When I Pray for You
released and became an instant bestseller. This is an incredibly poignant book that is a must-own for family bookshelves. So many people have been ordering multiple copies, not just for their own homes, but to give as gifts.
10 Gift Ideas for When I Pray for You
We have been overwhelmed by stories from parents who are using When I Pray for You
for the most beautiful gifts. I wanted to share some of these ideas because I think they are easy, yet profoundly special.
One for Each Child
Many parents have shared that they loved the book the so much they bought one for each one of their children. We loved this instagram post from a mom who not only bought the book for each of her kids, but wrote a prayer for each one of them in it. Isn’t that so lovely? What a treasure her words will be to her children when they are older.
Baby Shower Gift
Books are a popular baby shower gift and When I Pray for You
is perfect for giving to an expectant parent. Many people have said that it has already become their go-to book for giving for baby showers. If you are hosting a baby shower, invite guests to write a prayer for the baby in When I Pray for You.
Hospital Guest Book
Buy a copy of When I Pray for You
and invite hospital guests to sign it when the baby is born. Continue the practice at home when people come to meet the little one.
Baby Dedication/Christening Gift
The theme of prayer makes When I Pray for You
for gifting for a religious celebration like a baby dedication or Christening. It is also a great fit for a First Communion, bat mitzvah, bar mitzvah, etc.
Birthday gift
When I Pray for You
is also perfect for any birthday. Want to make it even more special? Write a prayer for the child in the book. We loved Parents could write a short prayer in the book every year for the child’s birthday, then give it to them for their 18th birthday. Or, check out this Instagram post of the family who sent the book all over the country to have family members write prayers for their child’s 10th birthday.
Annual School Memory Book
If your children attend Christian school, consider asking your child’s teachers to write a note/prayer in When I Pray for You
every year. Give the book, full of prayers from their teachers, to your child for their high school graduation.
Graduation Gift
Whether a child is graduating from preschool or high school, When I Pray for You
is a perfect gift. It’s a perfect alternative to giving Oh, the Places You’ll Go. A school emailed us that they were buying 30 copies of When I Pray for You to give to their graduating students.
Adoption Gift
If you know someone who is adopting a child, give them a copy of When I Pray for You
, as it will surely resonate with the prayers they have lifted up for their child.
Foster Care Gift
Whether you know a parent who is fostering a child or you are a foster parent yourself, When I Pray for You is a thoughtful gift to give to a special child.
Gift from a Loved One
The prose in When I Pray for You
is written so that it can come from anyone. We have loved how many grandparents, aunts, uncles and other special loved ones have given the book to special kids in their lives.
Give When I Pray for You
When I Pray for You
is such a special book because it helps parents talk about how much they love and pray for their kids. I hope this inspires you to gift this book to your own children, as well as other families. Matthew’s other books – When God Made You
and When God Made Light
are also wonderful books to gift.
Love the book! Haven’t gotten the two free copies of When God Made Light for preordering. Any idea of delivery date for them?
Hi Linda – the form said one per household, so you should only be expecting one. The form stated five weeks, so I think by late March you should receive your free copy. Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you for getting back to me. If I’d realized it was one per household, I would have had the books sent to each of my son’s homes because they are for their children. Guess I live & learn.