All good parents want to do what it best for their children. When they find out that they are expecting, they do extensive research to find the safest cribs and the highest recommended educational toys. One of the best things a Christian parent can give a child does not cost any money, but does require much prayer, thought and time. The Blessing by Gary Smalley invites parents to consider the powerful impact that speaking words of blessing to their children can have. He does not merely talk about the blessing, he gives detailed instructions and shares many true stories of the power that speaking blessings has to change lives. The blessing, which was very common in the early years of human history, is a rare gift. Many parents do not realize the power behind meaningful touch and encouraging words. Smalley encourages parents of all ages to speak words of blessing to their children. In the book, he shares that many parents of grown children give them the blessing for the first time in their adult years. Even then, it encourages them, strengthens the parent and child bond and makes a significant difference in the life of the grown child. It is never too late to impart the blessing.
*I was given a complimentary copy of this book from booksneeze.com
