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by Janel Breitenstein (Author)
Funny, heartfelt, and encouraging prayers for every Christian parent dealing with the chaos of family life.
Set aside perfection and learn to live with grace, forgiveness, and imperfection on your parenting journey. This humorous and heartfelt book of honest parental prayers is a comforting reminder that you are not alone. Parents everywhere are striving to do their best. They call out with the same pleas: for their kids to eat something other than chicken nuggets, to put down the phone for just a minute, and to come home safely. And rest assured, God hears us. In the whirlwind of family life, Deliver Us from Meltdowns offers a sanctuary of laughter and encouragement. When you're feeling overwhelmed, the power of prayer and a touch of humor can lift your spirits and help you regain perspective. Inside, you'll find prayers that speak to the experiences of every parent, including:- Lead Us Not into Temper Tantrums
- Get Behind Me, Helicopter Parent
- Grant Me Infinite Patience for Endless Whys
- Help Us Like Each Other Before We Get to Church.
Author Biography
Janel Breitenstein is the author of Permanent Markers: Spiritual Life Skills to Write on Your Kids' Hearts and The Cool Mom: Putting Anger on Ice When Life Boils Over. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, and FamilyLife. After five and a half years in Africa serving with Engineering Ministries International (eMi), Janel, her husband, and their family of six returned to Colorado, where she continues to write and speak, reaching audiences worldwide with her fresh, authentic style. Known as "The Awkward Mom," Janel engages in vital conversations on faith, family, and parenting at JanelBreitenstein.com.
