Devotional book: Immeasurably More

About the book:

In Ephesians 3:20, Paul tells us that God can do ”immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine” (NIV). Deb Burma beautifully reveals what this means in her relational, conversational, richly scriptural devotional created for you.

Across 100 devotions with journaling and prayer prompts, you—individually or with your sisters in Christ—will discover God‘s immeasurable...

• Grace

• Love

• Power

• Provision

• Purpose

• Peace

• Joy

• Gifts

• Rest

• Life

My thoughts:

I love finding new devotional books.  I am pleased to share Immeasurably More  today by Deb Burma which is a brand new release! 

  
I like the set up of this book.  There is a verse, reading, and a space to answer a journal prompt and write a prayer.  This is an example of a journal prompt.  

There are 100 devotions that will encourage your heart.  Notice above the 10 different topics that are covered.  This is a good way to spend some time focusing on God's Word and truth during your day.

I have enjoyed reading these devotions and the questions posed at the end.  This will be a nice addition to your quiet time.  It would make a nice gift as well.  Please consider buying this book.     

Here is a trailer to hear the author talk about this devotions.

Buy the devotional at this link.

#immeasurablymore #cphreads

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.

Have a day of blessings! 

 Bethany

Grace

Have you read the new book by popular author Max Lucado?  It is called Grace. 

Book Description: 

Grace.

We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means.

But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no?

Max Lucado asks a deeper question: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace?

God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly.

Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.

Let’s make certain grace gets you.

My thoughts:
I have enjoyed reading this book as I have enjoyed other books by Max Lucado.  He has so many good books, and this one is another good to add to your library.  I believe the message of this book will be well received by many readers because this is something we all can relate to....trying to be good enough or do more or be successful in order to earn God's love.  None of those things are needed though.  And that is the point of this book.  The reader is reminded of what grace is and gives examples of people (both from the Bible and other modern day examples) who have given and received grace.  Another thing about grace is that once we realize the magnitude of the grace we have been given, we need to show that grace to others.  This isn't something we can do in our human selves. 

I liked this quote in the book and want to leave you with this:
"You are loved by your Maker not because you try to please Him and succeed, or fail to please Him and apologize, but because He wants to be your Father." 

I received this book from the Book Sneeze reviewers program for my honest review.

Have a day of blessings!

Join me at Laced with Grace

Join me today for a devotional called "Grace" over at Laced with Grace.

Have a day of blessings!

Prayers & Promises Week #8

Since I've been choosing verses on grace, I've come across so many things relating to this subject. I read a nice post this week on grace that I wanted to share with you today as well. I am blessed every time I read a post at Mommy Accountability and I hope you will take time to read her wonderful post "Extending Grace."

Also on Saturday Linda reminded me of a great song called Wonderful Grace of Jesus.

This week's verse on grace is Titus 3:5-7--
"He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."

Please remember the following in prayer:

~ Harlan as his foot continues to heal. He went to the doctor this week and got a good report as far as no infection. He'll be off his foot for 3 months. Pray for his wife as she cares for him and their two young girls.

~ Steven's family. Last Saturday Steven died in Cancun where he was on a trip with his wife. He was only 30 years old. Pray for his family and friends as they have so many questions right now.

~ Rita's family. Rita's sweet Mom passed away this week after a lengthy illness.

~ Denise and her husband Eddie.

Thank you for visiting today on Spiritual Sundays.

Have a day of blessings!

Marriage Monday: Grace in Marriage

I didn't participate in last month's Marriage Monday but wanted to make sure I did this month. You can join us by visiting Overflowing Grace.

The topic is "Grace in Marriage." Grace is something we need to learn to accept and give and something receive from our Savior. In the area of marriage grace is vital. I think about my own marriage and how we've both had to show grace to one another.

I feel my husband is really good at extending grace; I'm so thankful for this! I think about situations when he showed grace and I wonder if the roles were reversed if I would have been graceful. I've really seen my husband grow in grace also, and he's been such a good example to me.

Something I've been thinking about lately is how it feels so easy to show grace to my husband yet to some people in certain relationships it is much harder for me to show grace. As I think of the grace we've received from the Lord, I know that grace is something I must show to others. Yet sometimes it is hard. This is an area for me to continue to grow.

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"From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:16, 17

Today's prayer for the election:
Pray for poll workers and election officials, for their safety, honesty and integrity