Yet, we know prayer is important. We know, especially in this day and age, we - and our grandchildren (and children) need all the prayer they can get. We want to be people who pray; and people who pray deeply, but are not sure how to be this kind of person.
Well, please allow me to help you. I understand these feelings about prayer and struggled many years to be a person who prayed. Then one Sunday I heard Dr. Ed Dobson preach about how the best way to pray is to pray Scripture. This made sense to me, so being a writer, I started at Genesis and worked my way through the Bible to Revelation. Whenever I came to a passage I could pray, I wrote it out as a personalized Scripture prayer and divided it into seven parts, so I would be able to pray the passage more deeply by praying each portion over a week's time. This allowed me to pray regularly and to pray Scripture more deeply by spending a week praying through each passage!
When I became a grandma, I went back through these personalized Scripture prayers and added a prayer for my grandchildren (and children). I combined these prayers into two books, so far. One takes Scripture passages from the Old Testament and provides 52 weeks of personalized Scripture prayers for me to pray for myself, my adult children, and my grandchildren. The other is focused on praying passages from the Book of Psalms and provides 52 weeks of personalized Scripture prayers as well.
So, with the 2024 school year just being around the corner, I'd like to challenge and encourage you to commit to be a grandparent (parent) who prays the Scripture more deeply for yourself and for the people you love. We do not know what the rest of this year - or the coming year holds for us; the world seems to be very unsettled, to say the least. But, we do know Who holds the future and we are able to be people who talk with Him every day! We are able to be people who lift up those we love, every day in focused, deep prayer! When we trust God, we are steadfast and are able to experience His perfect peace. This is certainly what we want for the ones we love; at all times, but especially now with the upcoming election, the wars in Ukraine and Israel, and the uncertainties of day-to-day life in 2024. Our grandchildren (and/or young children) may especially feel fear as they see and hear about the things going on in this world.
If ever there was a time to help them learn to be people who talk with God, this is it. So, to help you be a praying grandparent/parent and to help them be praying children, I and my grandsons want you to know about our books, Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! and Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children - for children ages four through fourteen. Look what people are saying about the first book . . .“There is nothing more important Christian grandparents can do than to pray daily for their grandchildren. And what better way to pray than to pray through God’s prayer book, the Psalms. Whenever you pray Scripture back to God, you can be assured you are praying for His will to be done. Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! is a wonderful resource for all of us grandparents who want to pray more effectively for our grandkids.” - Wayne Rice - Dad of three, Grandpa of five; Co-founder of Youth Specialties, Director of Conferences for the Legacy Coalition, & Author of Generation to Generation
"Lynda Freeman has written an invaluable book which every grandparent and parent will benefit from. Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! provides an easy-to-grasp method of praying the words of Scripture for the children you love, as it is saturated with God's word, centered on the cross, and sure to help you develop a habit of praying for your child or grandchild. Lynda's simple, yet profound method has the potential to transform your prayer life and the lives of children." - Josh Mulvihill - Dad of five; Director of Resources Legacy Coalition, & Pastor of Children & Families Grace Church
“Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! is a fantastic resource. With easy to follow instructions, this book creates an environment where grandparents – and parents - can actively and regularly pray for their grandchildren /children. I am excited to see generations change as a result of investing in this rich spiritual discipline.” - Matthew Guevara - Dad of four; Executive Director of International Network of Children’s Ministry
“Lynda Freeman is a prayer warrior, firmly grounded in her love for Christ. Coupling her passion for God’s Word with her commitment to prayer, she has constructed this remarkable step-by-step guide for praying the Psalms.The structure of Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! is simple and user friendly. One passage of Scripture is assigned per week. This allows God’s Word to marinate as He reveals His message to the reader. The questions and prayer which accompany each passage are insightful; at times challenging.In a world muddied by lies, half-truths at best, it is imperative parents and grandparents return to their knees. We need to implore God to save the hearts of our children, grandchildren and future generations. Lynda Freeman offers a simple, but profound guide to help her readers accomplish this goal. She says it best with the following words: ‘Praying is not a last resort, it is our everyday plan.’” - Sherry Schumann - Mom of three, Grandma of three; Legacy Coalition Staff, Director of the Christian Grandparenting Network, and Author of The Christmas Bracelet
