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Breathe Deep the Breath of God


breathe deep the breath of God

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Have you ever thought about God breathing? Remember how God breathed life into Adam? Then, when Jesus came back from the dead, he breathed the Holy Spirit into the disciples’ lives. I don’t know the ins and outs of how all that works (clearly!), but I am awed by it. God breathes life!

The same thing happened when God created the world. He spoke it into existence. I love how Sally Lloyd Jones says it in the Jesus Storybook Bible, “Hello sun! Hello moon!” God’s words make life happen.

We call the Bible, “God’s Word”, but do we really believe that it is “God-breathed” like Paul said? That the black and white words we read are from the same mouth that breathed into Adam? That called the planets into existence? That sent the Holy Spirit?

This past year I’ve had a heart-awakening about prayer. But more specifically, about praying God’s Word (His very breath!) over my kids. It started when I read Stormie Omartian’s Power of a Praying Parent. That catapulted me into more books: Mark Batterson’s Praying Circles Around Your Children, Jodie Berndt’s and Brooke McGlothlin’s Warrior Prayers.

As I read each book, I noticed one thing: the prayers were not made-up paragraphs and poetic words. They were not positive thoughts or hope or dreams. They were words taken directly from Scripture. Each prayer was written directly from the Bible. When praying those prayers, I was saying the same words God had already breathed. And I was actually using the weapon He gave me, “the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” to do battle for my kids’ hearts and lives.

Praying God's Word for Your Kids by Amanda White ohamanda.com

My new ebook, Praying God’s Word for Your Kids is another step in my prayer journey. In each chapter you’ll find a short “devotional” to set the stage.  Then there is one of those mash-up prayers based on several Scriptures.

My favorite part (and what makes this book unique) is the “For the Kids” activity. I took one verse from each prayer and turned it into a “family time” activity. You’ll spend a few minutes with your family, make a memory and learn a little bit more about a specific verse in the Bible.

If you click over to our Facebook page, you’ll be able to download a printable version of the verse to display in your home. Hang it up in a high traffic area to remind yourself and your kids what is being prayed in your home.

All of this will help your kids see what you are praying for them, what God has already spoken for them, what the standard is in your home and what they are striving for. It’s an easy way to impress God’s Word on their hearts.

Click the graphic below to go to our Facebook page and download the first print for chapter 1 (Salvation):

1 John 1:9 FREE printable to go with ohAmanda's new ebook, Praying God's Word for Your Kids

Each week, I’ll add an additional verse for your printing pleasure! Won’t it be fun to have them hanging up everywhere? (I’d love to see where you display yours! If you Instagram, show it off with hashtag #praykids!)

Don’t forget to get your free ebook from moi, Praying God’s Word for Your Kids by subscribing today!

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Comments

  2. What a great artist! I’d love to have more of God’s Word on my walls. For now it’s just my own writing or printing it out and hanging on the frig. I like the Family Rules one – but they’re all so great!

  3. Well, I love that “Do Not Worry” print and definitely the “Choose This Day” print as well!

    Thanks for hosting some sweet giveaways, girl!

  4. I love the do not worry print. I have been wanting a cool looking reminder from God to hang in the living room. Love these, they are beautiful:-)

  5. So many cute ones! Love Psalm 1, the Wedding Scripture Art, Family Rules. Aaaa too many great options.

  6. I love the flying aces print. I love the colors and it’s always been one of my fave verses! AND your new site looking AMAZING! love it!

  7. I love all of her pieces! But since I have to pick a few that I like, I’d have to say Don’t Worry (cause I am ALWAYS worrying about some thing, and I ALWAYS need to be reminded, its okay, God’s got this!) Be Still and Know That I am God (for many reasons, some along the line of worry. But for many in our day in time, the hustle and bustle of life makes us forget to stop and smell the roses, and realize whats important, and who is in charge. This is a beautiful piece that could remind family and friends and myself even, to slow down.) The personalized vintage art, and everything else is great! I don’t currently have any scriptures on my walls, I do have crosses that need to be complimented by pretty scripture art! This would be my first piece if I won, I’d love it!

  9. I love the chair – I will give you rest and the vintage windmill! These are beautiful! I love art and scripture together!!

  11. Thank you for opening your life to us, for your honesty and genuine passion for the Word of God and living for Him. I have learned much from you and your blog and appreciate all you give. Sisters in Christ is a pretty awesome thing. Again (I’m pretty sure I said this yesterday), blessings on this new venture!

  12. What beautiful art, Amanda. I’m torn between several – as you predicted…

    We are FINALLY decorating the kids bathroom – after living here for 6.5 years… I love the “Choose this day” art since it fits the theme I’m going for in the bathroom… I also love the soldiers prayer and also the vintage airplane art since the boys bedroom is vintage vehicles…

    Congrats on making the move and your new endeavors! I’m looking forward to reading the book, especially since I’ve been looking to praying WITH my kids and training them to become prayer warriors themselves!

  16. I love the wedding prints of 1st Corinthians 13 and the Romans 12 butterfly print, but there are several others that are equally fantastic. I have actually been wanting to have those two passages up in our home, so would love them!

  20. I love that that captcha code had D4 in it–it is our “nickname” for my baby–who is to be delivered tomorrow! 🙂 I have been loving Scripture prints–trying to make my own but not quite as gifted as some , like Emily. I really like Psalm 1. But I’m looking forward to checking out her page! And Good Luck and God Bless OH Amanda! 🙂

  21. My favorites ar the “Do not be afraid” (deut. 31:8) and the psalm 1:1-3 tree one… I really like her hand-drawn style!! 😀

  24. I like the Bird in the Branches, as well as the family rules tree. So cute! Thanks for a chance to win, Amanda!

  25. There’s not one print that isn’t beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for your encouragement and insight …. And an opportunity to win one of these prints!

  26. How in the world do you pick one. I love these and want one for my daughters room and one for my sons. I love all the ones you here plus all the others

  27. Do not worry. That is one of my favorite scriptures and that colorful bird is so eye catching and cheery

  29. I love the Proverbs 31 print for my daughter’s room, the Matthew 6 print, and the Psalm 1 print. Wow! Thanks for showcasing her work! I’m excited to show my husband and order some for our home. Thank you!

  31. I like the Jeremiah 29.11, 1 Thessalonians 5.16-18, Psalm 46:10 and the wedding Scripture art.

  32. I love the rest easy and the let your light shine. I am going to order some of these prints for Christmas gifts.

  34. I was wondering how do I get the Praying Gods word For Your Kids free e-book? I clicked on the link to subscribe to you e-mails even though I was already signed up to receive your e-mails & I still don’t see anyway to get the free E-book. would you please e-mail me back & let me know what I’m doing wrong? Thanks

  35. I love Psalm 1 because of what it says but also with trees becoming part of a theme in my home:)

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