Traits of God That Bring Hope

Ever picked up a book because it was pretty and then realized it was one of the best choices you could have ever made? That's what Hope Your Heart Needs was to me.

This little hardcover is full of 52 reads. This book reads like a devotional, but the entries are a little bit longer than what you'd normally find; about 4 pages each.

Each reading starts with a word describing who God is; things like:

• Beginning and End
• Helper
• Refuge
• Advocate
• Healer

An applicable Bible verse starts off every reading and then follows a short, personal story or lesson to apply the trait of God to your life. At the end of the reading, there is a short prayer.

I got a lot out of this book. Somehow, the exact right lesson would fall on a day I needed it (Tear Catcher is one I'll never forget!). The prayers at the end, especially, I felt to be exactly what I needed. Sometimes you read a good devotional, but it's hard to know what to say. The sample prayer made it really easy to talk to God about what you've just learned - even with fill-in-the-blanks to really apply it to your life.

After reading this book, I want to see what else Holley has authored - I've been missing out not having heard of her yet! Her personal writing style and wise words really did provide the hope my heart needed! I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who needs some encouragement (and I will be picking up a copy for some people in my life)!

Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.