The Family Blessing, Gift Edition, by Rolf Garborg, Summerside Press, 2009, Hardcover, 224 Pages,ISBN-13: 978-1934770627, $14.99

Do you think about the power of words? They are powerful, yet are often used carelessly without thought to their positive or negative influence. Ask yourself if you speak "life or death" into the lives of your loved ones from emotional outburst of frustration, anger, or habit, such as:

"You can't do anything right."

"You'll never amount to anything."

"You're just stupid."

"Don't bother me."

Almost everyone says both careless and beneficial words, according to James 3:10. "Blessing and curing" comes out of the same mouth.

Rolf Garborg, former missionary, pastor and inspirational author knows the power of words. He spoke God's favor and authority into the lives of congregations with benedictions and blessings at the close of services. However, he also spoke daily blessings into the lives of his loved ones.

That experience birthed the book, The Family Blessing,based on the blessing in Numbers 6: 24-26."May the Lord bless you and keep you! May the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you! May the Lord lift up His countenance on you and give you peace!"

Pastor David Michael read Garborg's book after he and his family viewed The Blessing, a film produced by Gary Smalley and John Trent. Which left him with a "deep longing" to be a blessing to his children. That night he added a new element to his two daughter's bedtime routines.

He stood beside their individual beds, laid his right hand on their heads, looked into their eyes and called upon the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob to bless them. Soon his girls asked for his blessings in advance if he were traveling. They said the nightly blessing made them feel "safe."

This beautifully packaged gift edition with satin ribbon marker is designed to introduce the "how-to" of daily blessings to parents of youngsters and newborns. While it's an excellent gift for baby showers, dedications, baptisms and christenings, it is also a nice gift for any family, regardless of parents or children's ages. It's never too early or too late to begin daily blessings.

The book explains what blessings are and offers four types of blessings and their benefits. It includes guidelines and practical advice on how to get started with testimonies and stories from parents and children's perspectives. Two chapters are updated from the original edition, "A Blessing in a name," and "Blessings that Heal," with the addition of a new chapter, "Cherish Every Moment."

What better gift can be given to a loved one than the spiritual enrichment of a blessing with the added benefit of fostering any child or adult's relationship with the Lord? Consider starting today to walk in God's favor and pass His blessings on to your loved ones.