Watchman on the Walls

If you believe in prayer, this book is for you. If you have kids, this book is for you. I have the honor of knowing Anne and Gary. This book comes from their heart and their faith. This book lays out great prayers, with scripture to back up the prayer, that keep a parent focused and disciplined. I need both by the end of the day. My kids love what they call "The Prayer Book." If I happen to forget it when I tuck them in at night, I am quickly reminded to get "The Prayer Book." This is a great gift to give Christian friends who have children.

The subtitle of this book, "Praying Character Into Your Child" says it all. Each of the 12 chapters gives attention to a different character trait (kindness, humility, teachability, forgiveness, obedience, discernment, purity, responsibility, courage, servanthood, contentment, and endurance), with each one having five days' worth of prayers and Bible verses. There are also spaces for journaling and ideas on how to teach your child the traits. As I use this guide, most of the time I'm praying that these traits will be evident in my life as well!