Praying Through a Child's Illness: 28 Days of Prayer

By Wessel Bentley

It's every parent's nightmare—their child is seriously ill, and there's little they can do about it—besides pray.

Sensitive to the emotions of others, Bentley lays a carefully crafted foundation for reflection, prayer, and conversation for parents or caregivers as they care for a seriously ill child. Bentley writes from personal experience with his own son, who was born with heart problems. He often reminds readers that to be the best caregiver for their child, they must also care for themselves.

Each of the 28 days of prayer includes a meditation accompanied by scripture verses, a prayer, and a suggestion for a daily activity, which ranges from remembering a verse as a mantra for the day to finding time for personal sabbath.

4 weeks • Includes Leader's Guide for small groups

• Language: English
• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Release date: Jul 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9780835811521

Wessel Bentley

Rev. Dr. Wessel Bentley is chief researcher at the Research Institute for Theology and Religion (University of South Africa). He is an ordained minister in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. Bentley, his wife, and two sons live in Pretoria. Bentley is the author of *The Miracles of Jesus** and two books in the 28 Days of Prayer series: *Facing Financial Struggle** and *Praying Through a Child's Illness.**

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