Dear GodWhen my children were growing up, oh so very many years ago, I had some little "Golden Books"with children's prayers in them. I like to think that teaching my children little prayers encouraged them to develop the habit of praying at a young age.
You made the sun and moon.
You made the galaxy.
And, Lord, I'm very grateful that you also made me! Amen!
Dear Jesus,
All the birdies in their nests
tending to their young,
are singing praises to you, Lord--
such lovely songs are sung. Amen!
Dear Lord,
Every day I pray
for something for myself.
Today I'd like to pray
for something nice for someone else! Amen!
Prayers for Every Day will aid the parent in teaching their child to pray in all circumstances. Some of the prayers have light rhyme, some are simple statements. And if you will notice in the above quotes, the prayers don't ALL say "Dear God." They address the different personages or titles for our God: God, Jesus, Lord
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In conclusion, I do not especially care for depicting angels as little people or as children. However, I see the concept is to enable the small child to visualize angels ever watching over them as promised in the Bible.
About the Book: Little Angels Prayers for Every Day features more than 50 simple rhyming prayers that cover a typical day and the typical worries of a young child. From waking in the morning to going to sleep at night, from thanking God for a meal to praying for His comfort when afraid, the prayers here will help little ones to see that any moment is a good moment to talk to God. Relevant Bible verses are scattered throughout the book as well!
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Since mine are little their favorite is Our Father. We have 3 of the little angels DVDs and they are often requested. I got them at Target and there is animals, alphabet and numbers. Very cute and educational.
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ReplyDeleteI like to teach my daughter to be thankful and to let God know what she is thankful in her life.
ReplyDeleteFirst my children said at night was "Now I lay me down to sleep! They all loved Three Little Pigs" book, and of course "Little Red Riding hood"
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This book sounds like a perfect way to introduce my little grandson to prayer. I love anything by Roma Downey.
ReplyDeleteFavorite prayer - said his own following the JOY code J=Jesus (give thanks) O=Others (pray for other people, family, friends etc) Y - Yourself (own needs)
ReplyDeleteWe say The Lord's Prayer together every night!
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My grandson is 6 months old and does not have a favorite nightly prayer yet. But I tell him the "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Prayer".
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i have 2 favorite prayers with my kids: for bed time its now i lay me down to sleep and God is good, God is great for meal time thanks crystal allen
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ReplyDeleteWe say the "Angel of God" prayer and another quick one my parents said to me: Father in heaven hear my prayer, keep me in thy loving care. Be my guide in all I do, bless all those who love me too.
ReplyDeleteWe thank God each day for all he has given us and ask him to show us how to show His love to others
ReplyDeleteI lke the now I lay me down to sleep prayer
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God is great before we eat-
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a favorite prayer, we just pray for our friends and family every day.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a specific favorite prayer! Thanks for your opportunity.
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We always said the prayer Now I lay me down to sleep...
ReplyDeleteNo, we don't have a specific prayer, just whatever is on our minds.
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ReplyDeleteWe say different prayers at bedtime. But for mealtime, the favorite of the kids is Johnny Appleseed.
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I do not really have a favorite children's prayer but I do enjoy hearing my preschooler singing this prayer to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?".
ReplyDeleteThank you father. Thank you father.
For our food. For our food.
And our many blessings. And our many blessings.
A-a-men. A-a-men.
Now I lay me!
ReplyDeleteI loved those little golden books too! Thank you for sharing with the Kid lit blog hop.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this book. My daughters love it because they were already fans of the dvds. We also have the Golden Book of Hymns but they are not that interested in that book because the book seems dated to them (for the same reason, they won't watch Mr. Rogers Neighborhood in black and white). The book has bright colors, not all of the prayers rhyme so it is not monotonous, and they are simple enough to be memorized. I purchased another one for my neighbors for an Easter gift. Only $9 on amazon shipped to me. Thanks again.
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