Understanding more of God’s character and how he loves us changed bestselling author Holley Gerth’s life in beautiful, powerful ways. She realized that she didn’t have to settle for “I’m fine” when there was someone whispering to her in every moment, “You’re mine.” The hope, joy, peace, and purpose she longed for were already there, in the heart of God.Now in 52 devotional readings, Holley shares … Holley shares with women the answer to the restlessness they feel in their hearts that keeps them hurrying, striving, pushing. She shows them that “the God who scattered stars like diamonds across the velvet of the universe, the keeper of every sparrow, the maker of us all, is inviting us to draw closer to him. He is the place where our hearts can go on the hard days and the happy ones, in the highs and lows, when we are sad or frustrated or downright giddy. He is what we’ve been searching for all along.”
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Loved this devo by Holley Gerth. So refreshing and encouraging. Love how she titled almost ever entry with just one word naming/describing a different facet of who God is — for example, Refuge, Sustainer, Healer, Giver, etc. Such wonderful reminders of God’s great love for us. Thankful to have won this in a Goodreads giveaway last year!
I really need to read this book at the moment that I picked it up and opened up the first page. It challenged and encouraged me. This is a definite book to put on your to-read list and should be in every church library. I have been receiving Holly Gerth’s emails for several years and have shared many of her daily messages on Facebook. They are profound and touching and are often just what I need to read on a particular day.
This book will lift you, encourage you, and have you sitting back and taking a look at your life and your heart. Are you doing all you can for others? Is God working through your life? I strongly encourage you to purchase this book and read it as soon as possible! You will be touched.
Thank you to NetGalley and Fleming H. Revell Company for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Wow! In 52 ways Holley Gerth has written a devotional to cover many topics that face us today. Honestly, this book has earned a home on my bookshelf for a long time coming. The messages are timely, and hit the target. This inspirational book could be read cover to cover. It can be studied as a day by day devotional. However, when I got this book in my hands, I looked up a topic you that called me and from there, the rest has been a pleasant journey.
Holley’s style of writing and the encouragement she gives. Her down to earth style makes her feel like you have just sat down with a friend to discuss God’s encouraging words. The format of this book is just right for someone who wants to pack inspiration into their tote to be pulled out for quiet moments in the day. It is a treasure trove of God’s word and how they apply to our modern day lives. I was given my copy as a gift with an option to write a review or not, from Revell. I had to share my thoughts as this book is too good to keep to myself.
“Hope Your Heart Needs” by Holley Gerth
“52 Encouraging Reminders Of How God Cares For You”
If you are familiar with the author Holley Gerth you know how encouraging her words can be and how easy it is to read and relate to her books. If you aren’t familiar with her, you will soon be, as you begin to read this book. It will read like a close friend is speaking with you, a friend who knows how you are feeling and wants to share hope and encouragement with you.
This book may be small in size (6″ by 4″) but it is packed with hope, help and encouragement for every life situation you may be facing. It is not a book that you read just once and put away. It is a book that you want to read daily, over and over, one that you will want to keep nearby to pick up and read whenever the need arises.
My favorite thing about this book is that each of it’s 52 Chapters is titled with one of God’s Names based on His attributes or character. If you have ever studied God’s Names you know there is one for every circumstance you might encounter.
Are you having a really sad, sorrowful day filled with heartache and tears? Read Chapter 19 titled “Tear Catcher” and you will find instant comfort, at least I did.
Or, maybe you are stressed out and frustrated, you just need a break, someone to step in and give you some strength and support, someone who Chapter 21 says is our Sustainer. “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.” Psalm 54:4 tells us.
And, there are many more Chapters that you will easily find yourself relating to such as Helper, Guide, Friend, Comforter, Provider, One-Who-Sees, Rescuer, Healer, Caretaker, Forgiver, Purpose-Giver, and many more.
I really recommend this book as a great daily resource to keep on hand.
I received this book free from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to give a favorable review, but have chosen to do so.
All thoughts are my own.
–Leona J. Atkinson