May God's peace give you stillness,
May God's peace keep you calm.
Imagine the soothing power of a little child hearing words of blessing spoken over them from the day they are born. Written in lyrical rhyme and filled with delightful animal illustrations, Bedtime Blessings: God's Perfect Peace offers this gentle book of loving childlike blessings. Learn more and find free resources at: bedtimeblessingsbooks.com
Based on 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Bedtime Blessings: God's Perfect Peace invites parents, grandparents, and other loved ones to speak words of blessing over their little ones at bedtime, wrapping them in the sure knowledge and reassurance of God's perfect peace before they go to sleep. This story reminds children that the peace of God comforts them every hour of every day.
Bedtime Blessings: God's Perfect Peace includes:
- Charming and whimsical animal illustrations
- A presentation page
- Scriptural content based on 2 Thessalonians 3:16
- Multiple blessings for parents and grandparents to pray over their child
- Room to personalize each blessing with a particular child's name
Review Quotes:
"As parents read God's Perfect Peace to their children, their bedtime routine will be greatly enriched with this precious nighttime blessing. Through calming lyrical words and endearing characters, the warmth of God's peace will wrap around little ones like a snuggly blanket. Another gem from beloved author Glenys Nellist."
-Crystal Bowman, award-winning author of more than 100 books for children including Good Morning, God Loves You!
"I love to read this book to my little granddaughter--you'll love it too because it features Glenys's reassuring prose, charming illustrations and a comforting message that will send your little one off to sleep with a smile."
--Lisa Tawn Bergren, bestselling author of the God Gave Us series
God's Perfect Peace will settle anxious hearts with the joyful knowledge that God is nearer to them than their next breath. The perfect book to read with little ones before bed! -- Courtney Ellis, pastor and author of Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief
God's Perfect Peace is like a lullaby and a litany rolled into one--a bedtime story that tucks in both little ones and their grown-ups with a cozy, divine hug. I can already picture my kiddo dozing off, snuggled in the sweet assurance that God's peace is always there, like the world's softest security blanket.-- Rev. Melissa Collier Gepford, pastor, mother, and author of You Are Mine and I Am Yours: A Wesleyan Prayer for Kids
Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple children's books, including the bestselling 'Twas the Evening of Christmas, The Wonder That Is You, and four popular series: Love Letters from God, Snuggle Time, Good News and Little Mole, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy and hope in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David.
As a child born in the far northern United States, Natalie spent most of her time coloring and painting. Natalie studied fine art at university, and for several years she worked in graphic design. But after the birth of her twin daughters, she began illustrating digitally. As her skill and passion for it grew, so did her dream of becoming of children's book illustrator. Natalie loves illustrating nature, animals, and recreations of classics. She now lives in Dubai, a city of perpetual heat and sun, with her husband and daughters. When not illustrating, you might find her horseback riding in the desert, cooking in her kitchen, or at the beach with her family.
Target Age: 0-4
Paraclete Press
Pub Date: February 04, 2025
0.29" H x 8.28" L x 8.21" W
24 pages
hardcover