Good Morning, Lord Sheila Walsh
Being a designer, I admit that I have the tendency to judge a book by its cover and that is why I ordered this book. For a morning devotional, the design is so fresh and welcoming and is a nice start to my day--even as a mid-day devotional. There were a lot of things I really did like about this devotional, although there were a few things I were not too crazy about either.
What I enjoyed in this devotional:
-The length of the devotionals were short and sweet (Usually if I allowed myself plenty of time I would read 3-4 devotionals in one sitting)
-The devotionals were informative in some aspect--I always felt like I learned something new when I closed the book
-The daily scripture included in each entry was usually a good verse to focus on throughout the day
-The layout (again, the designer in me is very picky) was attractive and practical
-I was able to relate to just about every entry to some capacity. There were even a few “ah hah!” moments when I knew I was reading exactly what God wanted me to read on that day.
What I wasn’t too crazy about:
-Who really writes in these devo journals? I don’t... And because I am slightly a perfectionist, I don’t want to write in the book and “mess it up”. My personal preference would be to have the questions listed at the conclusion of the entry and then I would write in my personal journal upon reflecting on the entry. It is thoughtful of her to include the lines, but my personal feelings are that it is just wasting paper because I am under the impression that the majority of those who buy this book are not going to write in it either.
That’s about it. I would recommend it--especially to those who have a hard time finding time to read or spend in company with God. The length of these devos are ideal for busy women. I will probably pass this on to someone who I think might actually write in it.
