I’m not usually a big fan of the page-a-day devotionals. Why? Because I have done many over the years and while they start out as new and exciting…they would become old and stale in as little as a month. The writing and words and truths are so simple and I know them all already! Boring – right? So I went out and got myself a “real” and “meaty” bible study.

But let’s face it…as a mom of two energy-fill little boys, how much time do I have for a meaty cross-referencing bible study? None. Honestly – none! The Kay Arthur Bible study {on the book of Matthew} I purchased…that was over  a year ago now. Guess what? It still sits unfinished in a binder – I managed to keep up with the rigorous study for two whole weeks. Fail.

So, when I saw Kay’s little one-a-day devotional book was up for review: YES! Perfect. I knew I liked her writing style – and the format is much, much shorter.

Here’s the back-of-the-book preview:

“In this power-packed daily devotional, Kay Arthur beckons you to a deeper relationship with God, helping you discover for yourself the life-changing power of His unshakeable love. As each brief reading draws you into the Bible and leads you into purposeful prayer, you’ll be equipped to greet each day with bold faith, confident in God’s faithfulness, strength, and transforming grace.”

Do I feel equipped? Yes. Does this simple and short page-a-day style get me deeper into the Word? Yes. Under Kay’s advice I read a psalm each day along with her devotional note.

Is it simple? Sure. And that is exactly what I need right now!

Do I feel my faith changed, challenged, and strengthened  Surprisingly, yes. Life has been through some tough stuff at our family lately. I can’t tell you how many times over the past month this little book has slapped  me in the face. With God’s love. With God’s power. With God’s forgiveness. I’ve been convicted with those “simple” words I know in my head, but have forgotten in my heart. This little book has been a true blessing of release for me. I can manage a page a day. this book is helping me open my day with God – asking Him to take my hurts and worries and be in control of the coming day – in those few minutes before the chaos of the day begins.

{I was given this book for my honest review from Blogging for Books.}