According to the authors, blessings are not just affirmations or expressions of gratitude for what God has done. They believe that we should bless the world as it is, and as we are, seeing God at work in all things, even those things that are trying or painful.
This is not a book to read chronologically, or rush through. It's meant to be sipped and savored, choosing the reading or readings that are appropriate to each day. There are many categories and topics. For example:
"For this ordinary day"
"For when you need a little hope"
"For when you've lost someone far too soon"
"For this lovely day"
Each blessing could be considered both a prayer and a poem, a way of speaking to God about how things are right here, right now. There are also quotes from the Bible or other Christians sprinkled throughout the selections.
At the end there are selected blessings to use as devotions during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
VERDICT: 5 STARS. I loved it!
For more books by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie see these posts:
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler–Book Review
Good Enough by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie–Book Review
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