You need to know that God hears you. The story of Hannah in 1 Samuel tells of one woman’s personal heartache and trust in the One who could fulfill her desires. She poured her heart out to God, and He heard her. The Our Daily Bread devotionals selected for this collection reassure you that God is with you, God is for you, and God hears you. The personal stories, Scripture passages, and … inspirational quotes lift you up and remind you that God is bigger than the trials you face.
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God Hears Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women by Our Daily Bread Ministries is a lovely devotional for women. It has a beautiful hardcover with a page for each day of the year. It is a compact size at 6 ½” by 4 ½” which makes it easy to take with you (if you desire) and it fits nicely on top of my Bible. There is a foreword written by Elisa Morgan which I found enlightening. On each day there is a scripture passage, a short story (in a way) or verse, and then a short devotional that relates to the scripture passage. They are easy to read, and I found them encouraging. Each page is thought provoking, enlightening and positive. Reading each page is a great way to start or end a day (depending upon your schedule). It would also provide a nice pick-me-up in the middle of the day. I like that at the end there is information on the writers of God Hears Her. God Hears Her is especially beneficial for those new to the faith, but seasoned Christians will find new insights (I know I did). I am glad that I picked up God Hears Her as it is a wonderful addition to my daily devotions.
There is a God who hears
Various writers from Our Daily Bread Ministries are presenting the “God Hears Her Creative Journaling Edition”, published by Our Daily Bread Publishing. The book offers artwork for coloring, some of them full-page size, lined or blank spaces for writing of creating ones own art and 365 scripture readings (where is the one for leap years – 366 devotions would be better) and devotions that are focused on one verse of the reading. These devotional notes often contain an example or experience from the authors’ lives. The reflections are short which is a help for busy women.
The book is presented with a great design and artwork and offers plenty of space for writing and / or creative expressions. It is a great book for those readers who want to start with Bible Journaling and do not (yet) do it in their Bible and for readers who want something else than an adult coloring book. Since the “creative edition” is a workbook, it would have been better if the book would have been spiral-bound or have a flat-lying binding instead of the hardcover to make it easier to work in it. It is important to note that it is not a book for those readers who are looking for an in-depth study of the scripture readings. I am also missing a list with the Bible references. Nevertheless, I would buy the book for myself, but sadly the devotions are touching mainly the lives of women with children and this is not my case. Nevertheless I highly recommend. It is a devotional from women for women and it could make also a nice present for older teenagers or young adult women.
The complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley free of charge. I was under no obligation to offer a positive review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Forty days of guided prayers to remind you that God does indeed hear you. This is an interactive journal that is meant to guide you through a journey to know Him better and walk away changed by the realization that God does hear you. I loved the layout of each day and how the order was not always the exact same. Basically, a passage of Scripture, a personal story from one of the contributors to make it personal and then a space to Connect. In the Connect space, questions are asked to prompt your own heart to make the message personal and relatable. Then, you are prompted to pray and talk to God about the key theme identified in your heart during the passage. A section is provided to write and record the things you have learned and received. I appreciated the design and the workbook format. A great gift for women, young and old. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own and freely given.
I loved this devotional! I own a lot of devotionals because I like daily positive messages and this one did that! I also liked the spiritual aspect of this particular devotion. The scriptures gave me a lot to consider without being overdone.
I’ve only used the devotional for 10 days, but I can tell it is a great way to deepen my spiritual life. I am looking forward to the next 30 days of using this devotional and I believe it is one that I will repeat many times!
Thank you to NetGalley and Our Daily Bread for an ARC of this devotional in exchange for my review.
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What a wonderful way to connect with God. This daily devotional is aimed at women, but men could also gain from the readings. Each day starts with a Bible passage, which in the e-version is easier accessed by a click. The devotionals are short but thought-provoking. I have found this is a great way to start my day. However, the offerings could be read any time of the day. I will be purchasing my daughter a copy.
Beautiful 365 day devotional for women reminding us that God does hear our hearts. This is a wonderful devotional book to read. Its well written and easy to read.
Thank you NetGalley and Our Daily Bread Publishing for letting me read this devotional. I read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are of my own.
I really enjoyed reading this devotional. It is a compilation of daily devotions published by Our Daily Bread Ministries. It is 365 devotions written for women by women who can share in and understand our daily struggles and walk with the Lord. This devotional gives us a look at individual stories and scripture that shows us that God never leaves us, is always there for us and hears us when we call out.
It starts January 1 and goes until December 31 and is a perfect way to take five minutes out of our day to spend it quietly with our Lord.
I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.
God Hears Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women is a heartfelt devotion from Our Daily Bread. Each daily selection is short and does not take a long time to complete. It is a lovely devotional for any woman,
The day’s reading has a title, short scripture to read, a key verse is listed, and then a well written devotional ties it together. If you have ever read Our Daily Bread this will look familiar. The story applies the scripture to our lives and is encouraging.
The dates are listed so it is simple to pick up this book and begin reading it at any day of the year. There is a wide variety of daily themes for inspiration. Encouragement in hard times, admonition against sin, realizing that God hears our prayers, conquering fear, guarding our hearts, are just a few of the many topics covered.
