The Power Of A Praying Parent By Stormie Omartian

Key Concepts 

• Releasing Control to God: The foundational principle is that parents cannot control every outcome or person in their child’s life, but they can surrender those concerns to God, who has unlimited reach.
• The 30 Areas of Prayer: Omartian provides specific "prayer points" covering every aspect of a child’s development, including their safety, friendships, future spouse, purity, and spiritual walk.
• Praying Scripture: The book emphasizes the power of using the Bible as the basis for prayer, teaching parents how to speak God’s promises directly over their children’s lives.
• Becoming a "Covering": Prayer is presented as a spiritual shield that protects children from negative influences and spiritual attacks that parents may not even be aware of.
• The Impact of Parental Integrity: Omartian reminds readers that the effectiveness of their prayers is tied to their own walk with God; a praying parent must also be a growing, repentant parent.
• Consistency Over Intensity: The book encourages the habit of daily, consistent prayer rather than only turning to God in times of crisis, building a "reservoir" of spiritual strength for the family.
• Praying for Adult Children: The principles extend beyond childhood, showing parents how to support and influence their grown children through prayer even when they can no longer give direct advice.
• Finding Personal Peace: A major benefit of this practice is the peace it brings to the parent; by trusting God with their children's futures, parents are freed from the "spirit of fear" and anxiety.