Bountiful Blessings by Susie Larson

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BOUNTIFUL BLESSINGS: A Creative Devotional Experience by Susie Larson, Susie

A Creative Devotional Experience

Art by Carolyn Williams

If you are looking for a three-minute read and a pretty picture, check out this book. It's small, about 86 pages, meaning there are about 43 verses, 43 small readings and 43 beautiful pictures to color.

Again, reading devotional books cover to cover in one setting doesn't lend itself to real in depth study. But my opinion during the reading is that the verses are excellent choices to read. The small writing underneath might be slightly superficial, but it's hard to get in depth in two paragraphs, and most of the pictures are absolutely beautiful and fairly fine detailed. My recommendation would be to read the verse and the writing and while you are coloring, to pray and ask God to help you put the verse into practice in your life. To use the coloring time as a means of meditating on what God wants from you, as a means to ponder life and what you want from it versus what you feel God is calling you to, and also as a means to enjoy beauty.  I know not everyone would agree with keeping your hands busy while you pray or meditate on Scripture, but I think it can be valuable for those who can be easily distracted or would otherwise grow sleepy or would struggle to just sit and think.

An example of a devotional is this: "Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" Psalm 95:1-2 (ESV)

"May you awaken to the divine power of a grateful heart. May you know there's victory in praise and breakthrough in thanksgiving!....With God on your side, you have all you need to win your battles and grow in love. Sing a song of praise today even while you wait for your breakthrough!..."

And this is accompanied by a scarecrow/harvest picture.

Again, the devotionals can feel a little light and happy, but I think if you really dig deeper, you can find there's more there for you than just a little fluff.

I have read Susie Larson's book, "Your Sacred Yes" and it was excellent, one I highly recommended.

I received this book from Bethany House and was not required to write a positive review.

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