New must read book... Praying for Boys

I don’t mind admitting it. I was quite nervous when I first heard that I was going to give birth to a baby boy. We had a cute little one year old girl who was keeping us on our toes, but I’m well acquainted with the girl world. I know all of its drama, joys and tears. I know it was a scary journey ahead, but felt better equipped due to by own past of girl drama.  But boys? A whole new scary world for me. And then God, in His gracious manner of teaching me to rely on Him, decided to bless me with yet another boy, right as I was trying to figure the first one out.

From the time my boys were babies, I’ve sensed the enormous need to bathe them deeply in prayer. They are these sweet, affectionate, energetic little men who have tender hearts inside these strong competitive boyish bodies. I want them to stay sweet and kind, but grow up with bold courage and strength to face the culture around them and become the spiritual leaders that I believe God has called them to be. There just seems to be SO much to pray for, and I often don’t even know where to begin.

That’s why I was so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of Brooke McLaughlin’s Praying for Boys launch team and share the word about this fabulous new resource. This brand new book, Praying for Boys, comes with the honest approach to prayer from a mom of boys who wants the very things for her sons that I do. She breaks down the areas of greatest need when praying for our sons, such as integrity, pride, obedience, and the fruit of the Spirit. She offers encouragement to us as moms of boys, and gives example prayers to guide us as we pray. There are even questions available for deeper study and/or discussion groups.

This book was a breath of fresh air to me as I strive to not only parent my boys well, but pray for my boys well. I want to be like Susanna Wesley, who is known for her ability to pray in the midst of mothering many children. Apparently she would put her apron over her head so her children knew that it was no time to bother mama – she was in communion with her Savior. I don’t know about the apron, but I do hope that my children know their mom is their biggest prayer warrior… and that real victory comes when we are willing to get down on our knees.

So don't miss it!  Get your copy here.