I was really excited about being accepted to the Provers Prayers book tour.  This is a book that I’m proud to get to share with you.  Prayer is an important part of my life that, ironically, is one of the hardest for me to budget into my schedule.  In my B. C. life (Before Children) I took time each day to meditate in prayer and deepen my relationship with Jesus.  I lost touch with that part of my life after having kids because they became my focus.  Now that the kids are getting a bit older, it’s a safe time for me to take a good look at my heart and find where those threadbare places need to be patched up.  Prayer is the balm that I need.  Proverbs Prayers instantly appealed to me because (a) it’s a thin book and (b) I like the torn edges on the pages.  Yes, I’m apparently that shallow.  But I think it makes the book look really cool!!

Once I started reading the Proverbs Prayers, though, I found that the best feature of the book is the keen specificity of the prayers.  Each day is truly a focused prayer that requires you to ask specifically and meaningfully for help in a certain area of life.  WOW , did it speak to me.   It really taught me how to ask for what I need.  For example, instead of praying something general — for God to watch over my children like I normally do, Proverbs Prayers taught me to pray with intention about the people they’ll encounter throughout the day and how I can best show my kids that I care.   It’s really a beautiful thing.  This would even make a thoughtful gift for a faithful friend.  I hope you’ll take a look at it!