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Scripture-Based Prayers for Your Daughter's Specific NeedsInstead of feeling overwhelmed by concerns for your daughter, enjoy the peace that comes when you pray targeted prayers for her straight from the Bible. No matter your girl's age, pray confidently about struggles she may be facing now and in the years to come. Covering five vital areas of a girl's life--her identity, heart, mind, relationships, and purpose--this easy-to-use book is ideal for anyone who feels intimidated or uncertain about what to pray for the girl they love. Rounding out the book are conversation starters and fun activities to help you guide your daughter into becoming a godly woman.

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Prayer in Christianity

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	18 juillet 2017
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441231444
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

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Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2017 by Teri Lynne Underwood
Published by Bethany House Publishers
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.bethanyhouse.com
Bethany House Publishers is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
www.bakerpublishinggroup.com
Ebook edition created 2017
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Control Number: 2017936457
ISBN 978-1-4412-3144-4
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
Scripture quotations labeled NLT are from the Holy Bible , New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
Scripture quotations labeled NIV are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Cover design by Dan Pitts
Cover photography by Getty Images / Emely
Author represented by the literary agency of Books & Such
Endorsements
“After losing my mother young, I grew up surrounded by boys. And after having two boys of my own, I was straight-up terrified of having a girl. A girl was all-new territory to me. For this mom afraid of messing up her daughter, this book is a lifeline. I might not be able to bubble wrap my girl away from the world, but I sure can wrap her up in fierce prayers and send her out into it bravely. Each prayer, each activity, each new way of seeing my girl with Jesus’ eyes filled me with gratitude and a hearty Amen for this book!”
— Lisa- Jo Baker , author of Never Unfriended and Surprised by Motherhood , and community manager at incourage.me
“I’m a mom of girls who feels desperate at times. The reality of what’s coming their way hits me and I feel frozen. Praying for Girls isn’t just a rally cry for prayer—it’s a practical and powerful weapon I can use daily. I feel equipped and cannot wait to share it with all my friends.”
— Courtney DeFeo , author of In This House, We Will Giggle and founder of Lil Light O’ Mine
“Teri Lynne Underwood understands girls—and moms. Her book Praying for Girls is one you’ll want t o keep on your bedside table for those sleepless nights when your heart is heavy and you just can’t find the words. She’s found them for you and will lead you on a journey that will ultimately invite your daughter and you deeper into God’s grace, love, and sovereignty.”
— Sissy Goff, LPC- MHSP , director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries and author of Raising Girls and Are My Kids on Track?
“I want my girls to be world changers. I want them to be strong. I also want them to be grace-filled seekers of truth. Meanwhile, the world is doing everything it can to claim their hearts. Teri Lynne understands that praying for our girls is never a waste of time. She reminds us in her sweet Southern style that it might be the most important part of our day.”
— Stacey Thacker , author of Fresh Out of Amazing: Opening Your Heart to God’ s Unexpected Invitation
“As a mom of seven daughters, this book will be put to good use. As I pore through the pages, I’m reminded of what an honor it is to prayerfully guide my daughters into womanhood. My favorite part is the Scripture-inspired prayers. I can’t recommend this book enough!”
— Tricia Goyer , USA Today bestselling author of over sixty books, including Praying for Your Future Husband
“This book makes me so happy. For years I’ve been asked to recommend a book about praying for girls, and now I finally can! Teri Lynne is deeply committed to the truth of God’s Word, and she understands how to apply it to godly parenting. This practical and highly usable book will change a generation of future women. As a mom raising two sons who will one day need godly wives, I’m thrilled at that possibility!”
— Brooke McGlothlin , co-founder of the MOB Society (for mothers of boys) and author of Praying for Boys
“Raising godly girls in today’s culture can feel daunting. Too often mothers focus more on the challenges rather than the solution. Teri Lynne equips moms to utilize the most powerful weapon in their parenting tool belt: prayer. . . . This book should be on every mother’s nightstand!”
— Vicki Courtney , national speaker and bestselling author of 5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter
“Teri Lynne has crafted a treasure! This is not the kind of book you read once and put away. This is a book you take your time with and read over and over again. You let tears fall on the pages and journal through the margins until God’s truth about our daughters becomes your own.”
— Wynter Pitts , author of She Is Yours and For Girls Like You: A Devotional for Tweens
“There’s nothing I want more than to raise daughters who love Jesus, others, and themselves—in that order. This book will help moms do just that. Praying for Girls will take moms on a beautiful journey of trust as we commit our girls to Him.”
— Kristen Welch , blogger at We Are THAT Family and author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World
“There’s no greater honor than to be Mom to our five blessings, yet it’s also filled with seasons of doubt and loneliness. Teri Lynne’s warm, big-sister-like encouragement reminds us it’s all going to be okay, and her profound prayers point us to the One who makes it better than okay. Praying for Girls is a lifesaver for girl moms.”
— Jen Schmidt , founder of The Becoming Conference and blogger at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
“As a mother to seven daughters, it is a blessing to have such a relevant parenting resource. Praying for Girls spans the topics and heart matters that every girl faces as she grows, encouraging moms to pray over their daughters and help them through their journeys.”
— September McCarthy , author of { Why} Motherhood Matters
Dedication

