An Invitation to Prayer for Mothers

By Jack Countryman

Prayer is one of the essential tools the Lord bestows on mothers to reveal His will, to calm their hearts, and to equip them for daily living and parenting.

It’s no easy task being a mother, raising children to be godly adults of integrity and character, especially with the temptations and distractions in today’s culture. Fortunately, there’s a way to access the true source of guidance, encouragement, peace, patience and wisdom—prayer! An Invitation to Prayer for Mothers is a tremendous sourcebook of prayers covering 91 subjects ranging from Ability to Wisdom, set in alphabetical order for quick and easy access. Included are pages at the back for recording personal thoughts or writing your own prayers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Release date: Mar 28, 2010
• ISBN: 9781418584092

Jack Countryman

Jack Countryman is the founder of JCountryman gift books, a division of Thomas Nelson, and is the recipient of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's Kip Jordan Lifetime Achievement Award. Over the past 30 years, he has developed bestselling gift books such as God's Promises for Your Every Need, God's Promises for Men, God's Promises for Women, God Listens, and Red Letter Words of Jesus. Countryman's books have sold more than 27 million units. His graduation books alone have sold nearly 2 million units.

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An Invitation to

Prayer for Mothers

is a special gift for:

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From:

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Date:

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May you have many defining

moments with God . . .

An

Invitation

to Prayer

for Mothers

by Jack Countryman

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CONTENTS

Ability   1 Peter 4:11

Abstain   1 Peter 2:11-12

Abundant   Psalm 86:4-5

Acceptable   Ephesians 5:8-10

Affectionate   Romans 12:10

Afraid   Isaiah 12:2

Always   Philippians 4:4-5

Anger   Ephesians 4:26-27

Anxious   Philippians 4:6-7

Ask   Ephesians 3:20

Assurance   Hebrews 10:22-23

Beauty   1 Peter 3:3-4

Believe   John 14:1-3

Blessed   Proverbs 31:28-31

Blessing   Ephesians 1:3-4

Burden   Psalm 55:22

Care   1 Peter 5:6-7

Children   Psalm 127:3-4

Chosen   Psalm 119:30-32

Christ   Ephesians 3:14-19

Comfort   2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Compassion   Psalm 145:8-9

Confession   Hebrews 4:14-16

Confidence   1 John 5:14-15

Contentment   1 Timothy 6:6-8

Counselor   Isaiah 9:6

Courage   Deuteronomy 31:6

Delight   Psalm 37:4-5

Desire   Revelation 22:16-17

Disappointment   Romans 5:3-5

Eternal Life   Romans 6:22-23

Faith   Hebrews 11:1, 3

Favor   Proverbs 8:32-35

Fear   Psalm 27:1-3

Forever   Psalm 118:1, 4

Forgiveness   Psalm 103:1-4

Freedom   John 8:31-32

Gift   James 1:16-17

Godliness   1 Timothy 4:7-9

Grace   Psalm 84:11

Guidance   John 16:13-15

Happy   Proverbs 16:20-21

Heal   Isaiah 61:1-2

Heart   Romans 10:9-10

Holy   Romans 12:1-2

Holy Spirit   John 14:15-18

Hope   Ephesians 1:17-19

Humble   James 4:7-8, 10

Instruction   Proverbs 4:11-13

Intercession   Romans 8:26-27

Jealousy   Song of Solomon 8:6

Joy   John 15:10-11

Kindness   Ephesians 4:31-32

Life   Proverbs 8:32-35

Light   Luke 11:33-36

Listen   Isaiah 55:2-3

Live   Galatians 5:22-25

Lord   Psalm 145:17-21

Love   1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Mercy   Ephesians 2:4-8

Mind   Colossians 3:1-3

Morning   Psalm 30:4-5

New   Ezekiel 36:26-27

Obey   Colossians 3:20, 23-24

Patience   James 1:2-4

Peace   Romans 5:1-2; Colossians 3:15

Perfect   Isaiah 26:3-4

Praise   Psalm 150

Prayer   Jeremiah 33:3

Pride   Proverbs 8:12-14, 17

Pure   Philippians 4:8

Purpose   Romans 8:27-28

Quiet   1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Rejoice   Philippians 4:4-5

Rest   Matthew 11:28-30

Righteous   Psalm 5:11-12

Sacrifice   Romans 12:1-2

Seek   Isaiah 55:6

Serve   Galatians 5:13-14

Soul   Psalm 23:1-4

Spirit   2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Strength   Psalm 46:1-3

Tender   Colossians 3:12-13

Tongue   Proverbs 10:18-21

Transgressions   Psalm 103:11-12

Treasure   Luke 12:32-34

Wisdom   Proverbs 4:4b-6

Worthy   Ephesians 4:1-3

Word   John 1:1-5

PREFACE

An Invitation to Prayer for Mothers will draw you closer to the heavenly Father and encourage your heart. Prayer is one of the essential tools the Lord grants to all of us to reveal His will, calm our hearts, and equip us in our daily living and parenting.

Each mother celebrates great joys in life as well as facing challenges of every kind and size. Philippians 4:6 encourages us to pray about everything. So whether you are the mother of a small child, the mother of adult children, the spiritual mother to a new believer, or a mentor to other women, the prayers and Scriptures in this book will help you grow closer to God and experience the fullness of motherhood that God ordained for you and those you love.

In each entry, you will find a focus word, a related Scripture verse, and a prayer to lead you in your time with the Lord. May God lead, guide, and affirm you in your calling of motherhood.