Part of our
relationship is being honest and open, so we confess our sins. It’s not like
we’re saying, “Hey, Lord, news flash: I cheated during the game yesterday.”
Really, He already knows, but He’s reminding us, “Talk to me. Let me be your
friend and watch me work this out for you.”
It’s one way the
sinner and the King connect in relationship. He invites us to get close. We get
close by confessing. He gets closer by forgiving (every single time).
You’ve been
invited by the King Himself to join in and play a part. Will you participate in
the relationship or let it pass you by?
Book: Glimmer and Shine, 365 Devotions To Inspire by Natalie Grant, Zonderkidz, 2017
Genre: Devotional Book
Target Audience: Girls 8-11
Subjects: Sin, Confession, Forgiveness,
Spiritual Growth
Summary/Notes: “Why sit around and wait for a
miracle to come when we can be one?” Natalie Grant weaves an entire devotion
book around the theme of her song – Be one. The book is divided into seven
sections – Be Forgiven, Be Changed, Be His, Be Encouraged, Be Free, Be Brave,
Be One. There are a lot of elements of the first section though – the idea that
we have sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect glory, but that we can draw
close and find forgiveness, acceptance, love. Considering that one of the
characteristics of girls of this age is wanting to believe they know
everything, have all the answers and are never wrong, I really like this focus.
The daily reminders that no, they don’t have all the answers, but that they can
find so much of what they long for in simply confessing their lack of
perfection and drawing back to God, seems to be exactly what they need at this
age! And what young girl doesn’t long to be strong and make a difference in the
world around them – exactly what the final section is about! It’s also styled
in the format that appeals to them – sections to color or draw or write or
solve puzzles. One example is “Write down at least 10 things you like about
yourself. God made you this way for a reason. You are amazing!” I definitely
recommend this devotional for middle to upper elementary girls.
Spiritual Content
Recommendation Scale: 5/5
Reviewer: J:-)mi
Matthew 5:16 – In
the same way, let your light shine before men that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven.
Thank you to
Zonderkidz for the free review copy of this book! I thought it would be neat
but am even more impressed than I thought I would be! It’s going to be a
birthday gift for a special young girl in my life and I’m excited to see what
kind of impact it makes on her life!
All opinions are
my own.
