Table of Contents
Foreword to the 20th Anniversary Edition Audrey Roloff xiii
Foreword to the Original Edition Fern Nichols xvii
Introduction: How to Use This Book 1
Part 1 Praying for Your Child's Faith
1 Praying for Your Child's Salvation 13
2 Praying for Your Child to Love God's Word 23
3 Praying for Your Child's Gifts 33
4 Praying for Your Child to Promote God's Kingdom 42
Part 2 Praying for Your Child's Character
5 Praying for Wisdom and Discernment .55
6 Praying for a Heart for Service 65
7 Praying for Kindness and Compassion 75
8 Praying for Self-Control, Diligence, and Self-Discipline 85
Part 3 Praying for Your Child's Safety
9 Praying for Physical Health, Safety, and Security 97
10 Praying for Spiritual Protection 108
11 Praying for Your Child's Identity and Emotional Well-Being 117
12 Praying for Kids in Crisis 127
Part 4 Praying for Your Child's Relationships
13 Praying for Your Child's Relationship with Friends 141
14 Praying for Your Child's Relationship with Siblings 150
15 Praying for Your Child's Relationship with Teachers-and Coaches 161
16 Praying for Your Child's Relationship with You 171
Part 5 Praying for Your Child's Future
17 Praying for Your Child's Use of Technology 185
18 Praying for Your Child's Marriage 197
19 Praying for Your Child's Management of Time and Money 209
20 Praying for Your Child's Purpose in Life 219
Conclusion: Building a Prayer Legacy 230
Praying the Scriptures with Your Children
Praying the Scriptures with Your Children 243
Prayer Bank Verses to Remember and Pray 255
Bible People to Use as Models for Prayer 277
Favorite Family Prayers 281
With Thanks To 283
Notes 287