The value of a praying mother

"The Value of a Praying Mother" by Isabel C. Byrum is a Christian guide focusing on a mother's critical role in shaping her children's spiritual and moral character through prayer and faith. The book uses biblical stories and personal experiences to show how a mother's dedication to prayer can create a positive and protective impact on her children’s lives, encouraging virtues and guarding against negative influences. Byrum contrasts different parenting approaches, highlighting both the impact of a prayerful, loving environment versus one filled with neglect, illustrating how significantly a mother's values and practices affect her child's development. One example is Mrs. Worthington, a mother who actively prays with her children, demonstrating how maternal devotion to prayer can instill values that guide children throughout their lives.