God's Perfect Peace: (part of the Bedtime Blessings series)

by Glenys Nellist, Natalie Merheb (Illustrator)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781640609396
Publisher:	Paraclete Press
Publication date:	02/04/2025
Series:	Bedtime Blessings
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of many children's books, including five popular series: Love Letters from God, Snuggle Time, ’Twas, Bedtime Blessings, 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.

Natalie was born one snowy winter night in the far north of the United States. As a child, she spent most of her time coloring and painting. Following in the footsteps of many artists in her family, Natalie studied fine art at university. 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. Even though her north woods wintery beginning inspires a lot of her artwork, she now lives in Dubai, a city of perpetual heat and sun, with her husband and daughters. When not illustrating, you might find Natalie horseback riding in the desert, trying a new recipe out in her kitchen or at the beach with her family.

Editorial Reviews

"In these prayers, a variety of relatable similes help kids imagine what God’s peace is like (e.g. a blanket, a whisper, a hug) and also encourage them to find peace and rest in the knowledge of God’s presence, love, and care. The illustrations feature sweet animal families, but they are high-quality; I love the extra hand-drawn details and deep, saturated colors. I can imagine many parents reading this book to comfort a child after waking from a nightmare or as a consistent part of their bedtime routines. The book also includes blank spaces in the end matter for a child’s name to be inscribed, making this a great choice for gifting." — Lindsey Cornett, Managing Editor of Englewood Press

"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

"From the moment I opened Glenys Nellist's newest book, God's Perfect Peace, I felt calm and safe myself. God's presence is described as a blanket, a whisper, a hug.The illustrations are as gentle and loving as the text, which is based on Scripture verses. The encouragement for parents to offer their own blessing to their child, with suggestions at the end of the book, make this a perfect way to wrap up a day." —Kathleen Long Bostrom, author of 40 books that have sold 2 million copies including What about Heaven? and God Loves You in the “Little Blessings” 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

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