Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms

All human beings have an innate desire to belong, and nowhere does it shine so brightly than in our children. I actually prayed for God to give me boys so that I could raise them to be different. It only took about 12 years for me to realize that intentionally trying to raise men who were different would make them, you know, different. And what's the one thing kids want LESS than anything else??? To be different. Which means this goal I set for myself hasn't always been an easy parenting task. A lot of times, the ways I want my boys to be different set them apart in a way that feels lonely to them, isolating, and, as I already stated, all human beings, especially kids, have an innate desire to belong. The truth is that my children belong to God. So do yours. If they know Him, they are His sheep, and not just any old sheep, but the sheep of His pasture, and that implies that He will take care of them, fulfilling the role of Shepherd in their lives. Providing, caring for, mending, correcting, corralling, defending, and even going after them when they stray. So, how do we teach this concept to our kids...that it's better to belong to God than to feel like we belong with others? That's exactly what we're talking about on today's show. Tune in now. Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide,  Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ, by Tara L. Cole. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in an area where most Christian parents feel a bit lost. If you want to pray purposefully for God to grow your child's identity in Him, this resource is for you.  LINKS:   Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ About Million Praying Moms Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we teach our children to find their worth in who God says they are, rather than in what they can do? That's the question we're asking on today's episode of the podcast. It's way too easy for our children, for us, to feel that our worth comes from what we can do, and not from who we are in Christ. For our children, it can be about sports, friendships, academic success, popularity, clothing, hair...really anything. When I was growing up, and really well into my adulthood, I found most of my self-worth in making good grades, and appearing smart to those around me. I believed that if I worked hard enough, I could accomplish anything I set my mind to...and isn't that just exactly what the world tells our children? As believers, as parents who are trying to raise our children to know and love Jesus, we want our children's identities to be shaped by what God says about them, and nothing else. In fact, we want what God says about them, and about Himself, to help them stand strong when the events of their lives try to convince them of something else. But how do we do that? Join me today as we look at what God's Word has to say about who our children are, what makes them unique, their beliefs, and how the world is shaping them in ways that might not be healthy. Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide,  Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ, by Tara L. Cole. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in an area where most Christian parents feel a bit lost. If you want to pray purposefully for God to grow your child's identity in Him, this resource is for you.  LINKS:   Show Notes This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ About Million Praying Moms Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you lost your true identity? Forgotten who God made you to be? Maybe walked away from the true person inside of you because it didn't seem to fit the mold of what the world expected? Have you ever tried to change something about yourself, or apologized for being you just because someone said you were a bit too much, too complicated, or too...well...you? If you've struggled with this, can you imagine how difficult it can be for your kids?  Join me today as I talk with author, and Executive Manager of New Hope Girls, a non-profit based in the Dominican Republic that fights human trafficking, exploitation, and cycles of abuse, Caitlyn Scaggs. I think you'll leave inspired to see yourself a bit more like Jesus sees you, and help your kids do the same thing. Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ, by Tara L. Cole. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in an area where most Christian parents feel a bit lost. If you want to pray purposefully for God to grow your child's identity in Him, this resource is for you.  LINKS:  Show Notes Caitlyn's book, Worth It & Wonderful This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ About Million Praying Moms Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Identity is a loaded word nowadays. Identity was a struggle when we were children, especially in middle and high school. Now our kids not only navigate those challenges, but music, social media, shows, friends, and sometimes even teachers telling them that their identity is fluid and ever-changing. However, from the nightly news, we know this view is not true or helpful. Since cell phone and social media use has risen among teens, their depression and unhappiness rates have more than doubled. Obviously, the messages our children receive from those sources aren’t leading to a strong sense of self and identity. What can we do to help our kids form a healthy identity? We need to point them to God. The one unchanging constant in their lives. All month long, we're going to be taking a look at what God's Word has to say about helpng our children form their identity in Christ, and how we can find holy purpose in praying God's Word for them in this vitally important area. Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ, by Tara L. Cole. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a bit lost. If you want to pray purposefully for God to grow your child's identity in Him, this resource is for you.  LINKS:  This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Child's Identity in Christ About Million Praying Moms Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

