Milk and Honey for a Woman's Soul: Nourishing Devotions and Prayers

by Carey Scott

192 pages, Paperback

Published March 1, 2026

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully designed book that is full of encouragement. It uses the TLB and VOICE versions, which I found to be refreshing. As the book progresses, the devotions deal with harder realities, and I like that approach. They encourage you to be diligent in obedience to experience more of God’s peace. It frequently talks about God’s promises and eternal rewards. The brief devotions are perfect for quick pauses in your day. This book would make a great gift for a woman who needs uplifting support.
I received a preview copy from NetGalley.

[Elizabeth E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the advance reader’s copy, all opinions are my own.

🔖 What I liked:
• The book cover is absolutely beautiful — honestly, who doesn’t love pretty honeycombs?
• It immediately draws you in and feels warm and inviting.

🔖 What I loved:
• Each page contains wonderful, short and succinct devotions.
• Most readings are about a minute long, yet deeply blessed and insightful.
• Perfect for quiet moments, busy days, or when you just need a gentle spiritual reset.

✍🏽 To the writer:
Awesome book! I truly enjoyed your devotional writing style — thoughtful, uplifting, and easy to connect with.

📚 To the reader:
This is a beautiful devotional and highly recommended for every woman seeking gracious insights into God’s Word.

[Bree · Rating 4 out of 5]

•𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰•

{𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒌 & 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏’𝒔 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒍}

“𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚎𝚎𝚖 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚠𝚎'𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚐𝚘 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛, 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚎 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝙷𝚒𝚖. 𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚛 𝚒𝚜 𝙶𝚘𝚍. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚔𝚎𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝙷𝚒𝚖 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚒𝚜𝚝.”

🌸🐝 Release Date: March 1, 2026 🐝🌸
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What an amazing devotional—full of encouragements and God’s promises! This book would be a wonderful asset to women searching for promises to cling to during the hardships and turmoil of life! I found it to be full of the wonderful truths and promises hidden in the Word of God for believers to find and hold to 💛

I love the setup of these devotions! Each page starts with Scripture and ends with a prayer, reminding us to seek God in everything. The daily devotion is short and easy to digest, making it a quick way to receive daily encouragement and focus your brain on the Lord, who should be your number one priority!

This devotional also did an excellent job at driving home the point that we should find our security in God—and God alone! This world and all of its possessions are but for a season, whereas our souls live forever, so we much choose wisely what—or whom—we are putting our trust in.

There were a few small things mentioned in the text of this devotional that I didn’t 100% agree with, but they weren’t big enough issues to make me appreciate the book any less. I would simply advice readers to use some discernment while reading ☺️

Quotes:

•𝚆𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝙷𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚗𝚘𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚠𝚎𝚛 𝚒𝚗 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚛 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚠𝚎'𝚍 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚍, 𝚠𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝙵𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛'𝚜 𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚞𝚜 𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝙷𝚒𝚜 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕.

•𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙻𝚘𝚛𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚜 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠𝚕𝚎𝚍𝚐𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜, 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚢𝚎𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎. 𝚆𝚎 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚒𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚎.

•𝚆𝚎'𝚛𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚍𝚟𝚘𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚒𝚗 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚢𝚎𝚛, 𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚎 𝚍𝚘𝚗'𝚝 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚘𝚛 𝚌𝚊𝚗'𝚝 𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜.

•𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚏𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝙷𝚎 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚌𝚝 𝚞𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚘𝚠𝚗 𝚞𝚙 𝚝𝚘 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚜.

•𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚘 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚌𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚝𝚛𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝙶𝚘𝚍.

•𝙰𝚜𝚔 𝙶𝚘𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚐𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚎𝚖𝚙𝚝𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏.
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I received a complimentary arc of this book from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing. All opinions listed are purely my own.

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Milk and Honey for a Woman's Soul: Nourishing Devotions and Prayers by Carey Scott

The Bible is full of God's promises to His people. His promises stand even today. . .and He makes good on every single one. The land God promised to the Israelites was described as a land overflowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 6:3). . .a land bountiful in goodness and blessings. As you read and meditate on the soul-nourishing inspiration and prayers in this delightful devotional, you'll learn to claim the "milk and honey" promises of scripture—God's promises of abundant blessings and provision—as your very own. With each turn of the page, you'll encounter a biblically rooted promise and practical devotional truth that will bless your heart and nurture your spirit today and all your days to come. Features ​180 Readings Promise Spiritual Nourishment for a Woman's Heart and Soul Every Reading Includes a Biblical Promise and Practical Devotional Truth Devotional Is a Beautiful Reminder of God's Promises Lovely Packaging and Design Makes a Great Gift.
A good resource.
The book is easy to read and understand.
I recommend this book.
Milk and Honey for a Woman's Soul: Nourishing Devotions and Prayers by Carey Scott
is a 5-star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Carey Scott.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.

[A.C. Cuddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The Bible is full of God's promises to His people. His promises stand even today… and He makes good on every single one. The land God promised to the Israelites was described as a land overflowing with milk and honey (Deuteronomy 6:3), a land bountiful in goodness and blessings.

