Trusting God Day by Day: 365 Daily Devotions
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This Devotional is Amazing and Worth Every Penny!
About a year ago, I purchased my first devotional because I wanted to build my relationship with God and I thought devotionals were a good way to start. I really enjoyed the ones I purchased then and came across this one a couple months ago when I started searching for other ones. I hadn't read anything by Joyce Meyer but had heard enough good things about her books so I decided to give it a chance. This devotional is perfect for the individual who wants to develop a deeper relationship with God by gradually trusting Him. Many times we think we know what's best but that isn't always the case (at least this is true for me). I have some areas in my life where I can't handle them alone so I decided to turn to God with them for some help. I've only had this devotional for a month and a half and it's helping me a lot already! I love how a lot of these devotionals are made for busy people who only have a few minutes to read one of these every day and that's enough to read them. The devotions are dated so I just started with the date when I got this in the mail. There are 365 devotions and it would be nice if there was a devotion for February 29th but you could remedy that by rereading a previous devotion or skipping ahead to a random one. Each day starts with a theme and a Bible verse that pertains to the devotion's theme, most of which are taken from The Amplified Bible, unless otherwise noted. Then the bulk of the devotion is Joyce's thoughts and evidence taken from the Bible about how we could change our attitude about casting our cares (October 9th), being a blessing to others (October 6th), and handling whatever life hands us (August 24th), just to name a few. Some of it is her life experience which really helps to put the devotion into perspective. Finally, the devotion ends with a "Trust in Him" section which gives some questions or statements to think about. I'd say each devotion takes no longer than two or three minutes to read, especially if you read it at a slower pace to digest it more. I purchased the hardcover edition since I like the idea of holding my devotionals. This one is beautiful and has a yellow rose set against a green weathered, hardwood backdrop. It has 437 pages and the book measures 5 1/4 inches by 7 1/4 inches by 1 3/8 inches. It's a good size so you can stick it in your purse, backpack, briefcase, or other piece of luggage. It isn't gender-specific like some devotionals so I feel both men and women could enjoy this devotional. I love how the devotions are always what I need to hear that day and it's always something I can work on. Optimally, I like to read this right when I wake up, before the chaos of the morning starts so I have time to think about what I've read. There have been times when I haven't gotten to read it until the afternoon and I'm agitated and a bit more irritable than usual so I strive to read it early in the morning. For me, this is a great mood-booster and it's helping me trust God more. I've only had it for a month and a half but I love it already and feel it's helping me a lot. I purchased a couple other devotionals by Joyce Meyer but this is the one I keep coming back to. I was excited enough to get it that I ordered one for my sister and she loves it too! If you are a busy person who wants to start (or continue) trusting God more and you want to read a daily devotional, this is a great option. It also makes a great gift and I highly recommend it!
I'm not a big reviewer unless I truly love the item
I'm not a big reviewer unless I truly love the item. This devotional is the perfect length for a busy person and helps you view things differently when faced with difficult times. I recently purchased it because of a lack of trust for God due to suffering severe depression and anxiety for many years. I have read almost a months worth of devotions and really enjoy it. I find that it doesn't minimize your problems like some devotional can but it just helps you to see them from a different perspective. I will definitely be recommending this to others.
MUST READ!!!
I absolutely love this book! Very easy to understand and has real world scenarios.
Great devotional, except for one thing
I do love what Joyce Meyer says in this this book, however I have one complaint about it. All the Bible verses use the Amplified Bible version, which to me is very distracting with the parentheses and different interpretations within the quoted verse. It may seem like a small matter, but for a first thing in the morning meditation, I would prefer a straight NIV or NKJV verse.
Perfect for Self Improvement and Intamacy with God
I am college student, and was looking for something short but also personal. "Trusting God Day by Day" offers a verse, a short summary, and a challenge for you to reflect on. I have only read about a months worth of devotionals, but this book seems to encourage tackling negativity and guilt. I highly recommend this book for someone who wants to work on becoming more positive and understand God's grace more intimately.
It is a Supernatural Devotional - Day by Day!!
I read this book/devotional everyday and I love it. When I am needing a "word from the Lord" God will give me a page number and I turn to that page and it gives me just what I need at the moment or for that day. So I rarely read it on "the day" that it is! I read it on "other days" that God gives me. It is a supernatural devotional. God speaks to me through these pages. It is so wonderful!!
God Loves You!
Excellent! Down to earth devotionals reminding me that Christianity is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not a church. Many churches do not address real life issues, Joyce Meyers reminds us that God meets us where we are; in our home, in our workplace, and through every second of our own lives, with our own real ups and downs. I've heard about trusting the Lord all my life but still felt I had to measure up . This Joyce Meyer book reminded me that God doesn't want m to fit in, he wants me to follow him! Thank you Joyce Meyers!
A must read if you are always worrying
I am so thankful for this book. It’s truly teaching me and also allowing me to look directly to the Bible and to God’s word for faith and trust in God. I can truly say that my life anxiety and worry has been tested and basically removed since I began reading this devotional. The title tells exactly what this book allows readers the peace and rest to do. Which is to ultimately trust God in everything we do. Highly recommend if you’re like I used to be a worrywort, over planner, nervous wreck, over thinker, over analyzer, etc. Meyers uses easy to understand language and tone, and real life stituations to help connect what the Bible says about trusting God.
Can't live without it!
I have had a copy of this devotional for years, and it was marked up all over. So often, when I'd read it, I would think of my daughter, and think, "She needs this!" So, recently, I took a trip to visit her, and gave her my copy of "Trusting God Day by Day". After I got home, I missed it so much, that I ordered another copy. While I've never been a huge fan of Joyce Meyer (I've listened to her a few times, but not much), I highly recommend this devotional as one which challenges us to be who God created us to be, and to walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh! It has challenged me to grow closer to God.
Wonderful devotional
This is one of my favorite devotional. My husband bought this for me as a gift. At the time, I had not heard of Joyce Meyers. I looked her up & she seems to have had a very difficult past and multiple living experiences that have impacted the truth she has been able to preach. These devotional are sweet and simple in nature- yet pack a punch! They are an easy, quick read but have BIG applicable, convicting, messages that teach truth and bless me every time I read this. The days I read this in the morning have a huge effect on my actions and thoughts during the day. I’m actually gifting this one and have gifted multiple copies for anyone I feel needs some encouragement or love or is going through a rough time.
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