Comments from Readers of Jay Payleitner’s Books 52 Things Daughters Need from Their Dads “My little girl is almost two and your book really put things in perspective…It makes you look at who you are, who you should be, and who you want your daughter to see.” —Mark, Illinois “Two little girls, 10 and 8. I have been thanking God every day for the past week since I saw your book in the airport. Completely inspirational and has driven me to recommit to myself and my family to be a thoughtful and caring presence in their lives.” —Jim, New York “Your book was very touching. I think I even wept at the first few chapters. I am a father to a seven-month-old special girl, and I think it is impossible to do it without God’s help. We are on a mission!” —Kok Siang, Singapore 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad “Your book has inspired me to try harder with my sons and give to them time and wisdom my dad (who wasn’t around except for holidays) was unable to give to me.” —John, Oregon “I’ve highlighted and put notes all over the book, and it’s definitely one of my favorites.” —Aaron, Virginia “I have been searching for such a book I can give to my son-in-law as he and my daughter await the birth of their first child…and depending on whether my grandchild is a boy or girl, there may be another book of yours in his future as well!” —Bill, California 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands “Reading your book was a great reminder of simple things I can do to be intentional on a regular basis.” —Alem, Illinois 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives “This book is definitely helping me in my marriage as well as my household… For every wife struggling and wondering what’s going on in that big head of our husband, I want to say thank you…for your insight, your knowledge, and your suggestions!” —Keisha, North Carolina 52 Things Wives Need from Their Husbands 52 Things Husbands Need from Their Wives “My husband and I are reading these books together, and it has been so much fun! I love your style of writing. And your words of wisdom have helped me to focus on some things in my marriage I haven’t given much thought to for a long time, if ever. You are my new favorite author! Keep up the good work. —Rachelle, Wisconsin “Thank you for taking the time to share in such a lighthearted, humorous way. Your insights helped us see things from a different perspective. Marriage can be challenging but it is a treasure we must protect.” —Crystal, Illinois 10 Conversations Kids Need to Have with Their Dads “Jay is encouraging to all dads. The ‘10 conversations’ are all important talks we should have with our kids…I still like how he said that the best times to talk to your kids are not always about the important things, but to talk anytime about small things.” —Mike HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS EUGENE, OREGON Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. 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Cover by Left Coast Design, Portland, Oregon Cover photo © Chepko Danil Vitalevich Jay Payleitner is represented by MacGregor Literary, Inc. 52 THINGS TO PRAY FOR YOUR KIDS Copyright © 2015 by Jay Payleitner Published by Harvest House Publishers Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Payleitner, Jay K. 52 things to pray for your kids / Jay Payleitner. pages cm ISBN 978-0-7369-6029-8 (pbk.) ISBN 978-0-7369-6030-4 (eBook) 1. Prayer—Christianity. 2. Parents—Prayers and devotions. I. Title. II Title: Fifty-two things to pray for your kids. BV283.C5P39 2015 248.3'2085—dc23 2014028432 All rights reserved. No part of this electronic publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, digital, photocopy, recording, or any other— without the prior written permission of the publisher. The authorized purchaser has been granted a nontransferable, nonexclusive, and noncommercial right to access and view this electronic publication, and purchaser agrees to do so only in accordance with the terms of use under which it was purchased or transmitted. Participation in or encouragement of piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of author’s and publisher’s rights is strictly prohibited. Contents Comments from Readers of Jay Payleitner’s Books Dedication A Quiz: Determining Your PQ Foreword by Nancie Carmichael Introduction: What a Privilege! 1. Pray When You Hear a Siren 2. Pray Over Them at Night 3. Pray for That Tree House As You Build It 4. Pray Because Jesus Did 5. Pray for Their Future Spouse 6. Pray Watching the Horizon 7. Pray They Get Caught 8. Pray Psalm 127 9. Pray for Their Teams and Teammates 10. Pray That Their Eyes Be Opened 11. Pray for Daily Bread 12. Pray Rocking 13. Pray for Angels 14. Pray Unexpectedly, Inescapably, and Irresistibly 15. Pray for a Faraway Friend 16. Pray Lullabies That May Not Be Lullabies 17. Pray Like This (Matthew 6:9-13) 18. Pray for Their Rotten, Terrible, Creepy Siblings 19. Pray for Those Who Persecute You 20. Pray Like Hannah 21. Pray Big…and Trust God 22. Pray Through the Desert 23. Pray That They Don’t Get Put in a Box 24. Pray with Both Persistence and Consistency 25. Pray A-C-T-S 26. Pray for Spiritual Protection 27. Pray They Stick with It 28. Pray Away Demons 29. Pray Illegally 30. Pray Straw into the Manger 31. Pray They Are Not Scared of the Holy Ghost 32. Pray for a Lost Wallet 33. Pray Using Names 34. Pray Submissive Prayers 35. Pray Your Own Prayer Requests with Your Kids 36. Pray for Your Church 37. Pray You Have the Courage and Wisdom to Break Your Child’s Plate 38. Pray Out Your Anger 39. Pray for Peer Evangelism (But Don’t Call It That!) 40. Pray for a Ceiling Garden 41. Pray Despite the Pain 42. Pray for Your Neighbors 43. Pray Scripture 44. Pray for Their Teen Years 45. Pray Conspicuously 46. Pray Briefly 47. Pray for a Parking Space—Or Not