Episode 129 - Praying the Scriptures for Your Children with Jodie Berndt

“Moms in Prayer is an anchor in our prayer life for our children, but our goal is to live a praying life.”  Today’s guest, author, speaker and Moms in Prayer mom, Jodie Berndt is making a case for building a praying legacy for your children.  Honest and candid, Lee and Jodie discuss the thankless seasons of praying for our kids, and how moms can learn to pray using scripture and the bold prayers of others as their teacher. About Our Guest: Jodie Berndt has written nine books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for children, teens, and adult children.  A speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie has been featured on programs like Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and a host of popular podcasts and she has written articles for Fox News, Club31 Women, and Proverbs 31 Ministries.  She and her husband, Robbie, have four children and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Find Jodie’s blogs, videos, and printable prayer resources at jodiebendt.com or follow her on Instagram at @jodie_berndt.   Scripture:  2 Corinthians 12:9- “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”  Mark 9: 14-24- “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”  Ephesians 4:29- “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Numbers 32:23- “But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.”    Links: Christian Parenting- ChristianParenting.org and www.CPGive.org   Books: Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God’s Purpose for Their Lives by Jodie Berndt