The value of a praying mother By: Isabel C. (Isabel Coston) Byrum (1870-1938) |
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The book I recently read, written by Isabel Coston Byrum, proved to be an insightful and inspiring read. In "The Value of a Praying Mother," the author delves into the profound impact that a mother's prayers can have on the lives of her children.
Byrum explores the deep spiritual connection a mother can create through prayer, emphasizing that it is not the quantity, but the quality of these prayers that truly matters. She beautifully captures the essence of motherhood, showing how a mother's heartfelt prayers can be a powerful force to guide her children, instilling in them a sense of purpose, love, and faith.
The book provides a wealth of practical advice and biblical teachings, offering guidance on how to cultivate a strong prayer life as a mother. Byrum emphasizes the importance of being persistent and consistent in prayer, as well as praying with faith and surrender to God's will. Through numerous anecdotes and personal stories, the author illustrates the transformative power of a praying mother, showcasing the positive outcomes that prayer can bring into the lives of her children.
What sets this book apart is its heartfelt and genuine approach to prayer. Byrum encourages mothers to persevere in praying for their children, even when faced with obstacles or doubts. She reminds readers that prayer is not a magic formula for a trouble-free life, but rather a means of drawing closer to God and trusting in His plans.
One aspect I truly appreciated about "The Value of a Praying Mother" was its inclusive nature. Byrum acknowledges that mothers come from diverse backgrounds and situations, catering to both stay-at-home moms and working moms. The author recognizes that motherhood can be challenging, but also signifies the potential for immense growth and impact through prayer.
Overall, "The Value of a Praying Mother" is a remarkable book that offers solace, wisdom, and inspiration to mothers who desire to make a profound difference in the lives of their children. Isabel Coston Byrum's writing is engaging and relatable, making this book accessible to women from all walks of life. I highly recommend this book to any mother seeking to deepen her prayer life and unlock the power of God’s love and guidance in her family. BY ISABEL C. BYRUM GOSPEL TRUMPET COMPANY First Printing 1911 PREFACE. This book has a purpose: it is sent forth as precious seed, with the prayer that it will fall into "good soil" in many hearts and bring forth an hundredfold. All parents with natural affection desire the best things for their children. Such fathers and mothers have high hopes that from their home will go forth noble men and women yes, even heroes. Many fail to realize the attainment of this ideal in their children, because of a lack of the knowledge necessary to bring about the desired development in the child life. The following pages were written with the fervent hope that they would, at least in some measure, be a help in developing the young lives entrusted to your care. If your harvest time is past; if your children have grown up and have left the old home, you may be able to help some one who still has little ones to train. One object in relating actual experiences was that the reader might be guided in the application of those principles of child training which, if merely stated in the abstract, might be hard to understand and difficult of application. The principles herein stated are not mere theories, but they have the commendation of having stood the test of use... Continue reading book >>
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