For This Child I Pray: A Father's Prayer Journal

"For This Child I Pray; A Father's Prayer Journal" is an absolutely beautiful idea: a directed prayer journal for Christian fathers. Each two pages offers a relevant scripture and a thoughtful quote, and focus prayer statements where the father then adds his own specific prayers for himself and for his child on a subject. For example, one page asks ' As a father, I pray for the correct definition of success specifically in ....' and 'Today God, help my child succeed in....' - the father fills in the rest. The way it's laid out and written is concise and easy and would not involve hours of journaling - I can see a Dad spending maybe 15 minutes for each two page section. A Dad could either use one journal for more than one child or could dedicate a separate journal to each child. The picture on the front really grabs father's hearts (I tested it on my husband and he was totally hooked at first glance). I think I have not seen a better tool for men's spiritual growth, for enhancing a father's awareness of his own influence, for reflection on parenting, and praying with wisdom for his children. This will capture every Christian Dad's heart and the heart of his child. This would make an exceptional gift or keepsake. Ron DiCianni also has written a prayer journal for mothers. If there is a wait for delivery, it will be worth it.