I love this beautifully covered, thought provoking book. Its devotions can be easily read within five minutes. This provides the perfect way to begin or end your day. I highly recommend it. It would make a thoughtful gift for any occasion, holiday, or as a “just because” gift. 5 star rating from me! A copy was provided by Celebrate Lit but these are my own, honest words.
Compiled by Our Daily Bread, “God Hears Her” is an affirming devotional collection by women, for women. Among the plethora of devotionals to choose from, what sets this collection apart is not only the exclusively female authorship, but also the focus on women’s needs. This could be read by other groups, but will speak most to a woman’s heart. Because of its compact size, “God Hears Her” will fit into a handbag or purse, and although unpaginated, the readings are dated by month and day. This worked well for me because I am using a hardback copy, but if an e-reader wants to jump to a certain day or selection, I can foresee this being a problem. I personally would have appreciated a table of contents with the title of each day, simply for ease of use and for concentrating on a particular topic after completing the year of readings.
Each day’s reading is one small page in length, with the Bible verses pertaining to the devotional story listed and the main verse written out. With a short paragraph or two each dedicated to the author’s story and the Biblical tie-in, these can be read in a minute or two. This brevity is advantageous for the busy woman, and I appreciate that about it, but at the same time I feel somewhat unfulfilled. For newer Christians or those unfamiliar with the Bible, this is probably not the best devotional to start your study with, but if you are looking to mix up your routine and want to choose something that is quick and pertinent to women today, give “God Hears Her” a try.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Celebrate Lit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own.
This book is very attractive in appearance with its beautiful hardback cover but the contents are what I found most appealing. God Hears Her has 365 one-page devotionals and it is a perfect addition to my devotion time. Nineteen authors who are contributors to Our Daily Bread share their thoughts about selected Bible scripture and they cover subjects that are pertinent in all of our lives. The HER in the title implies that this is a book for women but I think that anyone reading it will be challenged and encouraged; there are even some entries that I can share with my granddaughter.
I am a fan of the publication Our Daily Bread and I’m always searching for devotionals to help me grow as a Christian so I can heartily recommend God Hears Her.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. I am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts in this review.
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We have used Our Daily Bread devotionals for years and I was excited to receive a copy of God Hears Her to review. It has not been disappointing at all. The personal stories are inspiring. The scriptures that are used are always inspiring and somehow just what I needed to hear.
Quotes throughout are inspiring and I find myself wanting to share them with everyone I know.
Do you need a gift for the women in your life? This is it. This is the gift that will keep on giving all year long because as long as she reads this daily she will daily have encouragement. I’m afraid I couldn’t wait to read this so I read multiple pages a day and it didn’t last me very long. But! The good thing about devotionals like this is that I can just restart when I finish no need to worry about the dates.
Highly recommend Our Daily Bread devotionals and specifically this book. You’re going to love it. This would also be great for teen girls as it’s just a devotional with no questionable content.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
I have been reading Our Daily Bread devotionals for many years now so when I first heard of God Hears Her I knew I wanted to read it. These 365 daily devotions are written by women for women. I was encouraged and renewed as I read along. We can certainly know that when we pour our hearts out to God, He truly does hear us.
There are short bios in the back for each of the 19 women that contributed to this devotional. Though my children are adults now, the ones that pulled at me the most were the ones where small children and their faith stood firm. “A little child shall lead them.” One five year old loved church so much that he cried when he couldn’t attend. He would walk into children’s church and declare, “Let’s get this party started!” We should be as enthusiastic. A two year old wanted a cookie from the batch his mother was baking. She told him not until after supper. He cried and headed to his room. He returned shortly and informed his mother that Jesus said he could have a cookie. She told him, no he didn’t, to which he said, yes he did, you just weren’t listening. How many of us miss what God is trying to tell us because we aren’t listening? But we can certainly know that He does hear our cries to Him. This devotional is one that would be a blessing to any woman (or man) and also make a great gift for any occasion.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Celebrate Lit but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.
It is no secret that I love Bible Studies and Devotionals. There are so many to choose from that it would take me a lifetime to get through them which is perfect for me. This devotional caught my attention because of several reasons. I loved the cover and find that it is very inviting. The pocket size is perfect for me to take to doctor appointments because we all know that an appointment for the doctor is just a suggestion of when you will be seen. The last and most important reason I like this Devotional is because it speaks to my heart.
It is designed to be used each day for a year. In most books the author includes a forward which I always read. This one was really good as it prepares us for what is in store for us each day so I hope you take time to read it. Inside the book you will find personal stories and stories from the bible that relate to the topic of the day. I have started this book and have enjoyed every day with topics that are easy to apply to my life. I also like the suggestion of scriptures to read each day as well. The book has a permanent place on my table which I read every day. This would be a perfect gift to give someone to encourage them in the Word.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
This is a wonderful collection of short devotions and commentary that is perfect to begin or end your day. I think I will be using this year after year. Very thought provoking.
I want to thank Our Daily Bread Ministries for publishing this pray book and also for allowing me to read the ARC. My opinion is my own, not influenced by receiving the ARC.