In Jesus
Calling for Teens: 50 Devotions for A Thankful Heart, Thomas Nelson and
Sarah Young invite their readers to “enjoy peace in His presence.” Teenagers
are overwhelmed with expectations, and this book presents thankfulness as the
answer.
I could read these short, peaceful, compelling
devotions repeatedly. They offer solace and perspective. Teenagers will love
this book.
The 50 devotions are simple: A title, a 1/2 page of
text, and a verse or two to read. I like that the verses aren’t written out
because that nudges readers to open their Bibles and explore the verses for
themselves. Of course they could just read the devotional and not the verses,
but doing so would leave a nagging feeling of unfinished business. On the page
opposite the devotional is another verse: written out, and illustrated with a
vibrant design. The whole book is color—an attractive feature for teenagers, or
any reader for that matter. The small, thin, sturdy book is also a fine fit for
teenagers: Digestible. Easily slipped into a binder or backpack.
Written as though Jesus is speaking directly to the
reader, these devotions hug readers and pull them to Him. Jesus reminds his
children to thank Him for His gifts and surprises. To rejoice in Him and then
be expectant of the peace that follows. To Be still. To squash the comparison
game. To conquer being rushed and find the need to be still. That grumbling has
got to go. To remember that thanksgiving is a sacrifice. And mostly, that “Thankfulness
is your greatest protection against that darkness.”
Upon first glance the book appears slightly
feminine, but upon opening it could definitely be an appropriate gift for both
genders. And there is a presentation page! A beautiful book.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
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