I'm always so skeptical of devotionals because they tend to be saccharine and completely unrelatable. Don't even get me started on the way they often push the reader to practice spiritual bypass and toxic positivity. I often feel worse after reading than I did before.

Take Heart is different.

Each time I pick up my Kindle to read it, I'm blown away by the incredible women who choose to be vulnerable and share real life stories about everything from the struggles with body image to living with anxiety. The stories resonate with me because they are so relatable, and no one is advocating that our struggles will be totally fixed if we just fixate on Jesus. The message is more like, "Yep, struggles are a part of life. Faith doesn't fix them all, but it helps you live with them." The stories are real, and raw - but so is the intense faith presented here.

This devotional is perfect for the times we are living in, it just couldn't have come at a better time. With so much discouragement and unease we all need a little comfort. I want to thank the publisher for a free early copy of this book in exchange for sharing this post. This devotional is written by a group of authors all sharing personal stories dealing with trials and tribulations, and how we need to seek God during those times. All of the entries are so relatable, even if that particular issue isn't something that you have dealt with. If not, you mist likely know someone who has. There is comfort in knowing that we don't struggle alone, with other people and with our God.

A great devotional that I would highly recommend. Many are struggling this years due to Covid and all that goes with it so this is very timely. I am looking forward to each day of this book to refocus and be refreshed. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an advanced copy.

I got this book at exactly the time I needed it the most. I was able to read the advanced copy, and this devotional is so encouraging! It is perfect and comforting for any trying time you are going through. It is different from other devotionals because I feel like the authors meet you right where you are and really, truly connect with you. I highly recommend reading this book! #TakeHeart #Devotional #Inspirational #Encouraging

Some of the 100 devotions are great and spoke to my heart. Others made me want to share them with friends who are going through a hard spot. These devotions are written by several women who are sharing their heart and what they have gone through. God is there for you too! I recommend Take Heart to others. I received a complimentary e-book from (in)Courage. This is my honest opinion.

This devotional is so encouraging. I appreciate the real life stories of struggle and overcoming and encouragement to keep God the focus.

This was an easy yet impactful devotional with a theme that is so relevant during this time. I like the flow of the devotions as each author shares a Scripture passage, a personal story, and a prayer. It's very uplifting and encouraging during this time of uncertainty we are all going through. Personally, my mom was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer during the pandemic and life is certainly not "okay" right now. I have found comfort in this devotional and I like how quick it is to complete each one. I will definitely be purchasing this for other women in my life when life is not okay for them as well.

This devotional was exactly what I needed for this year. From the first day I could sense the Lord’s presence as I read His Word and the messages He gave these authors to share. I felt connected to them and Jesus. I’m so grateful for the stories shared, the vulnerability of the authors words, and the seeds planted in my heart by the Lord. This devotional is a must for your collection!

100 days of devotions that will help any person through these difficult times if COVID. Being homie so much and having so much of my daily routines changed has left me feeling alone and often struggling with my emotions. This book helped remind me many are in the same place that I am. I am not alone and God is with me. This is a book of encouragement that can help during these dark and uncertain times.

This devotional is a wonderful encouragement. Each day starts with a scripture, followed by genuine stories of pain, struggles and persevering through it. A prayer follows each story which helps guide the reader to have that talk with God. I love the honesty of each writer, which is refreshing in this world of trying to look like we are perfect and put together. If you are in the midst of struggle or just need a lift, I highly recommend this devotional. Also, the cover itself is attractive, perfect to leave out on a coffee table to read and decorate.
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Take Heart: 100 Devotions to Seeing God When Life's Not Okay is a book full of blessings. An intentional outreach of stories from the lives of women who have walked through them. What a timely book that speaks to so many right where they are in life's journey. I'm thankful these women shared their lives with us through their devotions and heart-felt words. Being transparent and vulnerable and honest. Letting us know we are not alone as we walk through tough relationships, a difficult diagnosis, fear and anxiety, or just hearing from and relying on God.

Each devotion includes a scripture that speaks to the woman's heart and brings the story alive through God's word. The devotions provide encouragement and support through the diverse and unique ways we walk through life. You can find all of this and so much more during these next 100 days - although I found myself reading several days at a time as many of the devotions spoke to my specific situations.

I encourage you to pick up a copy for yourself or a friend, or someone you know who needs to be uplifted.

I love this book so very much! I will be ordering these for Christmas for all my friends. It's encouraging, it's relatable and I am very grateful for the chance to have read this.

This is perfect for every mama and wife, and woman, who needs encouragement, and a boost of faith in their lives.

This is a well written devotional book for women. I appreciated the practical application and the scriptures to read along with the daily devotionals.

I LOVE this book of devotionals! There are very few devotional books that I've read that seem to be spiritually guided to the exact thing that is going on in my life. Day after day the messages hit home and helped me work through a daily struggle or mental issue that I was dealing with. Even just randomly opening the book, the words on the page seemed to leap out and shake me to the core. I know this will be a book that I will keep in both my physical and electronic libraries, to be able to reach out to it at any point when a word, message, or prayer is needed.

The prayers at the end of each day are perfect in every way. I've found that sometimes my prayers seem forced or I use the standard prayers over and over, therefore to be able to hear prayers from different people really inspired me to approach my prayers in all-new ways.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this amazing book! Can't wait to see what might come next!

Let me start by saying that I’m pretty picky about my devotionals. This one hooked me by the name. My life hasn’t been okay in a long time. This devotional hit so many aspects of my life and heart. It each one the author pointed me to scripture and Christ. It has been an uplifting part of my day! Thanks to each lady who shared her heart in this book to encourage me!!!

I have read days 1-15 and I have never found a devotional that I identified with as much as I do this one. The tears that threatened to fall as I was reading just proved it.

This is an excellent collection of short devotions that is supremely appropriate for the times we are in. I really identified with many of the devotions and and was impressed with the content the authors compiled for this book. These women have been where I am and expressed words of hope that is always needed especially in these troubled times. Highly recommend!!

I received this book as a member of the launch team and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my honest opinion.

A beautiful collaboration from an amazing selection of women. I follow many of the writers within these pages so I was delighted to see their names as I made my way through each day. The length is perfect and doesn't end up being time consuming; yet each passage is thought provoking and hit me more emotionally than I expected. I appreciate the thought that went into a book like this when most devotions or even Christian books are all about the good and easy; this books hits it all even down to the nitty gritty.

These devotional are from a wide variety of writers and relate their own perspective on their Christian walk.. they are easy to read and full of encouragement. This is different than many other devotions I have read.

This devotional couldn’t have come at a better time. I have been blessed to be a part of a launch team for this devotional,
I have not finished this devotional, but I will say that I really like the way it’s been written. It is very relatable, and will be for many, as it has a variety of written stories of real women and their real life personal experiences. In this devotional with each story there is a Bible verse to be read, as well as a prayer to be said. I am really enjoying reading Take Heart, growing stronger in faith, and closer to God. I am signing off now, so I can get back to it, but before I do, I’d like to take this opportunity to Thank the (in)courage team, writers, and Publisher, Revel, for producing this amazing and wonderfully put together devotional.
Go buy your copy. You won’t be sorry. God Bless...