“Lynda provides an excellent tool for grandparents and parents to help them dig into God’s Word and develop a rich prayer life through the Scriptures. Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! is very practical in providing a guide to help grandparents and parents discover the richness of Scripture in a variety of ways and the beauty of a consistent prayer ministry for their grandchildren. As a grandparent of five wonderful grandchildren, this book has encouraged me to ‘dig deeper’ for their sake and His Glory.” - Jim Dahl - Dad of two, Grandpa of five; Children’s Pastor at Neighborhood Church, Pastor at Cow Creek Community Church, & Regional Liaison Manager for the California Board of Equalization“Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! from Lynda Freeman is an excellent tool to help grandparents and parents grow in their own walk, so they can lead the children they love further into the truths found in the Bible! It will help you form simple, heart felt prayers with your grandchildren /children. By praying Scripture back to God, we can expand our thinking and grow in our walk with Him.” - Faye Ann Bristol - Mom of five, Grandma of 12, & Great-grandma of three
“Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! is a great tool for us grandparents. I especially like the way it leads us into introspection and contemplation by asking a ton of questions . . . now if we can just slow down enough to allow those to work.” - Kevin Salsbury - Dad of three, Grandpa of six; Music Teacher, & Pastor Comins Mennonite Church
“I liked Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! very much. I think the material is desperately needed by grandparents and parents. I know of a number of grandma's who would love to have it right now.”- Catherine Jacobs - Mom of four, Grandma of four; Legacy Coalition Staff, Founder and Executive Director of Pass the Legacy Ministry, & Author of Seven Keys for “Salty” Grandparenting“I like the content of Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! and I love Lynda’s passion for grandparenting.” - Tom Olsson - Dad of three; Associate Pastor at Calvary Grand Rapids
Such kind words - I am honored each of these people took the time to read my book and oh, so happy they found Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! to be a helpful and usable tool to aid grandparents and parents as they pass on a heritage of faith to the children they love!“Take the power of praying the words of Scripture, the book of Psalms, and Lynda Freeman's newest title, Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! and you have a recipe for blessing your children and grandchildren. This book is a wonderful tool to help all those who desire to cover their loved ones in prayer. ” - Glenys Nellist - Mom of four, Grandma of four; Children's Ministry Coordinator, West MI Conference UMC, & Author of; Love Letters from God, Little Love Letters from God, & Snuggle Time Prayers
Now for a few words from people who took a look at Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children . . .
So, consider getting Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! for you and Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children for the children you love as the new school year begins. Make a point of praying each day - and connect in person, over the phone, or through email with the children you love to encourage them to do the same. Just imagine the difference doing this could make in the upcoming school year!
"I love this book. One of the best elements is how it is set up on different developmental levels. No matter the age of your child, they will find comfort in the Word of God, because they will be better able to understand the message. Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children is one of the best resources a grandparent, parent or Bible study teacher will give to a child. - Linda Ranson Jacobs - Mom, Grandma, Author, “The Single Parent Confident & Successful” Founder/Creator of DC4K -Divorce Care for Kids, Church Initiative Ministry Ambassador
“Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children” is a wonderful, insightful, and practical devotional book for loving adults to guide their children or grandchildren through. I love that the the author’s grandchildren contributed to the art in the book, which will certainly engage young readers. I look forward to guiding my son through this helpful resource." - Pastor Karl Bastian - Dad, founder of Kidology.org
"I love this joint project created by Lynda and her grandsons! Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children will help grandparents and parents be intentional in prayer and Bible reading with their grandchildren. It is easy to see how this book will enable grandparents and parents to pray more effectively for and with the children they love. As a children's ministry professional, I’m happy to see resources created for grandparents/ parents to help encourage a strong faith in the next generation. Grandparents are the second greatest influence in the lives of their grandchildren; what they do matters. This book is a helpful tool for special time together." - Jane Larson - Mom, Children’s Ministry Speaker, Legacy Coalition
So, consider getting Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! for you and Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children for the children you love as the new school year begins. Make a point of praying each day - and connect in person, over the phone, or through email with the children you love to encourage them to do the same. Just imagine the difference doing this could make in the upcoming school year!
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