Hope Your Heart Needs: 52 Encouraging Reminders of How God Cares for You By Holley Gerth
Among other things All of that adds up to an author who knows how to lift up readers and encourage them I often turn to Gerth s books when I am feeling down and alone She always helps me feel better about things and reminds me that God cares about me I would encourage everyone to read this book It would also make a nice gift book for a friend needing some encouragement. I received this book from the publisher I was not required to write a positive review 9780800729547 I love Holly Gerth s wisdom and heart A super easy read that was just the encouragement I needed this week 9780800729547 Nice devotional I used it weekly throughout the year 9780800729547 Holley Gerth presents a book of fifty two devotionals.
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 9780800729547 Hope Whether we are going through hard times or are just going through everyday ho hum days most of us could use an extra dash of hope each day Holley Gerth s new devotional Hope Your Heart Needs offers an encouraging hopeful reading for 52 days. Each reading in Hope Your Heart Needs starts with a Bible verse for the day Then Holley writes a short devotional reading in which she reflects on the Scripture and shares stories from her heart At the end of each reading there is a brief prayer to lift up to God. Hope Your Heart Needs is a small book but it is large on sharing hope encouragement and God s love to the reader in each reading I like the small size because it is easy to stick in your purse or bag and carry along for a quick read whenever you need it Gerth is co founder of in courage and a partner with Dayspring She is also a licensed counselor and a life coach each focusing on a different aspect of God s character The writing style is personal and comforting It s like sitting down with a cup of coffee and a good friend and pouring your heart out until you feel clean emptied of your pain and struggles filled with God s grace At first I wasn t too impressed with this book The first handful of readings weren t very deep with nothing special about them The second half though contained many chapters and passages that spoke to me Recommended to anyone who enjoys devotionals designed for women of any age needing some hope for their hearts 3 I received a complimentary copy of this book from BH Lifeway in exchange for my honest review 9780800729547 Understanding 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 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 Hope Your Heart Needs 52 Encouraging Reminders of How God Cares for You
Holley Gerth likes humans words and good coffee She s also a Wall Street Journal bestselling author with over 500000 copies sold. Find out about her new release n What Your Mind Needs for Anxious Moments nThis is such a lovely book I haven t finished it yet as j plan to read a chapter a day during my daytime quiet hour I have already skimmed though and read a few chapter throughout and it is a lovely reminder that we are loved and we can love This book is a wonderful size to hold in my hands and the cover is soft with a luxurious feel This is a goodreads win and it arrived on my birthday as a surprise as I didnt see that I was a winner It brought joy to my heart 9780800729547 This sweet tiny devotional is sure to find its way onto the shelves of every Christian bookstore In fifty two short chapters the author explores different names and titles of God Jesus in a thoughtful entertaining way I don t normally read modern devotionals but while I occasionally found Hope Your Heart Needs to be lacking in depth I still enjoyed Gerth s insights She offered a few new thoughts on the character of God that I thought were excellent I know this book will prove uplifting to anyone who reads it. I received a free copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my honest review 9780800729547 I have to be grated to my dear neighbor who finding out I m into reading reviewing Christian books loaned me her copy from her KINDLE. I ve always been a rather voracious book reviewer of a very wide spectrum of genres from picture books for the youngest of reader all the way to a which I rather not mention here But lately with an increased passion for this type of book I m quickly reading through a book in order to write my review and get unto another book from my TBReviewed pile or another Christian book It took me 1 days to read this book and here is my honest review. After reading through this book I feel the best way for others to enjoy the most and make it rewarding than it is would to be read each chapter one week at a time with the best being the first thing each Sunday Sabbath morning Why this day The answer can be found in King James Bible Psalm 118 24This is the day which the LORD hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it. The author Holley Gerth each of her 52 chapters concerns some particular characteristic which the Lord has some we ve might have forgotten or never have realized or likewise about a truth of who what he is Each chapter begins with a biblical citation befitting what we re about to read and reading each chapter I feel it s best for her readers to meditate on what they ve read before offering the heartfelt prayer at the end of each chapter In writing this book Ms Gerth wants her reader s lives to be changed similar to the way her life has been transformed in much as in the manner which is depicted in New International Version Deuteronomy 30 6The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul and live. And for wanting to do this for all of her readers Ms Gerth has gotten 5 STARS from this reviewer 9780800729547 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. 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 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 . 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 9780800729547 I really enjoyed Fiercehearted read my review here so I was excited for the chance to read bestselling author counselor and speaker Holley Gerth s newest book Hope Your Heart Needs 52 Encouraging Reminders of How God Cares for You This devotional contains 52 short chapters each focusing on an individual attribute of God or truth about who He is especially relating to His love and care for His children e. I AM Truth Peace Comforter Refuge Shepherd Provider Purpose Giver Tear Catcher each chapter begins with a Bible verse foundational to the chapter s focus and ends with a brief prayer Once again I enjoyed not only Gerth s writing style but also her words. Hope Your Heart Needs is enjoyable and encouraging to read Gerth is honest and real yet never self absorbed or preachy and her writing is personable and relatable at times conversational with some poetic and descriptive writing interwoven throughout Though some chapters tend toward touchy feely overall Hope Your Heart Needs is grounded in solid Biblical truth and substantive than many devotional type books It is not trite overly spiritual or radical Rather it is thoughtful and often thought provoking or bringing a new perspective on familiar concepts I appreciate that many times Gerth reminds readers of the importance of reading the Bible prayer being attentive to the Holy Spirit and the counsel and community of other believers On another note many of the outside quotes from books or authors that Gerth includes add interesting context or conceptual depth If anything I would have liked the chapters to be just a page or two longer so the content was not quite so brief Whether used in a small group setting or as a prompt for journaling or read as a daily or weekly devotional or all at once as I did I would recommend Hope Your Heart Needs and also think it would make a great gift especially with its small size and fun puffy padded cover Without meaning to be too sappy this book is like meeting a wise friend for coffee or tea based on the cover image you ll come away feeling encouraged and loved not only because your friend cared enough to speak the truth in love even if it s hard truth but also because she ultimately refocused your gaze off yourself and onto Christ because when we remember and recognize rightly who God is His greatness His goodness His presence and how He loves and cares for us it deeply impacts not only our walk with Him as believers but also our identity relationships and daily lives Disclaimer This book was received for free from Revell a division of Baker Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review Note as with all reviews and references I do not necessarily agree with or am even aware of any or all of the beliefs views etc of the author please read my disclaimer here 9780800729547.