Jay Payleitner - 52 Things to Pray for Your Kids

52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads

My little girl is almost two and your book really put things in perspectiveIt makes you look at who you are, who you should be, and who you want your daughter to see.

Mark, Illinois

Two little girls, 10 and 8. I have been thanking God every day for the past week since I saw your book in the airport. Completely inspirational and has driven me to recommit to myself and my family to be a thoughtful and caring presence in their lives.

Jim, New York

Your book was very touching. I think I even wept at the first few chapters. I am a father to a seven-month-old special girl, and I think it is impossible to do it without Gods help. We are on a mission!

Kok Siang, Singapore

52 Things Kids Need from a Dad

Your book has inspired me to try harder with my sons and give to them time and wisdom my dad (who wasnt around except for holidays) was unable to give to me.

John, Oregon

Ive highlighted and put notes all over the book, and its definitely one of my favorites.

Aaron, Virginia

I have been searching for such a book I can give to my son-in-law as he and my daughter await the birth of their first childand depending on whether my grandchild is a boy or girl, there may be another book of yours in his future as well!

Bill, California

52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands

Reading your book was a great reminder of simple things I can do to be intentional on a regular basis.

Alem, Illinois

52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives

This book is definitely helping me in my marriage as well as my householdFor every wife struggling and wondering whats going on in that big head of our husband, I want to say thank youfor your insight, your knowledge, and your suggestions!

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52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands

52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives

My husband and I are reading these books together, and it has been so much fun! I love your style of writing. And your words of wisdom have helped me to focus on some things in my marriage I havent given much thought to for a long time, if ever. You are my new favorite author! Keep up the good work.

Rachelle, Wisconsin

Thank you for taking the time to share in such a lighthearted, humorous way. Your insights helped us see things from a different perspective. Marriage can be challenging but it is a treasure we must protect.

Crystal, Illinois

10 Conversations Kids Need to Have with Their Dads

Jay is encouraging to all dads. The 10 conversations are all important talks we should have with our kidsI still like how he said that the best times to talk to your kids are not always about the important things, but to talk anytime about small things.

Mike

HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS

EUGENE, OREGON

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52 THINGS TO PRAY FOR YOUR KIDS

Copyright 2015 by Jay Payleitner

Published by Harvest House Publishers

Eugene, Oregon 97402

www.harvesthousepublishers.com

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Payleitner, Jay K.

52 things to pray for your kids / Jay Payleitner.

pages cm

ISBN 978-0-7369-6029-8 (pbk.)

ISBN 978-0-7369-6030-4 (eBook)

1. PrayerChristianity. 2. ParentsPrayers and devotions. I. Title. II Title: Fifty-two things to pray for your kids.

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Contents

To Rita,

who prays for me.

Keep at it, my love.

Identify the missing word.

1. Love your enemies and _________ for those who persecute you (Matthew 5:44).

2. Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he ___________ (Mark 1:35).

3. Every Christian needs a half-hour of __________ each day, except when he is busy, then he needs an hour (Francis de Sales).

4. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by ____________ and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6).

5. Is ___________ your steering wheel or your spare tire? (Corrie Ten Boom)

6. This, then, is how you should ________: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name (Matthew 6:9).

7. He who sings, __________ twice (Augustine).

8. Watch and ____________ so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41).

9. The most promising method of ____________ is to allow oneself to be guided by the word of the Scriptures (Dietrich Bonhoeffer).

10. ______________ without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB ).

Answers: 1. Pray, 2. Prayed, 3. Prayer, 4. Prayer, 5. Prayer, 6. Pray, 7. Prays, 8. Pray, 9. Prayer, 10. Pray

109 correct: Prayer Warrior

87 correct: Prayer Partner

65 correct: Rare Prayer

4 or fewer correct: Needs Prayer

W hat a privilege to meet Jay Payleitner and see the practical, insightful ways he helps parents love their families. Like Jay, my husband and I have come to see that prayer is a powerful way to show the best kind of love to our children.

I am so glad Jay wrote 52 Things to Pray for Your Kids . In this book, Jay makes the immense calling of praying for our children approachable. We parents know we need to pray for our children, but life just comes at us, and wellwere busy. But Jay offers us practical and realistic ideas on how to pray for our children in the midst of real life. This book is a refreshing reminder to help us see the prayable ordinary moments. Its good to know that we dont have to have a certain formula or speak eloquent words. What matters is an honest prayer from our hearts.

As I look back over the years of loving and praying for our five childreneach with unique personalities and giftsI am profoundly grateful for the faithfulness of God in their lives. Persistent prayer pays . Now with wonderful in-law children and grandchildren to add to our prayer list, we are privileged to continue the work of prayer for all of them, knowing that prayer is a declaration of our faith as a family. And Im comforted to know that God answers prayernot always in the way we think He should, but always faithfully and always for our good. We can trust Him with our dearest treasures.