There's so much sadness that can happen as we approach the season when our kids leave our home...certainly as we're in it and adjusting to the changes in our home and daily lives. But I believe this time can also be one that is brimming over with potential, and as we end our focus on parenting adult children this month, I want to leave on a high note, and give you a vision for walking into a hope-filled future. On today's show, my friend Monica Swanson is sharing 3 ways to thrive when your kids leave your home.    Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you.   LINKS:  This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children  Show Notes Raising Amazing, by Monica Swanson About Million Praying Moms   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

You've probably heard the quote, "Show me your 5 closest friends and I'll show you your future." I'm not sure who originally said that, but there's some truth in it. It takes an awfully strong personality and character to resist the flow, especially when the flow is carrying those closest to you, and as our children get older, it becomes harder and harder for us to control their friendships. I can tell you what kind of friends I hope my children will choose, but frankly, gone are the days when I can set up a playdate filled with children from good homes whose families will be a good influence on mine. On today's show, we're going over four ways we can continue to encourage solid community for our older kids.   Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you.   LINKS:  This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children Show Notes About Million Praying Moms   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When they're little, offering our children peace has a lot to do with the environment we create for them, our ability to control our own emotions, and just providing them with stability and routine. A safe place to live, a bed to sleep in, and dependable meals. Unconditional love. But as they grow up, their peace becomes less and less dependent upon us as their parents, and more on their own choices and relationship with Jesus. On today's show, we're looking at guiding principles and tools in scripture we can teach our adult children to help lessen their stress and find peace in their relationship with God.   Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you.   LINKS:  This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children  Show Notes About Million Praying Moms   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you parenting an adult, or almost-adult child?   If you've been listening, you know that I have a senior in high school this year. I prayed over the summer, before his last high school year even started, that the Lord would guide me through it, and help me navigate it with grace.     I haven't always known the right thing to do, or the right way to parent him through this season. Because he's our first to graduate, my husband and I are feeling and praying our way through this.    Thankfully, there are women like Mary DeMuth who are willing to lead on this, and share what God has taught them about parenting adult children.   Join me and Mary on the podcast today as we talk about parenting your adult kids with joy. Note: Even if you don't yet have adult kids, tune in. I believe what Mary shares will expand your perspective. I wish I had had this message when my kids were younger. I would've helped me be more prepared now. Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you.   LINKS:  This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children  Show Notes Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy About Million Praying Moms Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you a parent of an adult, or almost-adult, child?  If so, this season of the podcast is for you!  We're going to be talking about being parents of adult children with some of my favorites, like Mary DeMuth, and Monica Swanson, and talking about some of the specific challenges our adult children face. Parenting in this season brings lots of change, and moms need some light and company for the road. All month long, we're going to be taking a look at what God's Word has to say about this season, how it can bring us comfort, and how we can find holy purpose in praying God's Word for our adult children in the areas they need it most.  Today's show is brought to you by our newest Prayer Guide, Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children, by Gina L. Smith. This resource is designed to help you know exactly what to pray for your children, empowering and equipping you in a season where most parents feel a sense of loss, and lack of purpose. If you want to find more joy, direction, and peace in this sometimes difficult season, this resource is for you.   LINKS:  This month's prayer guide: Praying God's Word for Your Adult Children  Show Notes About Million Praying Moms     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you’ve wondered if your repetitive prayers annoy God, or if it shows a lack of faith to ask for the same thing over and over, this episode of the Million Praying Moms podcast is for you. Tune in and join me and Stacey Thacker as we unpack the theology in today's show.   LINKS:  Show Notes Get the Psalms Part 2 Prayer Calendar About Million Praying Moms About Stacey Thacker Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.