31 Days of Prayer for My Teen: A Parent's Guide

by Susan Alexander Yates

Overview

Parents of teens today face overwhelming challenges. Whether a model child out in a dangerous world or a rebellious maverick who's breaking mom and dad's hearts, every teen needs prayer. But where do parents start?
Susan Yates offers parents a clear-cut and simple plan for praying for their teens. 31 Days of Prayer for My Teen helps parents focus on the needs of their teens and pray effectively for things like

o moody, unloveable, or rebellious teens
o friends and role models
o temptation and decision making
o sibling rivalry and anger
o self-centeredness and doubt
o and much more.

Each prayer includes Scripture readings and journal questions for more in-depth study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441244246
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	323 KB

About the Author

Susan Yates has written nine books and is a regular contributor to Today's Christian Woman. She speaks with her husband, John, for FamilyLife's "Weekend to Remember" conferences as well as other engagements nationally and internationally. Yates has also appeared on FamilyLife Today and other national radio shows. She and John have five grown children and five grandchildren and make their home in Falls Church, Virginia.
Susan Alexander Yates is a popular speaker and the author of several books, including And Then I Had Kids and And Then I Had Teenagers. A regular guest on FamilyLife Today and other national radio programs, she lives with her husband, John, in Falls Church, Virginia. Learn more at www.susanalexanderyates.com.

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	9
	About the Book	10
	Introduction	13
Day 1	Moody Teen	15
Day 2	Unlovable Teen	18
Day 3	False Teachers	20
Day 4	Starting to Date	23
Day 5	In a "Potential" Relationship	26
Day 6	In a Dangerous Relationship	29
Day 7	On a New and Risky Adventure	32
Day 8	Friends	34
Day 9	Loneliness	36
Day 10	In a Hard Place	38
Day 11	Facing Temptation	41
Day 12	A Rebellious Teen	43
Day 13	Role Models	46
Day 14	Decision Making	49
Day 15	From Self-Centered to Other-Centered	52
Day 16	From Failure to Forgiveness	55
Day 17	A Questioning Faith	58
Day 18	Sibling Rivalry	60
Day 19	Setting Limits and Letting Go	63
Day 20	Driving	66
Day 21	Waiting	69
Day 22	Integrity	72
Day 23	An Angry Teen	75
Day 24	Wisdom to Prioritize	78
Day 25	Tongue Control	81
Day 26	Courage	84
Day 27	A New School	87
Day 28	Cultivating Joy	90
Day 29	A Hunger for Faith	93
Day 30	Sexual Identity	96
Day 31	My Inadequacy	99
	A Final Encouragement	103
Appendix 1	Finding the Confidence to Pray	105
Appendix 2	Prayer for My Teen to Come to Faith	111
Appendix 3	Creating a Driving Contract with Your Teen	115
Appendix 4	Helpful Resources	119