Brooke McGlothlin - Praying for Boys: Asking God for the Things They Need Most

2014 by Brooke L. McGlothlin

Portions of this text were previously published in Warrior Prayers (2011)

Published by Bethany House Publishers

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Bloomington, Minnesota 55438

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Ebook edition created 2014

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ISBN 978-1-4412-6344-5

Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2007

Scripture quotations identified NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Cover design by Dan Pitts

Author is represented by MacGregor Literary, Inc.

Praying for Boys is more than a book of prayers or a devotional book for moms. Its a real toolbox that empowers parents to lead, love, and fight for the hearts of their sons. Its brought me to my knees, not in desperation but in excitement!

Amanda White, ohAmanda.com, author of Truth in the Tinsel

Praying for Boys is profoundly motivating and biblical. Every mom who needs direction in raising boys into spiritually vibrant men will be challenged to embrace this clear strategy that Brooke provides. Highly practical and very encouraging!

Sally Clarkson, director of Mom Heart Ministries and author of Desperate

What a gift Brooke has given us in this wonderfully practical and urgently needed book. We all want the very best for our sons. We invest so much in growing our boys up right, but we must remember that only our prayer partnership with God can mold their hearts. Brooke teaches us mamas how to fill the most sacred spaces of parenting with powerfully effective prayers.

Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

I cant think of a greater resource for parents of boys than this book. Brooke McGlothlin has taken her love for all things boy, spelled out the important stuff, and infused a deep understanding of what boys need most in these pages. It is a must-read and pass-it-on kind of book!

Lisa Whittle, speaker and author of {w }hole

Brookes words on prayer have been an inspiration to me as I raise three boys. Praying for Boys has challenged me to get on my knees and cry out to God for my sons in ways I never had beforeboldly, expectantly, persistently, passionately. My mama heart has been changed.

Erin Mohring, co-founder of Raising Boys Media

As a mom it is a necessity and a privilege to bring our children to God through prayer. Brooke has created a fantastic resource to encourage and help us along the way. Praying for Boys is a must-have for every boy-mom!

Ruth Schwenk, speaker, writer, and creator of thebettermom.com

With a heart for praying Gods Word and a vision for raising up the next generation of godly men, Ive been given a gift through Brookes Praying for Boys . With three teen sons, I yearn for authentic encouragement and biblical wisdom that points me to the crossBrooke does just that.

Jen Schmidt, author of the blog, Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

While our sons grow tall, wearing out the knees on their jeans from tumble and play, we mothers too find our fabric worn thin from kneeling in prayer for our soon-to-be men. Brookes practical book, full of vulnerable sharing and deeply rooted in Gods Word, will become a useful tool as you seek to make prayer a priority and model for your boys just how to run hard after Jesus.

Karen Ehman, Proverbs 31 Ministries director of speakers and author of LET. IT. GO.

To my grandmothers,

Catherine Trout Lloyd (Cack)
and
Wanda Jewell McDonald ( Duel )

Cack, you left three good men behind, including my father, who were the evidence of your sacrifice, deep love, and hard work. Their lives, and the lives of your grandchildren, tell your story. Thank you just doesnt cut it.

Duel, thank you for teaching your children and grandchildren the power of prayer. Apparently, it stuck with me. Until heaven...