The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional by Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl and Kristin Demery

 This book was just what I needed right now.  Being a new widow, sometimes it is hard to find things to be grateful for.  Things seem gloomy as though everything in life seems to go wrong.   The book blurb for this book truly tells it all.  When we reduce our stress, things can be better and this book is just the thing to help you slow down, relax and realize despite some of the trials we may be experiencing there is still much to be grateful for.  The book reminds us that God is still there looking after us and helping us by seeing to our needs.  

The book has stories, scriptures and little reminders of what we can do to show out gratitude to God.  These reminders helps me to put things in perspective and know that my Heavenly Father has not forgotten me as I help others as well.  I often feel that we are His Hands here on Earth doing good for others.  I love how this book helps me to ponder on these thoughts.

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

One Good Word A Day by Julie Fisk, Kendra Roehl, Kristin Demery

It didn't take me too many pages of reading this to know that I loved this book.  I read each page and felt  the sweet peace it gave.  I read the personal vignettes and pictured myself in their place and loved the examples of truth they shared with me, the reader.

I especially enjoyed the example given of a child with a bad dream, coming to the mother's bed for comfort and peace.  And how this compared to our relying on God as our comforter and going to Him at the time of our needs with our worries and life's day to day concerns.

This book warms the heart and brings peaceful thoughts to your mind as you read it.  I loved each page and the feelings it brought to my heart.  There are scriptures that apply to the stories and and the end of the day's Word or thoughts, there is a prompt for "One Good Step".  These are suggestions as to how you can implement these suggestions and lessons into your life.  

I highly recommend this book to bring you happier days and peace with all that life gives you.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to give a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.