When Moms Pray Together: True Stories of God's Power to Transform Your Child

by Fern Nichols

Book Overview

Cada oraci n es importante. Se ha preguntado alguna vez si orar por sus hijos hace la diferencia? La verdad es que, Cuando las madres oran juntas, el coraz n de Dios es tocado y las cosas empiezan a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589975596
• ISBN13: 9781589975590
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Focus on the Family Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Inspiring and educating!

I was sent the new book When Moms Pray Together from Tyndale to review. Like some of the other books I've reviewed recently it was a compilation of several short stories. These types of books are one of my favorites because with my busy schedule I don't have to sit and read the book from cover to cover. I can read as I get time and don't feel like I have to go back and recap what I already read. When Moms Pray Together was a very inspiring read. Told by mothers for mothers, and compiled by author Fern Nichols (president and founder of Moms In Touch International), the book is a result of the years MITI has spent reaching moms across the world and encouraging them and educating them on how to pray for their children. I was really touched by these stories, and at the same time convicted about the way I have been praying for my children. In the very first chapter I was confronted by the fact that I don't always pray the way I should for them. Many times my prayers are selfish prayers. In the midst of these stories of moms and their personal struggles with their children, there are so many lessons to be learned. I am so glad that I had the chance to review this book. I can say that it just may be life-changing for me! Too many times I forget to treat them like the gift they are, the gift God gave me! (Can you tell I'm feeling like a really bad mom right now?!)

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I absolutely loved reading this book! The stories were inspiring and I cried as I saw the grace and mercy of the Father being revealed time and again through answered prayers. The book is easy to read, and is definitely a page turner. But, if you don't have time to read the whole book, it is also easy to pick up at any time. I would recommend this book for any Mama at any age!

Two Thumbs Up for When Moms Pray Together

Sometimes, as parents, prayer is the only thing that can get us through certain situations with our kids; actually, ditto that for life in general, not just as parents. When Moms Pray Together, by Fern Nichols, is a book that every mom should read, in my opinion. The book is published by Tyndale House with Focus on the Family. It's a book that is filled from cover to cover with inspirational stories of the power of prayer in the lives of 25 moms and their children. In my own prayer life, I sometimes struggle with how to pray. Fern Nichols founded Moms In Touch International, an organization that gets moms together to pray for their children and their schools. I like the concept of moms praying together. It just makes complete sense.....it's a way for them to connect both with each other and with God.....it's a way for moms to form prayer alliances together for the sakes of their children. As I read through the stories, there were a few that really stuck out to me. Here are just a few of the stories from the Table of Contents: Ready for Anything From Breaking the Law to Enforcing the Law The Heartbreak of Bulimia Life with a Drug-Addicted Teenager A Divine Heart Transplant My Heart Still Sings: A Mom Faces Her Child's Suicide The Legacy of a Praying Mom Impacts Korea Taking MITI to Ethiopia Hope for Moms of Prodigals ....and many more. The very first story, Ready for Anything, really gripped my attention from the get-go. Connie Halfaker, a mom in California, had two children, but her daughter was the focus of this particular story. She told about how active her daughter was as a toddler, which I can totally relate to with Jaden, and how hard it was just keeping up with her, least of all everything else. Dawn was a very strong-willed child and "bucked authority." As Dawn came to school age, Connie joined one of the MITI prayer groups, and learned how effective prayer can be. Dawn continued to be the subject of Connie's prayers through the years, as she faced certain situations. After graduating high school, though, Dawn ended up attending West Point, the type of school that Connie would have never imagined for her strong-willed child. Dawn went on to graduate and become an officer, she deployed to Iraq, and sacrificed her arm for her country, when her Humvee was attacked by a rocket-propelled grenade. It was just such a moving story, that through all those years of anxiety and sometimes fear in the latter, God answered Connie's prayers. He took care of her little girl. One other story that really was heart-wrenching but life-changing was My Heart Still Sings. A mom struggles with her connection to God after her son takes his own life (due to a struggle with bipolar disorder). I can't imagine going through something like this, but only by the grace of God. Each story begins with Scripture and a quote. Then, the story is told by the mom who is the subject of that particular chapter. At the end of each chapt

The Power of Praying Moms

As Christian Mothers, we want what is best for our children. We want them to grow in their love for the Lord. We want them to develop a deep, life-long relationship with Christ. When something bad happens, we wonder where we went wrong... When Moms Pray Together is a collection of stories from moms, members of Moms In Touch International, who saw the power of prayer realized in their lives, the lives of their children, and the lives of those around them. I was inspired by the stories in this book. I did not want to put it down as I read about the heartache that these mothers faced as their children and/or the children of those around them went through difficulties such as drug abuse, learning disabilities, bulimia, premature birth, accidents, rebellion... These mothers turned to the Lord in prayer. They prayed together in the Lord's name and saw amazing results. Sometimes, the results were seen immediately and sometimes it took many, many years of faithful prayers. This book, these inspirational stories, reinforced in my mind the importance of showering our kids in prayer. We need to be praying the scriptures over our kids. While bad things can and probably will still happen in our lives and the lives of our children, we can find comfort in the power of prayer, in the power of our Lord. I strongly recommend this book for all mothers. For those going through difficult times with their kids, it will be an encouragement. For others, it will be a reminder that we need to continue to be vigilant in our prayers for our children.

Pray for your children..

Within these 25 stories, recounted by the moms who lived them speak to all of us the true power that prayer holds and God's intervention within their lives. Your emotions will take every turn in reading these stories. The power that prayer has will leave you so inspired! He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him ~ Psalm 91:15 As mother's, I'm sure we can all relate to many of the world's stressors in raising children today. This wonderful book is a great reference to hang on to not only in times of need, but daily prayer in general. This will continue to build your faith in God, giving you strength and hope for yourself and your family. I highly recommend this Powerful book! You can check out the complete review here.. [...]