Praying the scriptures for your teenagers : discover how to pray God's purpose for their lives

OVER 500,000 SOLD IN THE PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES SERIESIt's never been tougher to be a teenager--or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they ask to borrow the car keys, this book will help you make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life.Bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt has walked and prayed through the teen years with her four children. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your teen's life, including:Your teen's characterYour teen's relationshipsYour teen's health and safetyYour teen's victory over temptation... and so much more With humor and a warm, personal style, Jodie reassures you that there is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of and provided for in his Word. No matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of God's reach.Praise for Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens:'Trained in the trenches of praying her own children through their teen years (and beyond), Jodie Berndt's wisdom reads like pure encouragement from a gentle mentor. Intensely practical, honest, and relatable, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens is far more than a book; it's a valuable tool for anyone who wants to be a warrior, a faithful intercessor in praying God's Word over the teens in their lives. What a vital resource to guide us as we pray our teens through one of the most intense seasons of their lives!'--Katie Westenberg, author of I Choose Brave It's never been tougher to be a teenager—or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they ask to borrow the car keys, this book will help you make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life. Bestselling author and Bible teacher Jodie Berndt has walked and prayed through the teen years with her four children. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens teaches you how to pray for all aspects of your teen's life, including: Your teen's character Your teen's relationships Your teen's health and safety Your teen's victory over temptation . . . and so much more With humor and a warm, personal style, Jodie reassures you that there is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of and provided for in his Word. No matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of God's reach. A reference version of the prayers is available in the audiobook companion PDF download. Praise for Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: "Trained in the trenches of praying her own children through their teen years (and beyond), Jodie Berndt's wisdom reads like pure encouragement from a gentle mentor. Intensely practical, honest, and relatable, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens is far more than a book; it's a valuable tool for anyone who wants to be a warrior, a faithful intercessor in praying God's Word over the teens in their lives. What a vital resource to guide us as we pray our teens through one of the most intense seasons of their lives!" — Katie Westenberg, author of I Choose Brave Prayer can be your greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising teenagers in today's world. Now expanded, this book features updated content on issues like pornography, addiction, self-harm, anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment, and more. It's never been tougher to be a teen—or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time they borrow the car keys, you can take your concerns to God through prayer. Drawing on the power of God's Word, this updated and expanded edition of Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens equips you to pray about the difficult issues your teen may face: Relationship challenges Doubts about their faith Depression Rejection Sexual purity Substance abuse Eating disorders . . . and much more This book also guides you in praying about everything from your teen's character and safety to the purposes and plans that God has for his or her future. Filled with engaging illustrations, biblical insights, and compelling prayer principles, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens shows how to make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life. With a grace-filled approach and a warm, personal style, author Jodie Berndt encourages you that there is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of, and provided for, in his Word—and that, no matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of his reach. Prayer can be your greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising teenagers in today's world. This book offers palpable help to pray about the stormy issues your teen faces. It's never been tougher to be a teenager--or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time he or she borrows the car keys, you can take your concerns to God through prayer. Drawing on the power of God's Word, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens equips you to pray about the difficult issues your teen may face: Relationship challenges Doubts about their faith Depression Rejection Sexuality Eating disorders . . . and much more This book also guides you in praying about everything from your teen's character and safety to the purposes and plans that God has for his or her future. Filled with engaging historical, biblical, and contemporary illustrations, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens shows how to make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life. With humor and a warm, personal style, author Jodie Berndt encourages you that there is not a need your teen will face that God has not already thought of, and provided for, in his Word--and that, no matter how far away our kids may be, they are never out of his reach. It's never been tougher to be a teenager-or the parent of one. Thankfully, from your teen's first date to the next time he or she borrows the car keys, you can take your concerns to God through prayer. Drawing on God's Word, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teenager offers palpable help to pray about the stormy issues your teen faces: Relationships Depression Rejection Sexuality Eating disorders . and much more. This book also guides you in praying about everything from your teen's character and safety to the purposes and plans that God has for his or her life. Filled with historical, biblical, and contemporary illustrations, Praying the Scriptures for Your Teenager shows how to make the Bible your source for prayers that can powerfully influence your teen's life. With humor and a warm, personal style, author Jodie Berndt encourages you that, in this sometimes daunting new world, "when you pray the Scriptures, you tap into the same power that has kept teenagers safe for generations." "Jodie Berndt offers hundreds of biblically based prayers, so you can pray specifically--and expectantly--about the things that matter most to you and your teen. This expanded edition features updated content on issues like pornography, addiction, self-harm, anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment, and more"-- Provided by publisher Prayer is one of the most effective ways a parent can influence a teenager's life. Using an engaging mix of scriptural insights and true-life stories, Jodie Berndt offers hundreds of biblically based prayers, all'topically arranged, so that you can'pray specifically'and expectantly'about'the things that matter most to you and your teen