365 Devotions for Living Joyfully: Daily Encouragement for a Joyful Heart

by Victoria Doulos York

Discover the joy of the Lord in fresh ways through the beautiful new 365 Devotions for Living Joyfully . Full of simple, accessible devotions for every day of the year, this book will help you find deep, unshakable, biblical joy and will inspire you to live your most joyful life. In the midst of busy schedules and endless to-do lists, joy seems like a luxury few can afford, let alone a foundational part of an identity rooted in Christ. God promises His children a life of joy, and yet it remains so easy to lose sight of the gifts He offers every day. Take a few minutes each morning to rekindle this biblical understanding of a joy-filled life with the beautiful and inspirational new book, 365 Devotions for Living Joyfully. Reflect on the abundant life God holds out to you, and rediscover how joy can transform your heart. With Scripture verses and a prayer on each page, these devotions will inspire and grow your faith as you begin to see life as God truly intended it—full of abounding joy! Take heart and refresh your soul every day of the year through the encouraging words of 365 Devotions for Living Joyfully.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

400 pages, Hardcover

Published September 26, 2017

Reviews

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this series of devotionals, and have been reading them over the past couple of years. They aren’t particularly deep or theologically meaningful, but they are inspirational and appropriate for we “regular folk” who just want a nice little devotional to read each day.

[Lisa Lou · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nothing deeply theological but a nice daily devotional anyway.

[Yvie · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the midst of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and fire ("Fire and Rain," by James Taylor, anyone?), and the political upheaval, the threat of North Korea, and our country's impending civil war...it is SO easy to get caught up in the negativity and fall prey to the mindset. This book is needed by many people, our family included, to re-center the spirit on a daily basis. Not turning on the news, and staying ignorant, is not a healthy option; but neither is succumbing. We must remember to find our blessings and live joyfully, and this is a wonderful book to help you do just that. Each day offers up a new, short (and thereby completely doable) opportunity for reflection and spirit re-centering. The devotionals are calming and help the reader to reconnect with the inner spirit. If you, or someone you love, is caught up in the madness that we call life today, this is a great, and economical, gift of love.

[Leslie McKee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This encouraging devotional is designed to help the reader find joy and live a more joyful life. In today’s society, it’s easy to lose focus and become fearful or negative. This book and its readings could help the reader shift their focus and regain that joy. While the book could be enjoyed by anyone, it does seem to have a focus that would appeal more to women.

Each reading, which is set up by the calendar year, contains a verse, message, and prayer. There is a ribbon bookmark, which is quite convenient. The readings are short, making them easy to fit into a busy day.

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Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy as part of the BookLook Bloggers Program. I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, this book is adorable, definitely the cutest devotional book I’ve owned. It’s a nice, compact size with a ribbon bookmark, bright colors, and bicycles on the end pages. It even has yellow flowers on each page. Each devotion is dated, which helps the reader to easily keep track and read through it in a year.

The devotions are quick to read but meaningful. They are thought provoking and include a verse of scripture and a final thought. I love this book for my morning devotions. I can grab it before my feet hit the floor and read through one in less than 5 minutes. It is also great for those days when you may not have time to spend a lot of time in the word.

I would recommend this book as a gift…it’s so pretty and would delight any recipient.

My Rating: 4.5 stars

I received this book from Booklook Bloggers to review. My opinions are my own.

[Gina Hott · Rating 5 out of 5]

I tend to get bogged down in the day to day, letting it overwhelm me until I forget the purpose and blessings of my life. These moments with Him in this dear little book are the perfect focusing tool whether I use them first thing in the morning, just before I sleep, or when I need an afternoon rejuvenation. Even looking at the cover is sometimes enough to just put my day back on track!