This is a guest post from Lynda Freeman about her new project. Don’t miss her excellent blog, About the Children’s Department.
Today I am so very happy to let you know about Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children. This book is unique in two ways; first, it is specifically written and developed for children ages four through 14 to help them learn to pray by praying the Psalms back to God and secondly, my grandsons collaborated with me on developing, writing this book and by providing most of the illustrations!
The initial idea I (Lynda Freeman) had for this book was to write a resource to help my grandsons learn to be people who talked with God; so I took passages from Psalms and used them to form the basis for this book for children.
Each week’s passage in Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children is written into three, age-level “nutshell prayers” . . . one with simple images non-readers will be able to learn and “read” so they are able to pray the Psalms, a simple prayer for beginning readers and a bit longer prayer for older children who read well. This is a book which you are truly able to give to your grandchildren/children ages four through 14. Look what people are saying about it . . .
- “Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children” is a wonderful, insightful and practical devotional book for loving adults to guide their children or grandchildren through. I love that the author’s grandchildren contributed to the art in the book, which will certainly engage young readers. I look forward to guiding my son through this helpful resource.
Pastor Karl Bastin, Dad, Founder of Kidology.org
- I love this book. One of the best elements is how it is set up on different developmental levels. No matter the age of your child, they will find comfort in the Word of God, because they will be better able to understand the message. ‘Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children’ is one of the best resources a grandparent, parent or even Bible study teacher will give to a child.
Linda Ranson Jacobs – Mom, Grandma, Author – “The Single Parent Confident & Successful”, Founder/Creator of DC4K – Divorce Care for Kids, Church Initiative Ministry Ambassador
- I love this joint project created by Lynda and her grandsons! “Praying Through the Psalms for Children” will help grandparents and parents be intentional in prayer and Bible reading with their grandchildren. It is easy to see how this book will enable grandparents and parents to pray more effectively for and with the children they love. As a children’s ministry professional, I’m happy to see resources created for grandparents/parents to help encourage a strong faith in the next generation. Grandparents are the second greatest influence in the lives of their grandchildren; what they do matters. This book is a helpful tool for special time together.
Jane LarsonMom, Children’s Ministry Speaker,Legacy Coalition Director of Connections
Especially with the stress we face today with COVID-19, helping the children we love learn to pray the Psalms is one of the best things we will do to equip them to be people who talk with God – and who trust Him. Download the link for the pdf and try it for free for four weeks!