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Blurb
Many women don’t
always find solace in their relationship with Christ because they don’t see how
his life, death, and resurrection connect with daily pressures and
frustrations.
Comforts from the
Cross provides bite-sized readings
to remind women of their place in Christ and of his love in the midst of their
busy lives. Elyse Fitzpatrick shows how gospel truths such as justification,
sanctification, and redemption can refresh women’s souls every day. These
five-minute celebrations of the gospel relieve readers of legalistic
condemnation and empower them for joyful obedience.
Great for
gift-giving or personal encouragement, Fitzpatrick’s book will help busy women
grasp the comforts of the gospel message. Now redesigned.
My Review
This is one of the best
devotionals, if not the best, that I've worked through. I so love how Ms
Fitzpatrick draws the state of our hearts with all its muck and helps us let it
go by guiding us with practical teaching to the heart of Jesus.
This is a 31-day devotional designed
to be read over the course of a month. I've now read it twice and plan to start
it again soon. Each devotional is three to four pages in length so is meatier
than the typical one page per day of most other devotionals I've read. She starts
with a verse of Scripture that provides the context for her lesson. Many days,
not all, conclude with a powerful prayer that enables you to walk away having
handed over the contents of your heart to the Lord.
There are so many excellent
lessons but Day 29 on prayer is worth the purchase price alone. I found I was
highlighting much of the ebook and making notes in my journal. Ms Fitzpatrick
brought new life to verses that I've read hundreds of times. For example, the
vine, branches and abiding of John 15:4-5 she encourages us to consider that
it's not about what we should do rather simply to receive the goodness and
godliness that comes from intimacy with Jesus. (Day 20)
The essence of each
devotional is to bring us back to Jesus, to see His great love for us, and to
enable us to keep looking at Him throughout the day. Focusing on His
attributes, what He's done rather than what we do, and allowing ourselves to
receive all that He's done.
Ian Acheson is an author
and strategy consultant based in Northern Sydney. Ian's first novel of
speculative fiction, Angelguard, is now available in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. You can
find more about Angelguard at Ian's website, on his author Facebook page and Twitter
Sounds excellent, Ian--I will check it out. But I have to say how refreshing it was to read how you were prepared to read a devotional aimed at women and acknowledge how you found so many treasures in it! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo-Anne. I actually read a lot of women's devotional material. I find a greater expression of hunger for Jesus and willingness to be vulnerable.
DeleteSounds interesting Ian.Thanks for telling us.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dale. I really enjoy Elyse's work. I've read a couple of her books and find them tremendous. Her counselling and theology backgrounds are a great combination.In fact, her Bio states she has an MA (?) in Biblical Counselling.
DeleteHi Ian,
ReplyDeleteHaving read other books by Ms Fitzpatrick, I know what a wise and thought provoking author she is. I'll add this devotional to my TBR list.
Paula, hi
DeleteYou've read others of Ms Fitzpatrick - yay. I notice she's written one on Romans which I might grab next.
Ian, great review! Thanks for sharing your insights with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Narelle for popping over especially in all your launch busyness.
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