Becoming a Powerful Praying Parent Using Scripture & These 16 Areas of Prayer

Sharon Jaynes has been encouraging women through ministry for over twenty-five years. She is the author of 24 books with Harvest House, Moody Publishers, Baker Books, Multnomah Publishers, and Thomas Nelson. Sharon is a frequent guest on radio and television programs and currently writes for Proverbs 31 Ministries' Encouragement for Today devotions. Sharon co-founded Girlfriends in God, Inc., a non-denominational ministry that crosses generational, denominational, and racial boundaries to bring the Body of Christ together as believers. During this episode, Sharon discusses the sixteen areas of prayer from her book, Praying for Your Child From Head to Toe. She also talks about using landmarks when we pray and how Jesus taught his disciples using landmarks, and we can do the same for our children. Sharon shares her passion for encouraging and empowering women to walk in courage and confidence as they grasp their true identity as children of God and co-heirs with Christ. Key Takeaways: The importance of covering children in prayer from head to toe using Scripture. 16 areas of prayer: Mind: Praying for thought life and renewing of the mind. Eyes: Praying for what they look at and the influence of visual stimuli. Ears: Praying for discernment in what they listen to. Mouth: Praying for the power of their words and being good examples. Neck: Praying for wise decision-making. Shoulders: Praying against fear and casting worries on the Lord. Heart: Praying for what they love and are passionate about. Back: Praying for spiritual and physical protection. Arms: Praying for strength. Hands: Praying for the development of their gifts and talents. Ring finger: Praying for their future spouse. Sides: Praying for influential friendships and relationships. Sexuality: Praying for sexual purity and identity. Legs: Praying for standing on the truth of God. Knees: Praying for a humble relationship with God. Feet: Praying for the path they take in life and following God's plan. The fear and worry present in children due to current challenges and societal dangers. The need for consistent, daily prayer for children in a changing world. Using the 16 areas of prayer as landmarks for targeted and comprehensive prayers. Jesus' teaching on prayer as a pattern for creating our own prayers. Sharon’s Website, Facebook, and Instagram. RCK social media: Facebook Join our Facebook community group! Instagram Pinterest Love this episode? Please leave us a rating/review and share this episode with a friend! You can find a list of all our episodes here.