When you’re worried sick about your kids or you’re feeling “up to here” with their behavior, the last thing you’re probably doing is praising God about it. But that’s exactly what Becky Harling recommends in The 30 Day Praise Challenge for Parents. She believes God has something to say about praising Him in absolutely everything.

Scenarios You Might Find Familiar

When You’re Tempted To Compare Your Kids To Others

He says, “Watch and see what I will do as you faithfully praise Me for your child’s unique design.”

When You’re Longing To Safeguard Your Child

He says, “I am able to protect him beyond your human efforts.”

When You Don’t See Him Answering Your Prayers

He says, “I am working behind the scenes to accomplish My purposes for your child’s life. Praise me in advance for how I am going to answer your prayers.”

When You’re Dog Tired

He says, “Learn to live on two levels. On one level you can be feeding a baby or helping with homework, but on another level you can be celebrating My presence. As you choose to praise Me, I will revive and strengthen you.”

When Your Child Has Turned Away

He says, “Praise Me in advance for how I am able to bring your child back to Myself. And don’t hold a grudge toward your child when she returns or stand back skeptically when she apologizes. Remember, there have been times when you have strayed. When even one of my precious sheep returns home, heaven rejoices.”

When Your Child Is Anxious

He says, “Praise Me, using My Names to claim My power over your child’s life.”

When You Have A Desire For Your Family To Be Close

He says, “As you exalt Me, I will make your home a safe refuge for your family and for others.”

Benefits & Format Of This Book

• Even though this book is geared toward parents, it’s a resource that anyone could appreciate when it comes to trusting God with the lives of the ones you love.
• It’s rooted in God’s Word and written by someone who has years of experience praising God in the lives of her family members.
• The daily reading is brief which makes it doable; but deep which makes it sustaining.
• The author presents Scripture in a sacred and effective way to help readers practically apply praise to their parenting and love of others.
• Each reading incorporates a daily reflection, a song recommendation, a prayer template, and a journaling prompt.

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Ps. 34:1