What do you think?
Rate this book
ESV Devotional Journal, Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control
64 pages, Paperback
Published September 12, 2024
2 people are currently reading
10 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
September 3, 2025
I don’t typically mark Bible studies/interactive devotionals on here, but this one is too good not to share and I can’t commend it enough.
Kristen Wetherell’s introduction is so good and what follows are daily Scripture reflections: each day you’re presented with a different passage of scripture (printed in the book) and given the same four journaling questions/prompts. I did this little study between our church’s summer and fall inductive Bible studies and it has been a rich and deeply nourishing practice each day.
This would make an incredible gift (for everyone but it could be especially great for moms with littles or busy moms with older kids) because you could throw it in a diaper bag and do it in the pickup line or while waiting for your kid to complete whatever practice or lesson they have and you’d have everything you need for study.
But this is not just for moms or women—it’s truly so good for anyone wanting to grow in this particular fruit of the Spirit and see what the Bible says about it. (More ideas: stocking stuffers, gifts for your small group, a little something for high school or college students, neighbors, ministry volunteers, a GREAT resource for a new believer, or anytime you’d like to give a little something meaningful that could lead to fruitful study or whet someone’s appetite [and increase their confidence] for digging into Scripture on their own).
I’m so grateful for this and eager to continue through the rest of the Fruit of the Spirit devo journals.
Kristen Wetherell’s introduction is so good and what follows are daily Scripture reflections: each day you’re presented with a different passage of scripture (printed in the book) and given the same four journaling questions/prompts. I did this little study between our church’s summer and fall inductive Bible studies and it has been a rich and deeply nourishing practice each day.
This would make an incredible gift (for everyone but it could be especially great for moms with littles or busy moms with older kids) because you could throw it in a diaper bag and do it in the pickup line or while waiting for your kid to complete whatever practice or lesson they have and you’d have everything you need for study.
But this is not just for moms or women—it’s truly so good for anyone wanting to grow in this particular fruit of the Spirit and see what the Bible says about it. (More ideas: stocking stuffers, gifts for your small group, a little something for high school or college students, neighbors, ministry volunteers, a GREAT resource for a new believer, or anytime you’d like to give a little something meaningful that could lead to fruitful study or whet someone’s appetite [and increase their confidence] for digging into Scripture on their own).
I’m so grateful for this and eager to continue through the rest of the Fruit of the Spirit devo journals.
October 19, 2024
This devotional journal is part of a series. Each one focuses on a different fruit of the Spirit, and this one is about self-control. The journal features twelve different sections, beginning with a Scripture passage about self-control and followed by three journaling pages for readers to write down their reflections. The journal pages are lined, and include headings for contemplation, insights, summary, and prayer.
At the beginning, there is an explanation for how to use the journal, as well as an introduction with a gospel-centered explanation of the fruits of the Spirit, and some short reflections on self-control. This is suitable for someone to use individually or with the rest of the series, and even though this is a devotional journal, not a Bible study, someone could also use it as a jumping-off point for studying each passage in its fuller context.
Regarding the appearance and functionality of the journal, it has a sturdy but flexible paperback cover, thick cream pages, and a sewn binding. It looks and feels nice, and I'm satisfied with the quality. Overall, I would recommend this to people who are interested in the concept.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
At the beginning, there is an explanation for how to use the journal, as well as an introduction with a gospel-centered explanation of the fruits of the Spirit, and some short reflections on self-control. This is suitable for someone to use individually or with the rest of the series, and even though this is a devotional journal, not a Bible study, someone could also use it as a jumping-off point for studying each passage in its fuller context.
Regarding the appearance and functionality of the journal, it has a sturdy but flexible paperback cover, thick cream pages, and a sewn binding. It looks and feels nice, and I'm satisfied with the quality. Overall, I would recommend this to people who are interested in the concept.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine, and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews