The 30-Day Praise Challenge for Parents

by Becky Harling

One of the most powerful ways to love your kids may surprise  develop a habit of praising God. In The 30-Day Praise Challenge for Parents, Becky Harling invites you to praise God for twenty minutes a day for one month. You'll be amazed at how praising your anxiety about your kidsProvides a shelter of protection over your familyBreaks the chains of generational sinDeepens your children's faithStrengthens your own spiritual lifeArranged topically, this book includes a list of selected songs and creative ideas for continuing the habit of praise throughout your parenting journey.Becky Harling is a sought-after speaker and the author of several books. Her degree in biblical literature, and her experience as a missionary, women's ministries director, and breast cancer survivor, bring depth to her message. Becky's husband, Steve, is pastor at Foothills Community Church in Arvada, Colorado. Becky and Steve have four grown children and five grandchildren.

Genres: Parenting, Christian, Nonfiction, Ebooks

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

BECKY HARLING has a degree in Biblical Literature and is a sought-after speaker and Bible teacher at women's conferences and retreats. Through her writing, Becky creatively combines deep biblical insight with her powerful testimony and the stories of other women. Her life experiences as a pastor's wife, parent of four adult children, grandmother of five grandchildren, women's ministries director, survivor of breast cancer and sexual abuse bring depth to her message. She brings a message of hope and healing that is refreshingly transparent. Becky is a gifted communicator with a passion for helping women find hope, healing, freedom, and ultimately life transformation through Jesus Christ. She is the author of Rewriting Your Emotional Script, Freedom From Performing, The 30 Day Praise Challenge, The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents, and How to Listen So People Will Talk.

Reviews

[BreeAdoresReading · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this awesome book when my son was beginning 9th grade. At the time there was a series of terrible school shootings in our nation. So many lost lives, such terrible tragedy. I was starting to have panic attacks throughout the day. I found this book and started reading it daily along with my Bible. Peace settled over my heart and my panic attacks stopped. The book is filled with wonderful material and if you go to the authors YouTube page, she has a list of worship songs that accompany the book.

[Barb Hegreberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read - No Matter the Age of Your Children

This challenge is good for parents/grandparents in any stage of parenting. The short devotional for each day includes suggested worship music and additional scripture for reflection.

“Praising God is an intentional declaration by faith that exalts God above your life circumstances.”

I received this book FREE from the author, publisher, distributor, or other source. My only obligation is to provide a fair and honest review.

[Shammoy Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

So nice, I had to read it twice

This book is special and was just as special as the original 30 days. In a time where so many are distracted for many other challenges, we are reminded to give praises especially over our children, who indeed are the future. I would love to see a 30 day praise challenge for teens.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devotions for parent

A daily devotions book for parent, but not just for meditation. This book challenge the parents to do more, to praise with listening some spiritual song and make a journal for their spiritual journey on parenting.

[Katherine Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

There aren’t many books that have made my heart sing in quite the same way this one did…does. What is laid out here is, quite simply, a fantastic idea.

Who doesn’t need praise? Everyone appreciates it, I think, if they’re honest–and that includes God Himself, strange as that may seem. And while I’m sure there are amazing theological reasons to explain why He desires our praise, the truth is–praising God changes us.

And that’s a beautiful thing.

Parenting, however…well, much of parenting is not very beautiful. Not always, anyway. It’s often in-the-trenches, messy, complicated. Our kids make mistakes–many of them. So do we–possibly more. Which is why we so need forgiveness and grace. But it’s also why we need to spend time reading God’s Word, learning from Him, seeking His guidance–and why above all else, we need to praise Him. No matter what.

I was first introduced to the concept of praising God as an intentional form of prayer when I joined Moms in Prayer International (formerly Moms in Touch) for a season. There I learned how freeing and soul-filling the act of praise can become. Because it so reminds us of Who God is and what He can do. That His power is unbounded. It takes our eyes off ourselves, our kids, our problems, and places them on the One in control. Everything looks different when seen through the lens of praise. Problems appear smaller. Answers seem likely. Hope abounds.

I loved this little book for all it’s practical and transforming ideas. If you too are looking for encouragement in parenting, I urge you to give The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents a try.

Thanks to the Blythe Daniels Agency and David C. Cook for providing me a free copy to review. All opinions are mine.

[Michelle Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just when you thought you couldn't handle parenting one more day along comes Becky to show you how to change up those daily prayers you send up to Heaven for your kids. Who knew you should be praising Him for the messes of everyday life! For one month you combine praise music (she gives you the songs), scriptures to speak over them, an inspiration to journal about, and a prayer to help you start the conversation with God. I am so excited to use this book for the next 30 days as I pray over my grandchildren. I wish this book had been around when my kids were young. Way to go Becky. This book should be at the top of every parents list.

[Justin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harling uses scripture well and does a great job modeling prayer. I'd recommend having the music suggestions (or your own choices) ready to go in order to settle in for a more sustained devotional time.