The Power of a Praying (R) Kid
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When Jesus said, “Let the little ones come to me,” He truly meant it! This life–changing book about God’s everlasting love and the power of prayer from beloved writer Stormie Omartian reassures children that their prayers are meaningful to God and that He always listens to them.
Reassuring little ones that God’s love is a forever love, Stormie shows kids how to give thanks for family and friends, give their wants and needs to their heavenly Father, and trust Him to do what is right for their lives. She then explains what it means to pray the best prayer of all—asking Jesus to come into your heart.
As children learn about the great gift of salvation and the wonder of living forever with God, they’ll be assured that, as one of God’s special kids, Jesus will stay right beside them today—and they’ll be inspired to reach out to others and tell them how awesome it is to be a child of God.
Beloved writer Stormie Omartian gently explains to her young readers that God loves them at all times and that each one of their prayers is meaningful and precious. Through Shari Warren’s cheerful artwork and Stormie’s wise words, children learn that God is always listening and ready to help.
Stormie shares what it means to pray the best prayer of all—asking Jesus to come into your heart. As children learn about the great gift of salvation and the wonder of living forever with God, they are assured that, as one of God’s special kids, Jesus is always beside them—and they’ll be inspired to reach out to others and tell them how awesome it is to be a child of God.
Select text is adapted from The Prayer That Makes God Smile by Stormie Omartian.
What Happens When I Talk to God?/¿Qué pasa cuando hablo con Dios?
by Stormie Omartian
My prayers are important to God...that's why I talk to Him every day.Mis oraciones le importan a Dios...por eso le hablo cada día.
God wants to hear what matters to you—because you matter to Him!When you pray, you get to know God like a friend. And even though you may be small, your prayers are important to Him. No matter when you pray or where you pray, He always hears you. Something always happens when you talk to God!
Dios quiere escuchar de lo que te importa—porque ¡tú le importas a Él!
Cuando oras, vas conociendo a Dios como a un amigo. Y aunque seas pequeño, tus oraciones son grandes para Él. No importa cuándo ni dónde oras, siempre te escucha. ¡Algo sucede cada vez que le hablas a Dios!
Even a little prayer can have a big message. Little Prayers for Little Kids follows a day in the life of a child...from waking up in the morning to a goodnight prayer at bedtime:
Thank You, God, for my cozy bed,
And the pillow for my head.
Thank You for my blanket too,
So I can rest when day is through.
I'll sleep until the morning light,
But now it's time to say goodnight.
Bestselling author Stormie Omartian recently welcomed a granddaughter into her life, and these prayers are fresh from her heart. You and your special little one will love reading this adorable book of prayers together.
Beautiful four-color illustrations go with each sweet thought.
Stormie Omartian, bestselling author of What Happens When I Talk to God? (more than 55,000 copies sold), shares her passion for prayer with children in this thought-provoking and encouraging book. Beautifully illustrated with characters who bravely show their emotions and written in straight-forward, honest language, this story teaches little ones that God cares about all their feelings—sad, happy, lonely, mad, worried, afraid—because God loves them no matter how they feel.
The everyday, easy-to-understand scenarios encourage children to acknowledge their own emotions and turn to God. Readers can help the special child in their lives face inevitable disappointments with the realization that God is always near, He always understands, and He always wants to help.
Combining her passion for prayer with her love for little ones, beloved writer and speaker Stormie Omartian teams with talented illustrator Shari Warren to share an important message: "It's never too early to teach a child to pray."
Stormie encourages children to develop the life-changing practices of talking to God every day and explains prayer in easy-to-understand ways. With examples taken directly from the lives of young boys and girls, she helps kids get to know God, thank Him for His love and care, and ask for His help in tough times. Stormie also touches upon forgiveness, the power of praying with others, and having a relationship with Jesus as she assures children that their prayers do make a difference.
Bright, contemporary watercolors depicting a broad spectrum of children accompany the text to present a beautiful picture of growing closer to God in prayer. For children ages 3 to 7.