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In \u003cem\u003ePray First for Young Readers\u003c\/em\u003e, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges shows that praying is simple yet powerful when you know God as your Friend, Father, and Savior.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of prayer can be intimidating at any age, but \u003cem\u003ePray First for Young Readers\u003c\/em\u003e shows how to pray and what to pray about, gives your children the tools they need to add prayer to their daily routine, and reveals how a close relationship with Jesus is what leads to a lifelong faith. 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