Mornings with Jesus is the perfect devotional for a busy woman. The entries are short, just one page each, but they offer a chance to start the day by focusing on the Word and how it applies in our lives.
The book was compiled by Guideposts and features writings from seven Christian women and authors. Each entry includes a thought for the day based on a Bible verse, along with a short prayer related to the topic. The devotional for January 28th, based on Revelation 12:10, touched on something that I’m sure many of us have dealt with – guilt. Here’s an excerpt:
I know we’re all human, we’re all imperfect. And yet I find myself striving to do absolutely everything right. When I fail, or when I fail someone I care about, it eats away at me. I don’t think about how I can learn from my mistakes; instead, I revisit what I did wrong, over and over again….But if I remember Jesus’ victory and love, the guilt and accusations melt away.
So true, at least for me. How easy it is to get trapped in a loop of shame or regret over something we’ve done, and what a great reminder to accept the forgiveness that we are offered so freely from the Lord.
Mornings with Jesus is available at Amazon.com (the cover is a bit different but the book is the same). I also have one extra copy to give away to a lucky (or should I say, blessed) reader! To enter, simply leave a comment on this post by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Friday, February 3rd. The winner will be drawn randomly and contacted by email for a mailing address. Giveaway is closed – the winner is Janet Jackson.
Thank you to Litfuse and Guideposts for the review copy of this book plus another to give away! Visit the blog tour page to read what others are saying.
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This looks like a fantastic devotional. Please enter me
This books looks amazing! I love how there is something for everyday
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This sounds like a wonderful book. I love the flowers on the cover. I have a set of antique china that looks just like that!
This book would be perfect to jump start my daily quiet time! I like that each day is written by a different person! Thanks for the chance to win!
I have just received Tricia Goyer’s novel Along Wooded Paths. She is the only author I recognize. I would like to have this devotional to read during this leap year because it has 366 devotions and is for 2012.
I like devotions because they begin a central theme and you can continue your Bible study further on the Scriptures that pertain to the subject on that day for in-depth study. It is a nice jump-start place to begin.
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