Prayers of a Parent Set (4-Volumes)

“I know of no other guide to parental prayer like Nielson’s tender, insightful, gospel-rich, and loving little book. Read it and you will find yourself praying for new things for your children in new ways.”

“Filled with faith, hope, and love, each prayer is accompanied by relevant Scripture and a focused exhortation to help any parent to put into words what they long for in their hearts. . . . My wife and I look forward to using [this book]!”

“It can be tough to pause and intentionally pray for our children prayers that align with the concerns of God laid out in his Word. This is where Kathleen’s prayers come alongside us in our weariness, anxiety, and ambitions. These prayers are worth sitting with, chewing on, and praying. I will be using and sharing this resource for many years to come.”

“Because poetic expression (with its ‘rhythms, sounds, and meanings’) naturally lodges in our minds and elevates our thoughts—especially when it is based on sacred Scripture—it enlarges our vocabulary for prayer. This book is a wonderful gift to both parent and child. Highly recommended!”

“Kathleen Nielson has coupled scriptural truth with beautifully crafted poetic prayers that bring hope. . . . [You] will be challenged in the prayers you pray—prayers that are bound to change not only your children’s hearts but yours as well.”

“I wish I had had this collection of beautiful, thoughtful, tender prayers when our children were teenagers. They will greatly enrich and beautify the prayers of many a grateful parent.”

“Our love for our children makes our hearts feel as though they may burst. How fitting, then, for such overflowing love to be directed in God-centered and beautifully penned prayer to our heavenly Father. Nielson crafts into prayers the longings our hearts have for our teenagers. I found that the faith-filled prayers contained in this volume beget even more prayers! Who can estimate the precious value of a resource like this?”

“We love how these beautiful, biblical prayers help us to ‘pray most earnestly’ (1 Thess. 3:10), to ‘pray without ceasing’ (1 Thess. 5:17), and to pray specifically for our own children.”

“Kathleen Nielson understands the longings of our hearts for the spiritual flourishing of our children. She gives these longings beautiful and Bible-shaped expression. A treasure for every Christian parent!”

“As our children grow, so do many of our concerns. Kathleen Nielson’s beautifully written book is a wonderful guide to help parents pray for a variety of needs. Although young adults may leave our homes, they never leave our hearts. These daily prayers will bless them wherever they may go.”

“Much parenting happens on our knees. But what do we say? How do we pray? In Prayers of a Parent for Young Adults, Kathleen Nielson provides prayers using Scripture and her own experience. Take this book and learn how to pray by ‘listening’ to Kathleen as she has prayed for her children.”

“Kathleen Nielson [is] a diligent student of God’s Word, a wonderful writer, and a praying mother. . . . Because these prayers are so Scripture saturated, you can have confidence that you are praying in accord with the will of our good and sovereign God. Take up and read, and pray, and by God’s grace you could change your world.”

“This book will give you words to pray and encouragement to ponder as you navigate the issues and challenges of real-world parenting. It helped me. I think it will help you as well.”

“Kathleen Nielson has written a book that will improve your prayer life for your children. As you read this book, you can feel the love, compassion, concern, and wisdom of a mother who has thoughtfully prayed for her own children and those of others for years. It is a beautiful expression of how to guide others to Christ while expressing the love Christ has for his own.”