Here’s one of the greatest ideas I’ve heard in awhile!  It comes from Barbara, a non-blogging friend of mine.  I’ve definitely stored this idea for future use in my family.  She never told me exactly what she was calling it, so I’ve titled it…………….

The Blessings Book

Several weeks before your child’s 13^th birthday, ask them to name 13 people whom they consider to be godly men or women.  Girls would name ladies, boys would name men. 

Then, contact each of those people and ask if they would write a letter to your child.  The letter should include their salvation story, a short description of how being a Christian has changed them or made their life better, and advice for your child as they go into their teen and young adult years.

After all the letters come in, you put them together into a beautiful keepsake book to present to your child on their 13^th birthday.  Hopefully, Mom and Dad will include letters, too.  Brothers & sisters, grandparents and aunts & uncles could be asked to write letters, as well.

What a treasure for your child as they enter “the growing up” years!  What a tradition to start in your family!

I hope your children receive many blessings!!

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