Reviews for The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children

The average rating for The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-03-26 00:00:00 Jean Fran�ois Mcsween This book starts out strong -- the introduction is very well done -- but finishes weakly. Reading the introduction (What Every Parent of an Adult Child Needs to Know) and the first 4-5 chapters would be sufficient. The remaining chapters tend to be repetitive in nature, and could be read 'as needed.' The introduction has an excellent section on forgiveness. Throughout the book, O'Martin references scriptures that are relevant to her chosen topic; each chapter ends with scripture verses and a prayer. O'Martin believes in asking boldly of the Lord -- that which seems impossible, because, all things are possible through Him. She has a strong faith, and she encourages the reader to pray consistently, daily and with hope. I have a few criticisms of O'Martin's book. One is that she over-simplifies concerns parents have with their children. She hints at the idea that practical work has to be done to turn situations and people around. But, prayer is the focus of this book, and prayer is where O'Martin always begins and ends. I believe that prayer changes things and that I should pray more and worry/control less. But I also believe I have to do more than utter a prayer and then sit back and wait. O'Martin "gets" this concept, but it does not come across strongly in her book. Secondly, O'Martin seems to have her view of "success," and I often felt like she was telling God what she wanted through her prayers. I don't know if many others had that same sense? I think this is reflective of her human, controlling nature (which we all have), but also of her boldness in asking God for the very best for her children. Is this something to criticize or something to emulate? That is a personal decision the reader will have to make. Finally, as with every Christian-like book, the reader is encouraged to read scripture along with the book. To decide (prayerfully) if the scripture supports the author's point of view, or if it is being manipulated (even a little bit) toward that end. O'Martin references scriptures that are new to me (I really appreciate that), but I also thought a few were stretched when needed to meet her argument. In conclusion, this is a book that I would recommend to parents of adult children. O'Martin believes God wants the very best for His for children and that our prayers are key in making that happen. Christian parents can be encouraged by that mindset, and by O'Martin's book.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-06-25 00:00:00 Mark Lazor It is very difficult to review a book that tells you to pray, since we are all supposed to pray, right? As I went through the book in a group study I was bothered, and it took a while until I finally got it: I feel she presents prayer as a formula. If you pray this, you get this. If you don't pray, or pray the wrong way, bad things will happen, if you do pray, good things will happen. She gives some examples(very few personal) as proof. I have been a Christian for a long time, and have learned that while we should pray, pray all the time, there is no formula to guarantee the answer we want. Matthew 5:45 basically says that God will do what God wants. Job 1:21 says that God gives, and he takes, but we are to praise him. It's not a business transaction. So if you like Stormie and the way she writes then feel free to read and follow the book, it certainly will not hurt.