Raising the Praise

New Writing Opportunity!
from "Heartouch Ministries" (one heart touching another through
the love of Jesus Christ)


Did you have a mother who prayed, as you were growing up?
Then you will be interested in this writing opportunity!

Subject:  Having a praying mother, and the positive difference it has
made in your life.  Alternative subject: praying father


Book Title: “If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again”
(true stories of those who grew up hearing their parent(s)
pray, and the positive Influence it has made in their lives)


Word Limit: There is no word limit, however I do reserve the right
to edit (shorten) your story if it has too many unnecessary words. 
I will contact you if this should be the situation.


Story Deadline:   I anticipate receiving many wonderful stories, due to the subject,
so I encourage you to start writing yours today, and send it in as soon
as possible.  It is my prayer for a steady response, where I will have
ample time to go over each one.  (I will be typing, printing, proof-reading,
then printing and comb-binding each book)


*While “Mother” is the main focus of this book, I realize there are
those who may not have had a praying mother, but instead, a praying
father.  I welcome your story, too!


*You will retain all rights to your story.  You will be sharing your
story with others.  This book is a “not-for-profit” book.  I will pay for all
expenses to publish this book.  I will receive no profit from it.  All profits,
after expenses, (should there be any) will be given to a legitimate
Christian work.


Your Payment: I will send a copy of “If I Could Hear My Mother
Pray Again” to each person whose story I use for this “God inspired”
book.  Make sure your phone number and mailing address is included
on your submission.  It must be included in order to receive a copy of
the book.


SEND YOUR STORY TODAY TO:  

wordand_light@yahoo.com

"If you have already sent about your praying mother to the
former address, will you please resend it to the yahoo.com address above."

(Also, if you have any questions, please email me at this
same email address)

Thank you from my heart for helping me put this book together
by sharing your true story.

If you would like to receive a sample story, to give you a better idea
as to what I am looking for, please send me an empty email with
"New Book" in the subject line, and I will get back with you!


Because my mother prayed,
Barbara Thompson-Young
prayingmomsanddads@yahoo.com

Here's a sample of what we are looking for - be blessed!

If I Could Hear My Mother Pray

The year was 1975, I was eight & I learned a new word: “cancer.”  Mom and dad shielded me from so much, but there were things that happened that they couldn’t protect me from.  Putting together the bits and pieces, it was obvious mom was sick.  She had cancer and it was malignant.

One day I was playing in the floor and mom was in the chair praying and crocheting.  In my eight-year-old way I asked the big question:

“Mom, what is malignant?”

Without missing a stitch she said:

“It means everything is gonna’ be alright.” That was all I needed to hear.  Mom said so and I believed it.

A few nights later I woke up to the sound of mom praying.  I vividly remember her prayer:

“Lord if you will just allow me to see my children grown I will be so thankful.”

Days and months passed and mom went through several surgeries.  I recall hearing at one point; she had 3-6 months to live – the cancer had spread.  Of course mom, dad and countless others went to prayer. 

The outcome was astounding by all definitions.  The tumor had been removed and upon further examination – contained no traces of ‘cancer.’

Mom wore her scar proudly.  The doctors wanted to perform plastic surgery but she told them it was her testimony, and she told everyone that gave her an opportunity, about the power of prayer!

Mom passed away in 1999 (not of ‘cancer’ I might add).  Through that process I was reminded of mom’s prayer in the middle of the night:

“Lord if you will just allow me to see my children grown I will be so thankful.”

God honored her prayer and countless others.  She left a legacy for me – there is extreme power and prayer!

Jounda LaMance June 10, 2006