reviewsbyerin

If you are looking for a new devotional as the new year approaches, look no further than Holley Gerth's Strong, Brave, Loved. With a call for women to be fierce, vulnerable warriors, Holley builds off her previous book (Fiercehearted) and invites us on a 60-day journey of remembering who God has created us to be.

I was quite impressed by this devotional. Encouraging and challenging, each thought-provoking chapter includes a Scripture, prayer, quotes, and space to journal your own thoughts. I noted down many different nuggets throughout this book, but here were some of my favorite quotes: "Bravery doesn't come from bravado. It comes from humility." "Sometimes the bravest move is to stay where you are and simply see what God will do."

For where I am in my life right now, the most meaningful chapter came towards the end as Holley discusses the armor of God (Ephesians 6) and how it applies to our lives today. The chapter on the shield of faith was exactly what I needed, as she talked about how each part of the Trinity covers us and protects us when we are in intense trials. We don't have to have sufficient strength, we need only trust that He already is enough and will carry us through.

I would highly recommend this devotional for Christian women everywhere.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.