Parents Who Pray

Adapted from Stormie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Parent

Pour out your heart like water before the face of the Lord.

Lift your hands toward Him for the life of your young children. (Lamentations 2:19)

“My mom has been a great mother to me. She encourages me and tries to help me with everything. I am very thankful for her prayers and love. She prays for me daily and I think that is one of the reasons I make it through school and life…because of them, I am alive on this earth…Mom’s praying worked…even when our prayers aren’t answered right away, just praying or being prayed for makes me feel better. I am thankful for God and my mother. Thank you, Mom.”

- Amanda Omartian, 13 years old, daughter of author Stormie Omartian, in Forward to The Power of a Praying Parent

“…But one of the many wonderful qualities my parents possess, the one that I respect most is their persistence in prayer for me and my sister in our everyday lives…I am eternally grateful to my parents their persistence in praying over my life.”

- Christopher Omartian, 18 years old, son of author Stormie Omartian, in Forward to The Power of a Praying Parent

Hints and Tips from The Power of a Praying Parent

1. Start from the time they are conceived (Ps 139; Ps 147:13)

2. Create an extensive, personalized list per child in your prayer journal.

3. Use God’s word as your weapon – and appropriate it for your prayers (Jn 14:13-14, Eph 6:17-18, Heb 4:12)

4. God’s word will not return void – it is NEVER ineffectual or without fruit (Is 55:11)

5. Discipline them, guide them, help them learn how make godly choices (Prov 22:6; Eph 6:4)

6. Remember that it’s not the perfect parent that makes the difference in the life of a child – it’s the praying parent. That’s something we can ALL be.

Some things to pray for:

1. Releasing My Child into God’s Hands

2. Securing Protection from Harm

3. Feeling Loved and Accepted

4. Establishing an Eternal Future

5. Honoring Parents and Resisting Rebellion

6. Maintaining Good Family Relationships

7. Attracting Godly Friends and Role Models

8. Developing a Hunger for the Things of God

9. Being the Person God Created

10. Following Truth, Rejecting Lies

11. Enjoying a Life of Health and Healing

12. Having the Motivation for Proper Body Care

13. Instilling the Desire to Learn

14. Identifying God-Given Gifts and Talents

15. Learning to Speak Life

16. Staying Attracted to Holiness and Purity

17. Praying through a Child’s Room

18. Enjoying Freedom from Fear

19. Receiving a Sound Mind

20. Inviting the Joy of the Lord

21. Destroying a Heritage of Family Bondage

22. Avoiding Alcohol, Drugs, and other Addictions

23. Rejecting Sexual Immorality

24. Finding the Perfect Mate

25. Living Free of Unforgiveness

26. Walking in Repentance

27. Breaking Down Ungodly Strongholds

28. Seeking Wisdom and Discernment

29. Growing in Faith

30. Praying Together with Other Parents