The Blessing Book Review

Let's face it; there are no directions that come when you become a parent.  There are no rule books, but there are guidance books and books to help you along the way.  I look at The Blessing as one of those tools to help you look further down the road.

"Every human needs the gift of “the blessing”-the unconditional love and approval that comes from a healthy relationship with one’s parents. In this update to the best-selling classic The Blessing, coauthors John Trent and Gary Smalley offer a fresh perspective on this life-changing gift with solid, practical advice on how to lay a secure base of in each child’s life.
The Blessing powerfully communicates biblical truths on how to instill self-worth and emotional well-being into others based on these five essential elements:

• meaningful touch
• a spoken message
• attaching high value
• picturing a special future
• an active commitment

No matter the age, the approval of our parents affects how we view ourselves and how we relate to others. So what if we’ve missed it? The final chapters include help and hope for those who grew up without their own parent’s blessing, the blessing and grandparents, ways to live out the blessing, and ideas for blessing events."

I think it's terribly sad when parents withhold the blessing from their children; but I've seen it done far too many times to say that it doesn't happen.  Many of those children then grow to have very little self-confidence, self awareness, and motivation.    The key points of The Blessing are not hard to give, yet they are so vitally important in raising our children.  This books primary purpose is to teach parents how to bless their children; but I think it applies to all relationships, not just the parent/child relationship.

I highly recommend The Blessing to anyone looking for a good read.


Thank you, BookSneeze, for sending a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review.