Gary Smalley's The Blessing

The book, The Blessing, authored by John Trent, Ph.D. and Gary Smalley is a profoundly written book that highlights what a blessing is and how it is given. The authors of this manuscript emphasizes the meaning of the blessing and give accounts of people receiving their blessing in scripture, those not getting their blessing, and the importance of receiving and giving this incredible gift. Smalley is able to share the idea and describe what the blessing is with such ease and in that the book is able to flow and impact readers of all levels and those who are in different areas in their Christian walk. The book details the five stages the blessing is given to someone: meaningful touch, spoken message, attaching high value, picturing a special future, and active commitment. The author

If a parent never tells her children that they love them, the kids can begin to feel unloved. If a parent or guardian informs their child/children that they should not try something since those are for “those kids.” Such as a child ask their parent/parents that they want to enroll in the advanced diploma and their father expresses his thoughts on their lack of ability then this can hinder the child’s drive to achieve what seem difficult to be viewed as unattainable. In conclusion, the book, The Blessing, is an incredible book that underlines the significance of a parent loving and believing in their children and actively supporting their child in the manner that enables their attempts to achieve great things. For example, a parent who believes their child is destined for a football career, however, they never enroll them in leagues and/or camps then they only have given them a half blessing. For a therapist, this book should be a tool utilized when counseling individuals regardless if the setting is a Christian or