My review...
I love devotionals, so I was excited to have the
chance to review this one. The topic immediately caught my eye: 365 devotions
that meet you in your everyday mess.
This book would be a wonderful addition to daily Bible
study for women of all ages who looking for a moment to breathe. (In fact, the
devotions provide you with that moment to just take a breath and listen to what
God has to say.) The devotions are written by numerous women. The format is:
title, Bible verse, message, and prayer/reflection question. Many of the women
are familiar names in the Christian industry, such as Renee Swope, Emily P.
Freeman, Kristen Strong, Ann Swindell, and Lisa-Jo Baker. The personal stories
will likely be relatable for many women.
One thing that makes this book a bit different from other
devotionals is that it does not specify a calendar day for each devotion. Therefore,
the reader can easily start at any time of the year instead of feeling the need
to wait until January 1st. It also contains a ribbon bookmark. Each message is
short, no more than a page, so it only takes a few minutes to read and get
encouraged. It is a small book, so it would be easy to travel with, as well. The
one thing that did surprise me was that all of the devotions did not
necessarily center around what I believed to be the topic of the book, taking a
moment to breathe. However, I still found them useful and relevant, for the
most part.
At the end of the book is a list of the contributing
authors/bios/devotions written, as well as a Scripture index.
A few of my favorite quotes include:
· “Store
up grace — for yourself and others — by treasuring the truth and beauty that’s
found in God’s Word.”
· “Do
you ever wish for a billboard sign to point you in the right direction? Open
His Word and seek Him there. Because He promises you’ll find Him when you seek Him
with all of your heart.”
· “Can
you look over your life and see a closed door that eventually led to something
more beautiful than you imagined? Tell Him how grateful you are for the way He
moves in ways, often unseen, on your behalf.”
· “Whatever
unforeseen delay you may encounter today or this week, see it as a gift, a
chance to listen, to lean in and hear Him calling you to Himself.”
Disclaimer: I received a
complimentary copy as part of the B&H/Lifeway blogger program. I was not
required to leave a positive review.
