I have several books that make it to my daily reading. My main course is the Bible, especially Psalms and Proverbs, and the gospels. Add to the menu: Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach, which is truly "A Daybook of Comfort and Joy" as well as Moments that Matter by Catherine Marshall. I'll write about the latter right now.
My respect of Catherine Marshall goes back to my junior high school days of working in the library. I picked out a book named "Christy" from the free book box not really knowing who or what it was about. To my surprise I couldn't put the book and down and read the whole book within a week. I have in fact read it 4-5 mores throughout my life as well as reading other works written by her: Adventures in Prayer, A Man called Peter and Something More.
Daily devotionals are not so easy to match to where you are spiritually, some are too dry, others ramble and some just miss the mark. But Moments that Matter seem to speak each day to things that make sense, and digs into those deep places inside your life and thinking with a concise clarity of wisdom that actually makes sense. I am always amazed that the topic each day directly related to something I am working through in reality. It's my favorite book of all, read daily with even the letters of the cover worn off.
On Oct. 12 she writes about Psalm 139:17 and God's Plan for each life and how we wander off His path at time, often keeping people from returning to Him because of mistakes made. Here is how she wraps up God knowing everything about us and how He precedes and follows us:
"Most of us believe God can handle the 'befores' provided we cooperate; but that He can also walk into our past and correct our mistakes, that seems too good to be true."I highly recommend this devotional as one to further your understanding of God's personal love and interest in your life. She writes with utter transparency and inspiration about this often complex journey of being a believer.
Did I mention that the pages are paper that is silky smooth and engraved in gold etching of flowers and delightfully designed? This devotional is just the right size to fit in a drawer by your bedside table, a drawer in your office and a meaningful gift for anyone.
Tell me, what's your daily read?
Barbara
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