Jodie Berndt - Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children: Trusting God with the Ones You Love

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Why is this the book that every mom and dad should have in their hands? Because we do our best parenting through prayer. And yet if youre like me, your parenting may suggest you think its through problem solving, worrying, and fixing. Jodie Berndt shares inspiring, tender, and humorous stories to demonstrate that the most powerful thing we can do for our children is pray, and she equips us to pray the power of Gods Word over every aspect of their adult lives. The prayers woven into her books have blessed, protected, and enriched (in ways we likely dont even know!) the hearts and lives of our four boys.

JEANNIE CUNNION, author of Mom Set Free and Parenting the Wholehearted Child

I love this book! You hold in your hands an amazing Scripture-saturated resource with real-life, true stories that will turn your fears into expectant hope. You have the opportunity of partnering with God in the destiny he has for your adult children through prayer.

FERN NICHOLS, founder of Moms in Prayer International

Once again, Jodie Berndt has done her homework. As the mother of seven grown children, five of whom have added their spouses to our family mix, I read each chapter of this book with a heart hungry for encouragement and hope. I wasnt disappointed! I have been reinvigorated to take my stand at the wall and believe God for my children, their spouses, and my grandchildren. Thank you, Jodie, I needed this!

TERRY MEEUWSEN, cohost of The 700 Club and founder of Orphans Promise

Jodie Berndts books, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children and Praying the Scriptures for Your Teen, were on our bedside table for almost two decades. We prayed through a different chapter every night. All the peaceful sleep we had raising five kids we owe to God, who met us through the prayers Jodie so wisely crafted. We are overjoyed to continue this journey of trusting God as we read Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children.

MARK AND SUSAN MERRILL, founders of Family First and authors of The Passionate Mom and All Pro Dad

Jodie Berndt has written a magnum opus for everyone who wants a practical way to pray for their adult kids. Her book is filled with stories and real-life situations that clearly identify issues every child will encounter and then lays out a praying plan to address those issues with wisdom, biblical counsel, and practical parental advice. This book will become your constant companion for many years as your children go through all the stages of their lives. Well done, Jodie!

JOE BATTAGLIA, broadcaster, author of The Politically Incorrect Jesus, and president of Renaissance Communications

Jodie Berndt knows what its like to have to trust God in the tricky placesthose seasons when outcomes are uncertain or when our childrens lives dont look like we thought they would. She takes us by the hand andwith wisdom, compassion, and a dose of her trademark good humorleads us straight to Gods throne and gives us a biblically based template to express our hearts deepest longings. Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children invites you to slip your hand into Gods and pray with confidence, trusting him to hear your cry, accomplish his purposes, and give you his peace.

SUSAN A YATES, author of Risky Faith and Raising Kids with Character That Lasts

Jodie Berndt provides invaluable wisdom and encouragement to keep you spiritually connected with your adult children. She invites you to slip your hand into Gods to join him in the work he keeps on doing after they leave the safety and comfort of your home. Chapter by chapter, she equips you with the necessary tools to pray Word-filled, character-shaping, life-transforming prayers for the children who have left the nest but not your heart.

WENDY BLIGHT, Proverbs 31 First 5 writing team, Bible teacher, and author of I Know His Name and Living So That

Parents, read this book! It might not make you a faster runner, but it will give you a leg up in praying Gods Word powerfully for your adult children. You will gain a peace and a sense of purpose as you parent your children on your knees in prayer.

HONORABLE JIM RYUN, Olympic medalist and world record holder in the mile, former congressman, and author of In Quest of Gold

This is the best kind of bookone you pray-read because it informs your mind while also invoking your prayers. I found myself devouring Jodie Berndts unassuming (but wise) insight and then pausing to pray the Scripture she lists. And then I would read again. And then stop to pray. This book will never make it to my bookshelf, because it has already found a permanent home on my bedside table. Ill pray-read it again and again. (Andpsstthese pages are for parents with children of all ages, like mine are, not just those with grown children.)

SARA HAGERTY, author of Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet and Unseen

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Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children

Copyright 2017 by Jodie Berndt

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Zondervan, 3900 Sparks Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

Epub Edition October 2017 ISBN 9780310348078

ISBN 978-0-310-34804-7 (softcover)

ISBN 978-0-310-34807-8 (ebook)

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