Thomas Nelson - Every Day a Blessing: A Year of Gods Love

Every Day a Blessing

2014 Tommy Nelson

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Nelson, Tommy.

Every day a blessing : a year of Gods love / Tommy Nelson.

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Summary: Spend an entire year of discovering Gods blessings and develop a lifetime of gratitude. God loves everyone, and one way He shows His love is through showering us with blessings! Whether its with parents who love us, warm sunshine, or the ultimate blessing of His Son Jesus, Gods love is everywhere. When kids see that God is the source of all blessings, it reminds them that all gifts truly do come from God. Children will learn to not only see Gods blessings in happy days, but to see His loving hand in hard days as well. Developing a habit of giving thanks in all circumstances will lead children to a lifelong spirit of gratitude. Each devotion features a Scripture and a bite-sized message that will keep the attention of young minds. Devotions also have a takeaway to help children engage with the message and apply its meaning to their lives. Sweet, beautiful art featuring both modern and biblical figures is by Carolina Far, illustrator of the Jesus Calling

ISBN 978-1-4003-2185-8 (hardback)

1. ChildrenPrayers and devotions. I. Title.

BV4870.N45 2014

242'.62dc23 2013024264

Printed in China

14 15 16 17 18 LEO 6 5 4 3 2 1

Contents

O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength.

PSALM 8:12

Children are a gift from the LORD.

PSALM 127:3

DEAR PARENTS,

Gods blessings are everywhere. One of His greatest blessings is the children He has placed in your care! And few things are more enjoyable than sitting down with your little ones to learn about Gods great love for us. In Every Day a Blessing, you will enjoy reading together about Gods blessings that are showered upon us each and every dayeven when life is difficult and things dont go our way.

Through adorable illustrations, Scripture, engaging text, and helpful takeaway thoughts and prompts, your children will learn that they always have so many things to be grateful for, that they have a reason to say, Thank You, God, for blessing me! every day of the year.

As Gods love and blessings in your childrens lives are highlighted on each page, you will discover together how God grows grateful hearts and how by recognizing our blessings, we can bless others as well.

MY BLESSING FOR MONDAY

Every perfect gift is from God.

JAMES 1:17

DID YOU KNOW THAT GOD LOVES YOU? He shows you His love with blessings. Blessings are all the things God gives you to show that He is with you always and that He cares for you. God cares so much for you that He went before you and placed blessings all through your life. The person reading this to you is a blessinga gift to you from God. You can see Gods blessings in the sunshine, in the sky, in the green grass on the ground, and everywhere in between. Gods blessings are all around you. They are in your house, at school, at the playground, and wherever you go. Finding a blessing is like discovering a treasure. It is God saying, I love you!

When you discover a blessing, what should you say?Thank You, God, for blessing me!

MY BLESSING FOR TUESDAY

Each of you has received a gift to use to serve others. Be good servants of Gods various gifts of grace.

1 PETER 4:10 NCV

JESUS TOLD A STORY ABOUT LIGHT. He asked, What good is a light if you hide it under a bowl? He said that every person is like a light. When we share our blessings with others, it is like shining our light on the world. But not sharing our blessings is like hiding our light under a bowl.

God gave you special skills because He loves you. He wants you to share your skills to help others. Are you good at making things? You could make cards or door decorations for people in nursing homes. Are you good at growing things? You could grow some vegetables to give away.

Whatever your skills, dont keep them hidden. Share them with others, and let your light shine.

Use one of your skills to bless someones day.

Thank You, God, for Your many blessings!

MY BLESSING FOR WEDNESDAY

I am with you, and I will protect you everywhere you go.

GENESIS 28:15

GOD ISNT ONLY IN HEAVEN. He is everywhere! God has the amazing power to be everywhere all the time. Whether you are at home, at a friends house, on the playground, or on a vacation far away, God is always with you. He promises to watch over you wherever you go.