejection Sexual purity Substance abuse Eating disorders . . . and
much more This book also guides you in praying about everything
from your teen's character and safety to the purposes and plans
that God has for his or her future. Filled with engaging
illustrations, biblical insights, and compelling prayer principles,
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens shows how to make the Bible
your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's
life. With a grace-filled approach and a warm, personal style,
author Jodie Berndt encourages you that there is not a need your
teen will face that God has not already thought of, and provided
for, in his Word--and that, no matter how far away our kids may be,
they are never out of his reach.
'God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules:
he only wants his people to know him more intimately,' says D. A.
Carson. 'If we are to make any headway in reforming our personal
and corporate praying, then we shall have to begin by listening
afresh to Scripture and seeking God's help in understanding how to
apply Scripture to our lives, our homes and our churches.' In this
widely appreciated exposition, Carson works through several of the
apostle Paul's prayers in such a way that we hear God speak to us
today, and find strength and direction to improve our praying, both
for God's glory and for our good.
"That prayer is most likely to pierce heaven which first pierces
one's own heart." For the Puritans, prayer was neither casual nor
dull. Their prayers were passionate affairs, from earnestly
pleading for mercy to joyful praise. These rich expressions of deep
Christian faith are a shining example of holy living. The Puritan
combination of warm piety and careful intellect have fueled a
renaissance of interest in their movement. This combination is on
display in Piercing Heaven, a collection of carefully selected
prayers from leading Puritans. The language in these prayers has
been slightly updated for a modern audience while still retaining
the elevated tone of the Puritans. With prayers from Richard
Baxter, Thomas Brooks, John Owen, and many more, each prayer
reminds us that heartfelt prayer is central to the Christian life.
Find power in your prayer like never before with this inspiring
guide from #1 New York Times bestselling author Bishop T.D.
Jakes.In a time when women carry more influence than any other
generation, the power of prayer has never been more important to
remind us that we do not have to bear our crosses alone. We need
prayer to stand guard over our hearts and minds and over the hearts
and minds of our families.Women today are shattering glass ceilings
and forging new paths in the world. What Happens When a Woman Prays
is a clarion call for women to continue their progressive march of
empowerment by dreaming like their daughters and praying like their
grandmothers.Through exploring the lives of 10 prayer-filled women
of the Bible, Bishop Jakes emphasizes the life-changing power that
women have when they find their identity, their strength, their
healing, and their voices in Christ.
Every Sunday, the Lord's Prayer echoes in churches around the
world.
It is an indisputable principle of Christian faith. It is the
way Jesus taught his followers to pray and distills the most
essential beliefs required of every one of the world's 2.5 billion
Christians. In "The Greatest Prayer," our foremost Jesus scholar
explores this foundational prayer line by line for the richest and
fullest understanding of a prayer every Christian knows by
heart.
An expert on the historical Jesus, Crossan provides just the
right amount of history, scholarship, and detail for us to
rediscover why this seemingly simple prayer sparked a revolution.
Addressing issues of God's will for us and our response, our
responsibilities to one another and to the earth, the theology of
our daily bread, the moral responsibilities that come with money,
our nation-states, and God's kingdom, Crossan reveals the enduring
meaning and universal significance of the only prayer Jesus ever
taught.
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.
Paul E. Miller, bestselling author of A Praying Life, has written A
Praying Church to cast a vision and provide direction for a return
to the simple yet life-changing practice of praying together.
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