"The Blessing" by John Trent and Gary Smalley

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Every person needs to be blessed in their lives through parental approval. This blessing fosters a sense of self-worth and purpose in life. It is essential to one's emotional well-being.

The updated and revised version of The Blessing provides a clear picture of what "the blessing" should look like. Breaking up the concept into five elements, John Trent and Gary Smalley teach you how to bless your own children or any special person in your life.

But what if you didn't receive "the blessing"? Are you destined to forever search for your missing blessing in all the wrong places? Will your children be robbed of "the blessing" as well?

The Blessing offers insights on how to determine if you received "the blessing". For those who didn't, the authors present a comforting and assuring look at how to uncover and overcome past hurts through the healing power of God's love. You'll learn how to receive "the blessing" in your own life and pass it on to others.

The Blessing is a powerful book, packed full of encouraging words backed by Scripture. The authors offer deeply personal stories to illustrate various aspects of "the blessing" and demonstrate how these concepts can be applied to daily living. If applied correctly, the contents of this book have the potential to change your life.

This book is for anyone, whether you received "the blessing" or missed out on it. If you seek to make your loved ones feel valued and purposeful, then look no further than The Blessing.

Note: In this updated and revised edition of The Blessing, the authors issue a challenge to their readers. They are calling one million parents to bless at least one child each. The authors also want to see one thousand churches equipped to create an ongoing culture inside the church to encourage "the blessing." They ask that churches pick any one Sunday in August 2011 and share a special message that encourages families to partake in the "Blessing Challenge." They will provide starter kits, which include sermon outlines and power point slides. For more information, visit The Blessing's website.

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