I bought this for my son who just became a dad. It makes a nice gift.

"...points...to the certain Source of hope and direction for whatever lies ahead." (back cover)

Max Lucado & company put together a series of Pocket Prayers, published by Thomas Nelson, designed specifically for 6 types of roles. A Pocket Prayer for moms, dads, graduates, the military life, teachers and friends. With 40 prayers in each book, each with a corresponding Bible verse, we are brought back to focus on the One that can give us hope, direction and ultimately peace in our daily lives. As mentioned, each is tailored to a specific role, and though I don't fit into some of these roles, reading through them gives me a glimpse of what burdens this person may have. Furthermore, this insight also softens my heart as compassion and understanding grows. Since I am reviewing the series as a whole, I appreciate each of these pocket sized Pocket Prayers, because I understand that they each serve a purpose for their specific target audience. With that said, these will make great gifts. Give it as a set, for the recipient to share, or gift the specific one you're thinking of. I can also see how perfect it would be included in a gift basket.

This review first appeared on Just Commonly blog.

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Max Lucado with Mark Mynheir in their new book Pocket Prayers For Dads published by Thomas Nelson gives us 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Strength and Faith.

From the back cover: Dads

They wear many hats. From protector to playmate, confidante to counselor. No matter the role, dads are called on to lead their families with integrity and conviction.

So, where can dads turn to find the strength they need?

These forty simple prayers point to the Source of all strength and faith offering hope for every day.

Max Lucado tells us, Prayer is not a privilege of the pious, not the art of a chosen few. Prayer is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and his child. My friend, he wants to talk with you. Even now, as you read these words, he taps at the door. Open it. Welcome him in. Let the conversation begin. Pocket Prayers For Dads gives us a devotional, by day, for forty days that are divided into meaningful categories. Lets face it our dads face a lot of challenges and stress. This book was written especially for dads to focus on the issues that concern them. Each day has a Bible verse and a short prayer to re-focus their attention on God to put the issues that come up in His hands and draw closer to Him. This is one book you will be returning to over and over again. It is also a great gift to give to friends and family to help them with their days. I recommend this book highly.

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