In Psalms chapter 4, David acknowledges that it is God who keeps us safe.
Psalm 4
The Easy-to-Read Version is more of a paraphrase, but it puts this Psalm so beautifully, and brings out such meaning that it is WELL worth the read.
Despite my worried nights, He has always seen us through. I pray you have a peaceful sleep tonight.
Memory Verse: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8 NIV
Materials needed to create the Peaceful Sleep quiet book page:
- A4 felt background sheet; I used mauve
- felt/material scraps, velour is good for the blanket
- embroidery floss (optional)
- small rope dolls (I bought mine from a dollar shop)
- sewing thread to best match the page
- a bed template - I used the Five Little Monkeys pattern by Stephanie of Imagine Our life
Sew a large scrap of felt to fill the bottom third of your felt background sheet. I cut off the excess mauve so I could use it for something else. You could simply sew a strip over the bottom third of your sheet.
Cut out the bedhead and sew it down, followed by the pillows. Be sure to line it up properly so that the bed base does not allow wall coloured felt to show through, and that the pillows are visible above the blanket.
I used velour material for the blanket. It was from a baby suit given to Tahlia. The velour makes a lovely soft blanket for the dollies and adds a touch and feel aspect to the page. Cut out two blanket sections so they can be sewn right sides facing out. Use the embroidery floss to add an authentic touch to the top edge of the blanket. Sew the blanket in place to the bed base.
Sew the bed base down to the floor/wall on the bottom and sides.
Put the dollies into bed.
Cut out the bedhead and sew it down, followed by the pillows. Be sure to line it up properly so that the bed base does not allow wall coloured felt to show through, and that the pillows are visible above the blanket.
I used velour material for the blanket. It was from a baby suit given to Tahlia. The velour makes a lovely soft blanket for the dollies and adds a touch and feel aspect to the page. Cut out two blanket sections so they can be sewn right sides facing out. Use the embroidery floss to add an authentic touch to the top edge of the blanket. Sew the blanket in place to the bed base.
Sew the bed base down to the floor/wall on the bottom and sides.
Put the dollies into bed.
Finished!
Difficulty Level = Easy.
Blanket stitch is easy, don't be off-put. If in doubt, You Tube it!
Key Learning Areas and Skills
- Psalm 4 - This page tells that God keeps us safe, and we can sleep in peace
- Imaginative Play - The dollies can play at all sorts of things. These three dollies are meant to be Tahlia and her cousin, and her friend enjoying a sleepover.
- Touch and Feel - The velour blanket is lovely soft texture, and it runs in a grain - you can rub it with and against the grain and feel a big difference in texture
- Fine Motor Skills - all quiet books encourage fine motor skill development
- Hand-eye Co-ordination - all quiet books encourage hand-eye co-ordination
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Devotional
Financial stresses seem to be the focus of this Psalm. They can certainly keep you awake at night. The basic message is that if you resolve to do the right thing, and you decide to put your trust in God, His listening ear and attentiveness is worth more than financial security.The Easy-to-Read Version is more of a paraphrase, but it puts this Psalm so beautifully, and brings out such meaning that it is WELL worth the read.
Despite my worried nights, He has always seen us through. I pray you have a peaceful sleep tonight.
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