In her first picture book, New York Times bestselling author and mother of three Elisabeth Hasselbeck reminds us that little hearts can be anxious tooand that God is always listening to their prayers.Flashlight Night is narrated by a boy whose parents have used chalkboard paint to create a wall where he and his siblings can write out all their fears, cares, and concerns: Will I learn to blow a bubble? Tie my shoes? Stay out of trouble? Be the friend they choose?When the boy worries that God isnt responding to his prayers, he and his mom climb the stairs and visit the chalkboard wall at nighttime with a flashlight. She shines the light on some prayers and turns it off at other times, pointing out that the prayer (and his faith) is still there, and in Gods hands.Sometimes we see His yes, Mom says.And sometimes we just dont.But just because it hasnt happened,doesnt mean it wont.Even when its dark and dimand when I cannot see,I choose to place my trust in HimAnd I know Gods close to me.
