I had higher expectations from this book. The end of the book is more practical, with a day by day prayer for children. The book is basic, I personally did not feel like it renewed my mind about praying for my children. There are some valuable principles presented, but it is just a starting point.

If you don´t know how to start or how to pray you may find this book very helpful. My two grandmas have always prayed for me, every day, by name (even when they have several grandchildren). One of them passed away, she was the one who prayed every night and I always think: Now I only have one grandma who prays for me every day... what a legacy. I want to be that kind of parent for my children. One who always prays for them and they can be sure not a single day passes without prayer. I still have the grandma who prays every morning... I want to tell the same to my children, and if God allows to my grandchildren. This short book gives you the ideas of topics to pray every day of the week, also for your family and the nation, it involves the fast for them as well. Wednesdays are the day I have chosen to focus on them. Sometimes I forget the power of prayer, but then I see the grace and care God has with me and I know it is because of some other people's prayers. I want to have prayers that matter, not just meaningless repetition or a grocery list of requests. It is important to pray scripture. This book is helpful for parents and grandparents. I think it would be lovely if teachers and leaders read it to and get involved praying for their students more often.

This was a beautifully written book for parents and how to properly pray for their children. This was something I needed as I'm watching my two beautiful children struggle.

Parents cannot keep children protected from the dangers of the world by themselves. Some kids reject Christ outright, some drift away, some accept Christ and follow Him. The best tool that parents have to help their children is prayer. Erwin W. Lutzer gives practical help in A Practical Guide for Praying Parents.

Praying for your kids is something that you know you need to do, but may not know how to do more than just ask God to guide them and keep them safe. Using passages from the Bible, and showing how to use them to form your prayer, the book gives you a basis for going beyond generic and repetitious prayers. This has the added benefit of strengthening your faith as you ask God to help your child.

This book is written in simple language, and is a great read for any parent or grandparent. The information also can be extended to any family member that you want to pray for.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Parents looking to "up their prayer game" for their children need look no further for a concise, biblical, and practical resource. Simply grab a copy of respected pastor and leader Erwin Lutzer's new release, A Practical Guide for Praying Parents, because in this small volume, you'll find renewed focus and energy for your prayers.

Readers begin by learning how their prayers should begin with the attitude, "Lord, change me" and then move to prayers for God to change their children. Lutzer covers some basics--asking God to let sin become bitter to your children so that grace becomes sweeter and doing spiritual battle for your child. After that foundation, Lutzer provides readers with some daily prayer guides, each day's prayers focusing on a different topic or idea, such as protection from evil, grasping their identity in Christ, and freedom from self-incrimination. I found the brief intro to each topic enlightening, biblically-based, and encouraging. As for the prayers at the end of each chapter--they're not just for memorizing. Sure, you can do that, but you'll come away actually feeling that Lutzer has come alongside of you, the reader, to mentors you and model how to pray through different and difficult topics. Helpful, hopeful, practical, and well worth the investment.

Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for this honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Short chapters, Easy to Read. The prayers were simple. The core message was good, however the book seems a bit dated in the language used.

A well-written book by a respected author, A Guide for Praying Parents addresses the issues surrounding praying for our children, even adult children.

Wonderful book on praying for your kids. Very meaningful.

Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free,it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

A Practical Guide For Praying Parents by Erwin W. Lutzer is an amazing resource that every parent should have. This book will help you with not only what to pray but how to pray as well.
This book addresses:
-How to pray when children have hardened hearts
-How to pray for children who have become wayward prodigals
-How to become a prayer warrior who prays in the face of spiritual warfare
This book has helped me in the daily spiritual discipline of prayer and had helped me grow in my relationship with God. I really appreciate the prayers that are provided in the book.
I would recommend this book to anyone who has children.