As you read and meditate on the soul-nourishing inspiration and prayers in this delightful devotional, you'll learn to claim the "milk and honey" promises of scripture—God's promises of abundant blessings and provision—as your very own. With each turn of the page, you'll encounter a biblically rooted promise and practical devotional truth that will bless your heart and nurture your spirit today and all your days to come.”

I had the pleasure of reading this inspirational devotional. It is beautifully arranged with lovely finishing touches.

Each of the 180 entries, includes a timely Bible verse along with a devotional to ponder and pray. This book would make a lovely gift, or an additional to your daily personal worship time.

Disclosure: I received this book free via NetGalley. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book! It definitely will draw your attention to it if you see it sitting on a shelf or lying next to your Bible. The devotions are meaningful and based on a daily verse. I liked the variety of topics and felt they were covered from a woman's point of view. Each day you will come away with hope in the Lord and a verse or saying to think about during the day. I think it would be a wonderful gift for a birthday, wedding shower or Mother's Day.

I would like to thank the publisher and Netgalley for the temporary ARC digital copy that I read and left my personal thoughts on.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful devotional that I look forward to reading every morning! The reflections are so calming, healing, inspirational and grounding. Each reading is wonderfully written with a verse, message and prayer. They are short enough to read even on the busiest of days but deep enough to mediate on. It's a heartwarming reminder of God's love. This amazing book is such a blessing and so special. I'm forever grateful for it. Makes a wonderful and thoughtful gift.

[DevotedToHope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Milk and Honey for a Woman’s Soul is a devotional that feels like sitting quietly with the Lord, letting His promises settle deep. Each entry is short … just a verse, a reflection, a prayer … but somehow there’s enough space for real honesty and comfort. I found myself pausing more than once, letting the reminders of God’s faithfulness and care carry into the rest of my day.

Carey Scott writes with a gentle touch. She keeps the focus on God’s nearness … His willingness to meet us in anxiety, worry, or plain old exhaustion. There’s an undercurrent of hope on every page, even when the prayers are simple. Some days, that’s exactly what I need.

The Scripture passages lean toward paraphrased translations, which gives the language a softer, more conversational feel while remaining accessible. Readers who enjoy in-depth Bible study may appreciate pairing this devotional with time directly in Scripture. But if you need daily reminders that God is present, patient, and true to His promises, this devotional will meet you right there.

It’s beautifully designed … easy to gift, easy to return to, easy to tuck into the moments between the harder parts of life. I appreciate that Jesus is named, repentance isn’t skipped, and the gospel is present, even if the reflections stay gentle.

This devotional gently reminds you that you are loved by Almighty God and held by His sovereign hands.

Women navigating busy days, heavy responsibilities, or just needing a tender word grounded in Scripture will appreciate this quiet companion. For me, every page is an invitation to return again to the steady truth of Scripture.

I received an advanced electronic copy of this book from Barbour Books via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review and was not compensated in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and reflect my honest evaluation of the book’s writing, content, and Scriptural soundness.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Milk and Honey for a Woman’s Soul is a beautifully refreshing devotional overflowing with encouragement and reminders of God’s unwavering promises. Carey Scott offers a gentle, Scripture-centered collection of reflections that speak directly to a woman’s heart, especially during seasons of hardship, change, or emotional overwhelm. From the first page, this devotional feels warm, grounding, and deeply nourishing—like stepping into a quiet place of rest.

Each of the 180 entries opens with a verse from Scripture, followed by a short and heartfelt devotion, and closes with a simple prayer. The structure makes it incredibly easy to incorporate into daily quiet time. The devotions themselves are down-to-earth, relatable, and written in a “short and sweet” style that makes them accessible no matter how busy your day is. Each reading is rooted in biblical truth and offers a meaningful spiritual takeaway to ponder.

Scott beautifully reminds us that the comforts we cling to in this world are only temporary, gently guiding our hearts back to the God who remains constant through every season. Her reflections feel especially timely, offering steady reassurance and grounding hope in His unchanging promises—comfort we all need when life feels unpredictable. The range of topics she covers is thoughtful and relatable, written through a woman’s perspective in a way that makes each day’s reading feel personal, relevant, and deeply connective.

The physical beauty of the book deserves its own mention—the honeycomb-themed cover is truly lovely, warm, and inviting. It fits the tone of the devotional perfectly and would make this book a delightful gift for birthdays, bridal showers, Mother’s Day, or as a meaningful companion to someone’s private worship time. I also appreciated the Scripture Reference section included at the end of the book—it’s a thoughtful and helpful addition that makes returning to specific themes or verses incredibly easy.

“While He may not answer in our timing or in the ways we’d hoped, we can trust that our Father’s generosity will bless us according to His perfect will.”

Overall, Milk and Honey for a Woman’s Soul is a meaningful, heartfelt devotional—a gentle companion for daily spiritual reflection. The comforting tone, scriptural grounding, and beautiful design make it a joy to read and a wonderful resource for women seeking encouragement, guidance, and renewed focus on the Lord. I highly recommend it for personal use or as a thoughtful gift.

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I received a complimentary ARC of this book from NetGalley and Barbour Publishing. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own.