I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children
About the Book I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children
Book: I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children
Author: Linda Wood Rondeau
Genre: Non-fiction
Release date: Second Edition 2019
God indeed has a sense of humor. He chose children to teach us, too-smart adults, what it means to be his child, the very special relationship the believer enjoys with our Heavenly Father. We adults experience the same chaos, misadventure, and heartaches as our charges. Through a child’s example, we learn how God nurtures us with his infinitesimal patience.
This easy-to-read, often hilarious treatise, uses cartoons, witticisms, anecdotes, quotes, and scripture study to bring home these truths. A veteran social worker, Rondeau draws upon her many experiences in working with families as well as her personal experiences as a mom. “You will want to keep this book close at hand for those moments of weakness and pass it along to your friends.”
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My Thoughts on I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children:
This book made me laugh. I’m a mom to 11 kids with another on the way. There have been so many times that I’ve prayed and wished for patience. And then I immediately regret it. It’s not that I regret wanting patience, it’s more that God seems to give me more scenarios to test my patience when I’m praying for it.
With this book you get a fun humorous study or devotional for parents. It’s one of those that you will hang onto and use over and over. And then while some might pass their copy on, I personally will purchase a new copy to gift to friends. Because let’s face it, all parents should have a copy of this book! It’s much needed humor added to the challenging job we’ve got going on.
I really enjoy reading what this author has to say. I’m an adoptive mom though we never went through foster care or even the state when we adopted ours. It was a family adoption handled through attorneys and a judge. Even with that I have such a respect for those who foster children.
Grab this book. Read this book. Reread this book. And keep it handy on the shelf to grab when you’re having a particularly challenging day.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
About the Author of I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children
The author of the acclaimed Hosea’s Heart and Miracle on Maple Street, LINDA WOOD RONDEAU, a veteran social worker, writes from the heart of the personal experience. Her blog, Snark and Sensibility, embodies her sense of humor, a trait she believes God gives parents for survival. A resident of Hagerstown, Maryland, the author shares her days with her husband and best friend in life, Steve. Readers may visit her website at www.lindarondeau.com. Contact the author on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Excerpt from the Book
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.
And by him, we cry, Abba, Father
(Romans 8:15)
JUST LIKE MY DADDY
The courtroom was silent, waiting for the judge to make a decision—a decision to determine not only where little Joshua would live, but also what his name would be.
Not able to have children of their own, my son and daughter-in-law have adopted five children through the foster care system. Each addition to the family has been considered a blessing—especially so with Joshua. Joshua, who had been in foster care since early infancy, was free to be adopted. When the agency called my son and daughter-in-law who already had one adopted son and another whom they hoped to adopt, they opened their hearts to welcome the youngster into their burgeoning nest. Finally, all the legal work was over, and the family accompanied Joshua for his day in court.
The judge motioned Joshua to approach the bench. From his austere heights, the magistrate pointed to someone in the room. Each time, Joshua was asked, “Who is this?”
“Those are my brothers,” Joshua said, referring to the other adopted children. “That’s Mommy,” he explained as he pointed to my daughter-in-law.
Then the judge’s attention focused on my son who positioned Joshua in his arms, allowing the child to see the judge at eye level. “And who is this man holding you?”
Joshua’s eyes widened. He took his little hand and touched his father’s face as he squealed in delight, “THAT’S MY DADDY!”
The judge, assured of Joshua’s placement in a loving family, told John and Melissa that Joshua was now their legal son. Then the judge asked Joshua, “Do you know what your new name is?” Joshua hugged his new father and blurted with excitement, “Joshua John Barringer, just like my daddy!”
Sad are the indictments against Israel’s kings who “walked in the ways of their fathers” to commit vile acts of murder and idolatry. Sadder still are the descriptions of those sons who choose evil over the Godly example of their fathers. David was revered as a man after God’s heart because he cherished the relationship he had with his Heavenly Father more than any earthly treasure. When he sinned, he could not rest until his spirit was one again with the God he adored.
When we received Christ, God adopted us into His family. He holds us in His arms so we can touch His face. We are privileged to call him “Daddy, God.”
He asks us to be holy as He is holy. He asks us to look inside our hearts and say, “I want to be just like You.”
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Giveaway for I Prayed for Patience, God Gave Me Children
To celebrate her tour, Linda is giving away the grand prize of a Kindle!!
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Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!
Click the link below to enter.
Linda Wood Rondeau
thank you for having me as your guest today.
Erin S.
It is always a pleasure to host great authors to share with everyone else.
Deana
I loved your review. The book made me laugh as well. Wow! Eleven children and another on the way. What an awesome family you just have.
Erin S.
Thanks so much. We obviously love children around here.
megan allen
I think this will be a fun, light read! I appreciate the recommendation!
Erin S.
Let me know what you think once you get a chance to read it.
Rita Wray
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the book.
Erin S.
Thanks for stopping by!
Debra J Pruss
Thank you for sharing. Your book sounds heartwarming, funny as well as opening up for a good cry. God bless you.
Erin S.
Yes to all of those. I hope you get a chance to read it.
Emma
I’m looking forward to reading this one! I have only eight living children–I don’t know how you manage to get so many reviews done! I struggle to do the ones I do.
Erin S.
I read as my escape and quiet. So for a bit after the kids are asleep or when they have their own quiet reading time. We’re all big readers in our house.
megan allen
I think this one could really help me! Thanks for sharing!!
Erin S.
It’s really a great one for any mother.