For Casiday Hope, who has graciously been the test subject as I learned to pray for her, and who has been the bright light of hope and healing God used to remind me of His deepest love.
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
1. The Girl in the Mirror 11
Part 1: Prayers for Her Identity 15
2. Image-Bearer 17
3. Loved 25
4. Known 33
5. Accepted 40
Part 2: Prayers for Her Heart 47
6. Pure 49
7. Kept 57
8. Content 65
9. Undivided 73
Part 3: Prayers for Her Mind 83
10. Stayed 85
11. Renewed 93
12. Guarded 102
13. Peaceful 111
Part 4: Prayers for Her Relationships 121
14. Humility 123
15. Wisdom 132
16. Generosity 141
17. Love 149
Part 5: Prayers for Her Purpose 155
18. Salvation 157
19. Sanctification 166
20. Steadfast 174
21. Share 183
22. A Little Bit of Coffee and a Whole Lot of Jesus 191
23. P.S. A Note to the Mom Who Is Struggling 195
Acknowledgments 199
Notes 203
About the Author 205
Back Ad 207
Back Cover 208
1 The Girl in the Mirror
C rooked teeth, bottle-cap glasses, and frizzy hair. That’s what she saw in the mirror. It didn’t matter that she’d long since had her braces removed, gotten contacts, and learned to style her thick hair. The mirror in the bathroom might have shown the girl she was now, but the mirror in her heart could only see what she’d been.
Even now, that girl occasionally looks in the mirror and sees the twelve-year-old version of herself. I know, because I’m that girl. And maybe you are too.
Oh sure, we’ve grown up to be wives and moms, and we are supposed to have it all together, but deep down we have moments when we’re still the awkward tween wondering if we’ll ever really need a bra and if a boy will ever think we’re pretty.
The other day I walked past the bathroom my sixteen-year-old daughter and I share. She hadn’t closed the door all the way and I could see her pushed close to the mirror, scrutinizing every detail of her face. The look in her eyes revealed what she saw—not pretty enough, not skinny enough, not smart enough, not anything enough. My heart ached for her because I know what it is to feel the weight of not enough .
Sometimes the hardest part of being a girl mom is understanding all the self-doubts and insecurities my daughter faces. I used to believe that would be the easiest part, it would be what connected us. But more often than not, it doesn’t. Far more than I ever dreamed, I’m right there with her—stuck in my own pool of fears and insecurities.
Dress-Up and Growing Up
Like most little girls, Casiday loved playing dress-up. The Tinkerbell costume she had when she was three was nearly threadbare when I finally packed it away. A big trunk of clothes enabled her to be every sort of character from cowgirl to cheerleader. She had an arsenal of personas from weather girl to rock star.
Her desire to play with clothes and try new styles hasn’t diminished over the years. (And truthfully, she might get that from her momma.) We Underwood girls love trying out the latest hair and makeup techniques and chatting about the newest fashion trends. But the truth is, my discussions with Casiday about clothes and makeup are never the real conversations. When she asks if her outfit is cute, she’s really asking if I think she’s pretty. When she wonders if a new eyeliner technique will make her eyes look bigger, she’s really wondering if she’s enough the way she is.
The tears over a shirt that doesn’t look right are less about the shirt and more about herself. So often, she feels like she doesn’