When I Pray for You

From the bestselling author of When God Made You and When God Made Light comes a beautifully affirming, deeply meaningful prayer from a parent to a loving God, asking for God's presence and comfort over the life of a child. Full color. \nUSA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER \nFrom the author of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers. \n \nWith lyricism, whimsy, and heartfelt emotion, Matthew Paul Turner reveals the tender emotions connected with watching a beloved child grow up and experience the world. Paired with Kimberley Barnes's vivid and playful illustrations, When I Pray for You is a beautifully affirming book, in which children and parents will see their own stories come to life. \n \nWhen I Pray for You celebrates the dreams, hopes, and longings parents pray over their children, and shares with the little ones how much care and concern a loved one feels for them. \n \nThis is a book you will read to your child again and again. Perfect for any occasion, as well as for milestones including baby showers, birthdays, and graduations. \n \nFrom the moment I saw you, \nI started to pray. \nBig prayers and small ones \nI have sent God's way. \n \nI prayed you felt safe, \nfull of joy and content. \nWhen I whispered I love you, \nyou knew what I meant.\n