08| Praying for Your Family: The Best Gifts You Can Give Them

Resources:  The Power of a Praying Wife, by Stormie Omartian  The Power of a Praying Parent, by Stormie Omartian Praying Circles around Your Children, by Mark Batterson    Summary In this conversation, Melissa Wilkinson discusses the significance of praying for family members, particularly children and spouses. She shares personal experiences and insights on how prayer can protect and positively influence family dynamics. The conversation covers practical methods for praying, including specific resources and books that have impacted her prayer life. Melissa emphasizes the importance of starting small and gradually incorporating prayer into daily life, encouraging listeners to take actionable steps in their spiritual journey.   Takeaways Praying for family, especially children, is crucial. Prayer can create a protective barrier around loved ones. Personalized prayers can be more impactful. Using specific resources can enhance prayer life. Spiritual connection between spouses leads to greater satisfaction. Prayers for children can influence their choices and attitudes. It's important to pray for deceased family members. Start with one prayer practice and build from there. Prayer can lead to noticeable changes in family dynamics. Consistency in prayer is key to seeing results.   Chapters 00:00 - The Importance of Praying for Family 10:20 - Praying for Your Children 15:34 - Praying for Deceased Family Members   Keywords prayer, family, children, spouse, spiritual connection, protection, faith, parenting, marital satisfaction, Catholic Church Links & Further Resources:  Book Melissa to Speak at Your Event: https://anchored-with-purpose.ck.page/c46fe9287e  Website: https://www.anchoredwithpurpose.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anchoredwithpurpose  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissajwilkinson/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anchoredwithpurpose/  Anchored with Purpose Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredwithpurpose  Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/gPxT8zR  Looking for a coach? Email me: [email protected]