Zondervan - NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers: Polar Exploration: 365 Days of Adventure

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ZONDERKIDZ

NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions for Early Readers: Polar Exploration Edition

Copyright 2019 by Zondervan

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Epub Edition July 2019 9780310765127

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Title: NIrV adventure Bible book of devotions for early readers : 365 days of adventure.

Description: Polar edition. | Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zonderkidz, [2019] |

Audience: Age: 6-10. | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |

Identifiers: LCCN 2019000653 (print) | LCCN 2019007698 (ebook) | ISBN 9780310765127 | ISBN 9780310765097 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Subjects: LCSH: ChildrenPrayers and devotions. | BibleMeditations. | Polar regionsDiscovery and explorationMiscellanea.

Classification: LCC BV4571.3 (ebook) | LCC BV4571.3 .N57 2019 (print) | DDC 242/.62dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019000653

Hardcover ISBN 978-0-310-76509-7

Ebook ISBN 978-0-310-76512-7

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Art direction: Jamie DeBruyn

Interior design: Denise Froehlich

Printed in China

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W ant a new adventure? Come on an exciting journey through Gods Word with the NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions: Polar Exploration Edition.

Here is a 365-day polar-themed devotional to help you grow closer to God and to get to know more about yourself and the world around youwhile having a ton of fun doing it! Each day has a Bible verse for you to think about, a topic that relates to kids your age, and a prayer or fun do-it-yourself activity. You will learn all kinds of new things and interesting facts about the Bible, God, and his creation. From the artwork, biblical truths, and hands-on activities, you will have a polar adventure like no other. And if you happen to skip a day, dont worry! You can read the devotions any day of the year.

But theres more...

From the NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions, you can also:

Look up each days verse in your Bible

Talk to your parents about the topics and interesting facts

Create the action-packed activities with a friend

After all, why keep the adventure to yourself?

So, strap on your hiking boots, mittens, and knit cap and start the NIrV Adventure Bible Book of Devotions: Polar Exploration Edition today. What are you waiting for?

See what amazing love the Father has given us! Because of it, we are called children of God. And thats what we really are!

1 JOHN 3:1A

R eady for the best adventure of your life? Is it a boat ride on the ocean? A train ride through the mountains? A camping trip next to a stream? How about a trip to Norway, New Zealand, or the North Pole? Any of those places would be a blast, but this type of adventure is better than that!

The God of the universe wants a relationship with you. Yes, its true! He created you, loves you, and calls you his child. Amazing, huh? And guess what? You can choose to love God back. How? By making him the center of your life. If you do that, you will be able to stand strong against any challenge that comes your way. Ready to start an adventure with the God who loves you? Awesome!

Grab a pen and a piece of paper and write a letter to God. Tell him everything you want him to know about you.

Gods gifts of grace come in many forms. Each of you has received a gift in order to serve others. You should use it faithfully.

1 PETER 4:10

W hat do you love to do? Shoot hoops? Draw? Play an instrument? Most of the time we do what we enjoy because God has given us a special gift. But heres the thing: Youre not supposed to keep that gift only for yourself. Sure, you can play basketball in your front yard. Or draw a pretty picture and hang it on your wall. Or sit inside your house and practice the piano. Theres nothing wrong with that! However, God gave you your special gift to serve others.

When you share your gift with others, you are also serving God. Why not join a basketball team? Paint a picture for a friend? Or play the piano for the elderly people in a nursing home? You have the chance to inspire others and make people happy by using your gift. So be a faithful buddy and glorify God with your gift!

Get out a piece of paper and draw a straight line down the center. On the left side write down all the things you love to do. On the right side write down how you can use your gifts to serve others. Then take a step of faith and do it!

Be strong and brave. Dont be afraid of them. Dont be terrified because of them. The LORD your God will go with you. He will never leave you. Hell never desert you.

DEUTERONOMY 31:6

D o you ever get afraid when your teacher calls on you in class? Maybe youre scared to take a spelling test or a math quiz. Or maybe youre afraid of the dark and going to bed sends chills down your spine. Should you hide behind the person in front of you so that your teacher doesnt see you? Pretend to be sick so that you dont have to take a test? Sleep with your light on?

God will be with you when you are afraid. He will never leave you or desert you. It doesnt mean those jittery feelings will automatically go away. In fact, you may always get a bit nervous when speaking in front of the class, taking a test, or turning out the lights when its time for bed. The difference is that you can be courageous because God is right there beside you.

Dear God, thank you for never leaving me alone. Help me to be strong and brave when I am afraid. Amen.

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

PROVERBS 27:17

W hat type of pencil would you rather use: a sharp one or an unsharpened one? A sharp one, of course! Thats because a sharp tip helps you write and draw better.