by guest writer Abigail Haagen
I don't know about you, but I have a hard time finding a good devotional. Should I choose one with only scriptures or with a devotional too? If with a devotional, do I want long devotionals or short devotionals? Do I want a lot of scripture reading or just one verse? And let’s not even start talking about topics. There are so many topics to cover! They could range from in-depth scriptural study, to characters from the Bible, to a subject like forgiveness. How am I supposed to know if the topic will be relevant to me?
When I got the chance to review Beloved: 365 Devotions for Young Women, I was elated. The 365 devotionals focus on what young women can take away from the stories of various figures in the Bible, especially prominent women like Eve, Sarah, Ruth, and Mary. From their lives, the book discusses topics like forgiveness, true beauty in Christ, and living our lives for Christ. When I read each devo before bed, I am able to take away a nugget of truth to dwell on and act out in my everyday life.
The only thing about the devotional I do not care for is how it sometimes alludes to being the perfect housewife. There is nothing wrong with a devotion about this, but, since this is a young women’s devotional, it feels a bit out of place. For me, at seventeen years of age, being a perfect housewife does not concern me. This may not be true for some young women, but if they are looking for advice on how to please their husband, perhaps they should read a devotional about being the perfect wife instead of one for young women. Nevertheless, many of the other lessons are incredibly insightful and useful for me, and I am positive they shall resonate with other young women as well.
Another feature I enjoy about this book is that, below each devotion, there is space for writing. This is useful to write down any thoughts, prayers, or insights I may have while reading. Also, the book is completely pink! It can’t get much better than that, can it?
Actually, it can! If you comment on this post, you will be entered in a drawing to win this wonderful devotional for FREE! You can either use it yourself or give it to a young woman in your life who needs encouragement. Drawing will be held December 10. You also have the option to buy the devotional from this link:
Thanks for reading this review! I hope you are able to find the perfect devotional to help you grow in your spiritual life!
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