We are all busy and in need of rest for our bodies and spirits. I love to have a daily devotion and it has been hard to find ones that I really like. Chicken Soup for the Soul has been a long time favorite of mine. I have even used the inspirational stories when I used to coach cheerleading.
Now the series has a brand new devotional just for women. The Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women is a great way to start and/or end your day. It starts with a foreword by Jennifer Sands. If you are not familiar with her she is a great Christian author and speaker who is a widow of 9/11. The authors Susan M. Heim and Karen Talcott did a fabulous job of combining daily stories from women across all walks of life that you can relate to as well as relate to scripture.
When I look for a devotional the first thing I look for is the biblical references it makes. I want to be able to relate the devotion to the Bible or else it seems pointless to me. Each devotion starts with a key verse to focus on and even ends with a suggested prayer that relates to the scripture and the devotion. The length of the devotions are great for busy moms and women who already have a full plate. Although, God is the author of time and he will definitely give you the time you need if you commit it to him. That is a valuable lesson that I am learning as I go through life. Another great part of this devotional is the fact that you can choose devotions by theme. There are 11 different themes from Loss to Faith to Motherhood.
I suggest you take it day by day. There are 101 devotions, so it could get you through about 3 solid months. As events arise, you may want to visit the book by theme as well. I was just telling my Sunday School class last week about how amazing God is by giving the exact devotion that I need. It may be that day or possibly for the next day and it isn’t always for me, but it always comes up. God is always perfect and has precise timing!
If you would like to pick up a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women you can find it at Barnes & Noble and Amazon for about $14.95 or less. What a great gift for the special women in your life!
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