Partner Review: Prevail by Susie Larson

 

This 365-day devotional is unique in some fabulous ways.  

Physical Book:  The first surprise is the table of contents is topical so that you can find encouragement for specific situations.  The book is well-sized and feels good, the pages are thick and durable, and the whole book has color on every page with the waves/water theme similar to the cover.  This is a detail that makes a visual learner connect even better. Pages that I could write notes, comments on, and the notes would not bleed through.  Plus a white satin ribbon to hold your place. See for yourself -Read and see an excerpt from this book here. 

Content:  

• The 365 days are chronological reading from Old Testament to New Testament.
• Each day has a number, a verse written out, an explanation/connection to the biblical text, and personal connections, with a question.  Then a Learn- scripture to read, Flourish-mindset idea, habit, way to pray, Pray-Simple summary statement. 
• Carefully focused themes, relatable, needed, and some hard to swallow, some comforting.  
• Solid biblical connections and teaching.  
• Short and sweet.  I could do this daily.  

Whispering the Word

I believe that this book will help parents have a God mindset and draw near to Him.  But I also believe that the topics would be appropriate for many children to share over breakfast or dinner, and ask them to wonder and search their hearts with you for how to draw closer to God. 

Disclaimer: I have not read all 365 pages, if I tried to read it like a regular book, it's so rich that I would lose the content and just be putting words through my eyes.  But I read many pages in preparing this review.