Pray First for Young Readers: Simple Steps for Talking (and Listening) to God

· Tommy Nelson
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About this audiobook

This fun guidebook on prayer will have children and tweens turning to God before going to anyone or anything else! In Pray First for Young Readers, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges shows that praying is simple yet powerful when you know God as your Friend, Father, and Savior.

The practice of prayer can be intimidating at any age, but Pray First for Young Readers shows how to pray and what to pray about, gives your children the tools they need to add prayer to their daily routine, and reveals how a close relationship with Jesus is what leads to a lifelong faith. Adapted from Chris’s popular book Pray First, this resource will give kids the confidence they need to go to God for every need, to intercede for others, to praise Him, and so much more.

This prayer toolbox for ages 8 to 12 includes the following:

  • Biblical models of prayer
  • Prayer prompts
  • Tips for praying throughout the day
  • Fun facts, infographics, challenges, and other activities
  • Mindful self-reflection questions
  • Prayers from throughout history

Show kids that prayer is not an item on a to-do list but a very real connection to our all-powerful God, who longs to hear from us!

About the author

Chris Hodges is the founding and senior pastor of Church of the Highlands. Under his leadership, Church of the Highlands has launched campuses all across the state of Alabama and has grown to more than 60,000 people attending weekly. He also cofounded the Association of Related Churches, launched a coaching network called GROW, and serves as chancellor of Highlands College, a two-year ministry training college. Chris and his wife, Tammy, have five children and eight grandchildren and live in Birmingham, Alabama.

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