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Gems from respected Christian counselor H. Norman Wright's Quiet Times for Parents (Gold Medallion winner) are presented with an eye-catching cover. This beautiful devotional has more than 280 readings and is perfect for on-the-go believers and gift giving.Finding quiet time may seem impossible to busy moms and dads, but spending time with God is vital to staying energized and upbeat. No matter what their children's ages, parents will find encouragement, understanding, and great advice on... filling their homes with joy knowing and providing what their children need growing in Christ even when days are hectic getting revitalized when feeling worn out coping on days when everything goes wrongPacked with biblical wisdom on helping children grow strong and healthy and points for staying resourceful as parents, these short devotions provide an oasis of support and hope.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 juillet 2010
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736939560
Langue	English

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version , NIV . Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Verses marked AMP are taken from The Amplified Bible, Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org ) Note: Brackets in verses are in the original.
Verses marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible , 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Harvest House Publishers has made every effort to trace the ownership of all poems and quotes. In the event of a question arising from the use of a poem or quote, we regret any error made and will be pleased to make the necessary correction in future editions of this book.
Italics in Scripture quotations indicate author s emphasis.
Cover by Dugan Design Group, Bloomington, Minnesota
QUIET TIMES FOR EVERY PARENT
Adapted from Quiet Times for Parents Copyright 1996/2010 by H. Norman Wright Published by Harvest House Publishers Eugene, Oregon 97402 www.harvesthousepublishers.com
ISBN 978-0-7369-2278-4
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-electronic, mechanical, digital, photocopy, recording, or any other-except for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior permission of the publisher.
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CONTENTS
Prayers 1-25
Prayers 26-50
Prayers 51-75
Prayers 76-100
Prayers 101-125
Prayers 126-150
Prayers 151-175
Prayers 176-200
Prayers 201-225
Prayers 226-250
Prayers 251-277
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1
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God (Philippians 4:6).

I t s been one of those days. Hectic, hurried, and hassled. If you stopped for a minute, you would have been run over. They were all right behind you waiting for you to stumble-deadlines, dishes, the dentist, duties waiting to devour you if you dallied just for a moment. It seemed that everyone and everything, from the kids to the endless phone interruptions, wanted a piece of you.
Hurrying isn t the answer. That will stress you out more and build panic. What you want to do is slow down. Why not pray the following prayer by Charles Swindoll?
[Lord,] steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me, amid the confusion of the day, the calmness of the everlasting hills Slow me down, Lord, and inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of life s enduring values, that I may grow toward my greater destiny. 1
2
He who has a glad heart has a continual feast [regardless of circumstances] (Proverbs 15:15 AMP ).

L augh a little. No, laugh a lot. Those are words of wisdom. Laughter is one of God s gifts. Life is filled with incidents that lend themselves to not just a snicker, but an uncontrolled siege of laughter.
What s the laughter level in your family? As a parent, your children will supply you with many opportunities to laugh. Some of the time you may wonder if you should be laughing or even wish you hadn t. Sometimes your kids misbehave in ways that are highly punctuated with something funny, and you end up desperately trying to keep a straight face while you correct them. We ve all been through this dilemma.
A sense of humor reflects a healthy atmosphere within your home. When you laugh as a family, remember to laugh with one another rather than at one another. Look for the lighter side in the seriousness of life. This helps make parenthood a bit easier.
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You are not your own; you were bought at a price (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Y ears ago a Christian publishing house came out with a ministry to help prospective parents. It was called The Cradle Roll Program. This program provided written materials to assist parents who were preparing for their child. The title of the material was called Loan of a Life, which reflected the fact that children don t really belong to us. They re not our possessions. We ve been entrusted with their care and, in the natural progression of life, they will be relinquished at a given point in time to form their own families.
To relinquish your children does not mean to abandon them, however. It means to give them back to God, and in so doing to take your hands off. It means neither to neglect your responsibilities toward them nor to relinquish the authority you need to fulfill those responsibilities. It means to release those controls that arise from needless fears or from selfish ambitions. 2
4
Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6 AMP ).

W hat does Proverbs 22:6 tell us about parenting? It explains the parental responsibility to dedicate our children to God and train them in His ways. In the original Hebrew text, the phrase in the way he should go reflects the thought that parents need to consider the particular child s stage of development and unique personality.
If you follow the advice in this proverb, there s a good probability that your children will either remain true to this instruction all their lives or return to God s teachings as they mature. Remember, though, that this is only a probability, not a certainty. What s important is that you understand the uniqueness of each child s personality and adapt your responses to that uniqueness. When you do that, you ll find yourself relaxing and becoming less frustrated. Isn t that another good reason to adapt to your children?
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If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever (1 Timothy 5:8).

M uch is said about what we leave for our children through our wills and living trusts. At one time or another, everyone has to consider what will be left to his or her children when he or she dies. But you will leave more than that. You have passed on your genes as well. There is a biological pattern that was transferred to each child. There is also an emotional pattern that is being passed on from you to them, just as it was passed on to you from your parents. All of this is your legacy.
You re making an impact-an imprint on your children s lives. Most parents want to be positive role models for their children. Talk with your spouse or someone you love about how you want to raise your children. What rare experiences can you create for your children that would not only be a terrific memory, but also change their lives for the better?
6
A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold (Proverbs 22:1 NASB ).

A daughter wrote this poem about her dad. It s a tribute that all dads would like to have said about them.
Dad
Dad, you gave me life; the family name to hold. You taught me humble pride and purity, fine as gold.
Dad, you gave me love; you always held my hand. You gave me trusting faith that in hard times will stand.
Dad, you gave me strength; you showed me how to smile. You were my constant friend down many a weary mile.
Dad, you are my tower; you hold a special place. When walking in your footsteps, there I see your noble face.
Dad, you were a godly man; you taught me how to pray, to love the Lord forever; His Word will light the way.
Dad, many years have passed away since you said good-bye to me.
I ll look for you in heaven, where we ll spend eternity! 3
7
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective (James 5:16).

D o you have any special family traditions? These can include what you do for holidays, birthdays, vacations, mealtimes, the way you greet one another, and the way you say goodnight.
Take a moment and respond to the following questions.
1. What were the family traditions you experienced while growing up?
2. Which family traditions did you bring with you into your current family?
3. What new family traditions have you created?
4. What family traditions did your children s other parent bring?
5. What are the purposes and values of your family traditions?
What new tradition would you like to create? Perhaps it s the selection of a Scripture for the week that you all commit yourselves to follow. Or maybe it s telling each family member, I prayed for you today.
8
My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge (Proverbs 5:1-2).

W hat s a dad to do? That s the question many fathers ask, not just in the early years of parenting but all the way through. Often it s a question asked quietly and silently inside their hearts and minds. Here are some guidelines worth considering.
The effective father recognizes that fatherhood is a mandate from God, and he accepts the responsibilities and privileges it brings. He makes a major investment of his time and energy in this calling. He knows that the God who called him to this unique ministry will sustain him through it.
In his book The Effective Father, Gordon MacDonald uses the analogy of an orchestra conductor to describe the father s pacesetting role. In the analogy, the father is the conductor, his family is the orchestra, and God is the composer of the music. The father s task is to make sure the orchestra plays the music the way the composer wrote it. 4
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I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).

H ave you had days when you wanted to resign from your family? Probably! Totally overwhelmed by the ongoing battle, you re tempted to just give up trying so hard. Childre