Episode 167: Praying For Your Grandkids
You may remember Jodie as a past podcast guest who shared her journey from a mom feeling bored with her routine prayers, to a mom partnering with God by using His Word to pray boldly and specifically. Since authoring “Praying the Scriptures for your Children,” Jodie has published several more books on prayer and talks about the blessings of praying into the lives of her grandkids!
Ready to be equipped to partner with God by praying His Word for your kids and grandkids? Let’s go!
JODIE BERNDT is the bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures series, which has sold more than a half-million copies and includes volumes for Children, Teens, Adult Children, Life, and Marriage. A popular speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie has been featured on many national media outlets, including Focus on the Family, Fox News, and a variety of marriage and family-oriented podcasts.
Jodie writes about prayer and other family topics in her email newsletter and on Instagram. To download the collection of free resources (including printable prayer cards and calendars), please visit JodieBerndt.com.
Jodie and her husband, Robbie, have four adult children and five grandchildren. They live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Resources
Psalm 5:11-12 – all who take refuge in you rejoice; cover them with your favor as with a shield
1 Timothy 6:18 – do good, being rich in good deeds, be generous
Hebrews 4:12 – God’s word is alive
Philippians 2:13 – God works in us, to will and to work for Him
John 15:7 – if you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.
2 Corinthians 1:11 – you and your prayers are part of the rescue operation
Galatians 6:9 – let us not grow weary in doing good
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