I have been eagerly waiting to share this with you, and today, I finally can.
My new book, Flourishing & Graceful, is now available.
This book was birthed in one of the most transformative seasons of my life — the months after becoming a mother. Motherhood introduced a depth of love I had never experienced before, but it also opened a door to new fears, uncertainties, and responsibilities that I couldn’t “figure out” by willpower alone.
I’ll never forget the moment we were discharged from the hospital after my son was born.
Sitting in the car with this tiny, cute human depending entirely on me, a quiet panic settled in: “What exactly am I supposed to do? How am I going to care for him?” Despite all the books I’d read and videos I’d watched, nothing quite prepared me for the weight of that responsibility.
That moment marked the beginning of an entirely new journey — not just in parenting, but in prayer.
As I navigated those early weeks of sleepless nights, endless questions, and overwhelming love, I found myself praying in ways I never had before. Not just “God, bless my child” prayers, but desperate, specific, intentional prayers over his mind, his health, his future. And somewhere in those raw, honest conversations with God, this book was born.
Why I Wrote Flourishing & Graceful
I wrote this book because I needed it.
As a second-generation Christian, I understand what it means to break cycles and build new legacies. My parents modelled this for us. Now, as a mother myself, I want to continue that legacy with even more intentionality.
However, here is what I discovered: most of us don’t know how to pray beyond the surface level for our children.
We love them fiercely. We would give anything for them. But when it comes to prayer, we often default to generic requests: “God, protect them. Help them do well. Bless them.”
Though these prayers are not wrong, they are just the beginning.
“May our sons flourish in their youth like well-nurtured plants. May our daughters be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace”— Psalm 144:12
What if our prayers were so specific, so rooted in Scripture, so filled with faith that they literally shaped the trajectory of our children’s lives?
That is the vision behind Flourishing & Graceful.
What Flourishing & Graceful Is (And Isn’t)
This book is not a guilt trip about everything you’re doing wrong.
It is not an over complicated parenting manual
It is not another overwhelming list of expectations.
It is a simple and easy-to-follow prayer guide designed to help you:
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- Pray with clarity and conviction
- Speak prophetic blessings over your child
- Cover every part of your child’s growth
- Leave a legacy of generational faith
You will find:
✅ Short teachings grounded in scripture
✅ Focused prayer points
✅ Space to write your own personal prayers
✅ Reflective prompts to build a prayer culture at home
Whether your child is 6 months or 26 years old — this book meets you where you are.
Who This Book Is For
Flourishing & Graceful is for you if:
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- You’re a new parent feeling overwhelmed and wondering how to spiritually nurture your child
- You’re an experienced parent who wants to be more intentional in prayer
- You’re parenting teens or adult children and need fresh faith for a new season
- You’re a grandparent who wants to intercede powerfully for your grandchildren
- You’re an aspiring parent preparing for the blessing of children
- You’re simply someone who believes prayer changes everything and wants to see breakthrough in your family
If you have ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?” — this book is for you.
My Prayer for You
As you read Flourishing & Graceful, my prayer is that:
- You’ll be encouraged — reminded that you don’t have to be a perfect parent, just a praying one
- You’ll be equipped — given practical tools to pray with confidence and clarity
- You’ll be empowered — filled with faith to believe God for miracles in your children’s lives
- You’ll be transformed — drawn closer to Abba as you intercede for those He’s entrusted to you
Most importantly, I pray that this book helps you build a legacy of faith that echoes through generations.
Get Your Copy Today
Flourishing & Graceful: A Praying Guide for Intentional Parents is now available in multiple formats:
📚 Paperback: Amazon UK
📱 eBook: Selar
📖 Kindle: Amazon Kindle
Special Request: If this book blesses you, would you consider:
- Leaving a review on Amazon (reviews help other parents find the book!)
- Sharing it with a parent who needs encouragement
- Posting about it on social media and tagging me @theesthitudeplace
- Using it in your small group or church as a prayer guide
A Personal Note
Writing this book while learning to be a mom has been one of the most humbling and empowering experiences of my life.
There were days I questioned whether I was qualified to write about prayer when I was still learning to pray myself. Then I remembered: God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.
This book is not written from a place of arrival; it is written from the trenches of real, messy, beautiful parenting. It is the prayers I’m praying over my own son, the lessons I’m learning in real time, and the grace I’m discovering daily.
If I can do this, you can too.
God chose you to be your child’s parent. Not by accident. Not as a backup plan. You, with all your imperfections, insecurities, and inadequacies, are exactly who He picked for this assignment.
So let us do this together. Let’s become the praying parents our children need. Let’s build legacies that outlast us. Let’s raise children who flourish in faith and walk in grace.
Let’s Stay Connected
Thank you for celebrating this milestone with me. I would love to hear how Flourishing & Graceful impacts your family!
- Join my email community for ongoing encouragement and prayer resources
- Follow me on all social media platforms: @theesthitudeplace & @esthitude
- Share your testimony: Have you seen a breakthrough through prayer? I’d love to hear your story! Email me at theesthitudeplace@gmail.com
With love and light,
Esther O.
Author of Flourishing & Graceful and Love Letters to Abba
