Margaret Feinberg - Gods Power in Me: 52 Declarations and Devotions for Kids

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Gods Power in Me

Copyright 2021 by Margaret Feinberg, LLC

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Epub Edition July 2021 9780310747123

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Names: Feinberg, Margaret, 1976- author.

Title: Gods power in me: 52 declarations and devotions for kids / Margaret Feinberg.

Description: Grand Rapids: Zonderkidz, 2021. | Audience: Ages 812 | Audience: Grades 46 | Summary: Gods Power in Me is an interactive 52-day devotional that encourages young readers 812 to break free from negative thinking and focus on the positive truths of who God made them to be. Through daily devotions paired with a 90-second affirmation kids can say aloud every day, readers will grow closer to God and learn to challenge the personal doubts that might be holding them back. Im not good enough. I dont deserve to be their friend. And things will never change. Kids tell themselves things like this every day, and popular Bible teacher and speaker Margaret Feinberg wants to help them defeat those self-doubts and stop believing the lies because God only tells us the truth about ourselves, and that truth is we are all meant to have a joyous and powerful life. Throughout the devotions in Gods Power in Me, kids will discover quick daily affirmations they can hold on to, biblical teachings, and practical applications for their own lives, Inspiration to banish any negative thoughts and ideas they may have, and encouragement to stand in their own truths while also growing closer to God in the processProvided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021009131 (print) | LCCN 2021009132 (ebook) | ISBN 9780310744610 (hardcover) | ISBN 9780310747123 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Christian childrenReligious lifeJuvenile literature. | Self-talkReligious aspectsChristianityJuvenile literature. | AffirmationsJuvenile literature.

Classification: LCC BV4571.3 .F45 2021 (print) | LCC BV4571.3 (ebook) | DDC 242/.62dc23

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Have you ever lied? Do you sometimes say things that arent true just so people will like you or you wont get in trouble? Lying is something that most of us do from time to time, but each time that we do we get deeper and deeper into trouble. Unlike Pinocchio, our noses dont grow, but our relationships might just break.

The truth is we dont just lie to others, we sometimes lie to ourselves, and that can be just as bad as lying to someone elseif not worse. When we lie to ourselves we believe things that can make us worried and fearful. When we lie to ourselves, we build our dreams, hopes, and fears on something that isnt solid. Its like building your Jenga tower on an air mattress in the pool. It might stand up for a minute, but it wont last for long.

When I finally realized that I was building my life on a pile of lies, I decided to do something about it. So, I grabbed some paper and started to write down all the lies Id been telling myself:

Im scared of what might happen.

No one loves me.

Ill never get any better.

Why was I even born?

Looking at this list made me sad. I didnt want to be sad. And I didnt want to keep lying to myself. So I opened up the Bible and looked for the truth to confront my lies. What came out of that work was this book. I came up with 52 Daily Declarations that proved my lies wrong. Then I started to read these declarations for two minutes each morning. I read them out loud. And one by one I rejected the lies I had been telling myself were true when God was telling me they werent. Three days later I felt totally different. I wasnt so stressed out or fearful. I wasnt as angry, and I wasnt as worried.

You might not believe that, but its true! Taking two minutes each morning to recite these Daily Declarations changed my life. Now, whenever I start to freak out or feel bad for myself, I shut it down with the truth of who God is, what God says, and who I am as his child.

You might be thinking, I dont lie to myself. I dont need Daily Declarations. I hear you, but have a look at the table of contents and see if any of the lies you see listed there are something you, up until now, thought were true. Chances are you will find some lies you didnt even realize you were telling yourself.

So how does this work? Im glad you asked. First, take a look at the Two-Minute Challenge. It would be best if you would read the Daily Declarations out loud to get them into your brain better. After reading those, read through the devotions at your own pace. Each of the fifty-two entries goes into the what and why behind the declarations. These are designed to help you better understand the lies youve been telling yourself and get to the truth of who you really are as a child of God.

All you will need besides this book is a pen and a friend or family member who wants to go through it with you. You can go through the book alone, but sometimes getting together with others helps you to see the truth better than when you are by yourself.

As a believer, you have the Spirit of Almighty God living inside of you. That means that you have access to all the power you need to stop the lies and embrace the truth.

So, if youre ready to break free from the lies that make you scared, stressed out, and worried, then you have everything you need, because Gods power is in you!