The Family Blessing [Hardcover]

Rolf Garborg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 16, 2009

The Lord bless you and keep you... Those familiar words bring comfort, reassurance and peace as if covering you with the arms of a loving parent or an heirloom quilt. Have you stopped to consider, however, the power and legacy God ordained when He commissioned those words and others like them throughout the Bible for us to use?
The biblical practice of blessing is a potent, yet simple way to help your children come to know and love God. This special edition is designed for parents of newborns or young children,
introducing them to the practice of a daily blessing.
A great gift for baby showers, dedications, baptisms or christenings that the whole family will enjoy and come to cherish.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Every night, as we tuck our six children into bed, we are asked, 'Can I have my blessing now?' As our babies grow up into young adults, they are continually reminded by their family blessing that they are loved by God, delighted in by their parents, and have a rich future awaiting them as followers of Christ. The tradition of a 'Family Blessing' as Rolf shares in this book, has become a priceless and vital part of our daily lives. --Kirk and Chelsea Cameron - Co-stars of the nationally syndicated hit, Growing Pains --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Rolf Garborg, a former missionary, is a respected veteran in the Inspirational and Gift publishing world. He has
two grown children and five grandchildren and each one receives a daily blessing. He and his wife Mary live in
Prior Lake, MN. He is currently an international publishing consultant.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Summerside Press; Gift edition (April 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934770620
• ISBN-13: 978-1934770627
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing, July 27, 2009

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J. Boldog "Chasnpar" (Crystal Lake, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Family Blessing (Hardcover)

I read this book on a plane from Florida to Chicago, and it had an immediate impact on my family. I immediately went home and prayed with my kids the blessing that Rolf prayed over his children. After a few nights, my children started to ask me to bless them each night. With all the surrounds our children, we need to be praying over them daily. The book is very easy to read, and everything is laid out in a way that makes sense. I am so glad that I read this book, and I look forward to seeing how it changes the lives of my children. Dont miss out on this great opportunity to bless your family.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An encouraging read, April 9, 2009

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R. McRae (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Family Blessing (Hardcover)

The Bible instructs all parents to help their children develop a relationship with the Lord. The Family Blessing gives simple steps for parents to take that will create a unique daily time with their kids that will have a lasting impact on their lives. By incorporating the simple Biblical practice of speaking a blessing on someone's life, you are reminding your children that they are loved by not only you but also by God. Even if you are not a parent, The Family Blessing will inspire you to speak a blessing and encouraging word to those around you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Family Blessing, June 12, 2010

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Lollipops "lollipops5" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Family Blessing (Hardcover)

The Bible shows many instances when God blesses His people, or when fathers pass on blessings to their sons. Some pastors quote the familiar blessing from Numbers when church dismisses. `The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord cause His face to shine upon you...' and now, Mr. Garborg is suggesting that we take this idea and bless our children, grandchildren, and others.

To quote from the book: "The single most important concern we should have as parents should be the same primary concern Jesus has for us: We must make it our ultimate goal to help our children know and love God with all their hearts. How do we do that? One of the simplest and most powerful ways...is to give them a daily, concrete encounter with His power and favor by laying hands on them and speaking a blessing."

THE FAMILY BLESSING includes...

Guidelines and practical advice on getting started
Testimonies and stories from parents and children
Encouragement that builds bridges across generations
Spiritual enrichment as you call upon God to bless and be blessed

THE FAMILY BLESSING is a nonfiction book that is easy to read. Attractively bound in a hard cover edition with a satin ribbon to save your place, this book is sure to be one that is cherished and passed down from generation to generation. Ideal for giving as baby shower gifts. I wish I would have discovered this book when my own children were small. The author says it is never too early to start blessing your children, but I wonder if it is ever too late. I think this will be an idea I try to incorporate into our own family devotions.