Rhythms of Rest: 40 Devotions for Women on the Move by Suzan Johnson Cook is a wonderful devotional. I used Rhythms of Rest: 40 Devotions for Women on the Move as part of my Quiet Time. Rhythms of Rest: 40 Devotions for Women on the Move centers around rest and taking care of oneself from a Biblical perspective for women who are in Ministry and are on the go. Ms. Johnson Cook and fellow writer friends have written 40 different devotional entries that explore what rest is and how to accomplish it with the Word of God as well as the benefits of rest for our Soul. Rhythms of Rest: 40 Devotions for Women on the Move came along when I needed a reminder to rest. I needed the words that are in the devotional and they were a much needed balm to my heart and soul. Everyone needs rest and every woman needs to read Rhythms of Rest: 40 Devotions for Women on the Move . Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book. My review is also on Goodreads.

I really enjoyed this book. It was such a refreshing and inspiring read for me. This book will come in handy at many different points in one's life. Yes,, the devotions are from leaders in the African American community and church, but, it can be valuable to all. Page after page of uplifting devotions to take a moment and reflect on what was presented. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. Receiving this book in this manner had no bearing on this review.

Susan Johnson Cook, as well as a variety of BIPOC women gives real life examples as well as examples from the bible in this devotional that is meant to draw you closer to the almighty when you need rest. Add a variety of topics and situations that will prompt you to get the respite each and every one of us needs. This will surely be one that you will want to go back and reflect on each and every one of them.

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Rhythms of Rest by Suzan Johnson Cook was a great read that reminds readers of the importance of resting in Him.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed these devotionals from leaders in Black and multicultural communities. Recommend to everyone.

5 stars
Rhythms of Rest
by Suzan Johnson Cook
“These 40 meaningful devotions from leaders in Black and multicultural communities and churches invite you to pause and reflect on Scripture as you ponder topics like soul-care, sisterhood, seasons of life, and Spirit-led living.”
I absolutely loved this 40-day journey devotional book. It is uplifting and soul-satisfying. It was preciously what my soul needed. This will be one book that I will read multiple times. This would be perfect as a gift.
I highly recommend this book!


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You know those tweets that go around,the ones telling you to take a deep breathe and relax your shoulders and unclench your jaw? This book feels like a Godly version of those tweets. As I read each day, sometimes twice a day to start and end, I felt my whole body unclench. Like God were saying "okay breath now, relax for a moment. Rest"

I very much appreciated the different voices this book used. Reading different women's perspectives on what it meant for them to pause and rest was very helpful to me.

One problem I had with this book is that it sometimes reads like a travel brochure for the Author's Selah By The Sea retreat. The concept of finding rest, needing rest, making time for rest is all very important. However while some chapters seem very general about "rest" some of the other chapters seem much more focused on the value of a very specific (and I imagine expensive) Rest.

Rhythms of Rest
40 Devotions for Women on the Move
by Suzan Johnson Cook
Pub Date 07 Sep 2021
Our Daily Bread Publishing
Christian | Multicultural Interest | Religion & Spirituality


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In Rhythms of Rest we are reminded that essential parts of the spiritual life, but many Christian women find both elusive in the middle of lives busy serving families, churches, businesses, and communities.



The word Selah appears in the book of Psalms 71 times, and it often is repeated in a single Psalm. It also appears in Habakkuk three times. Delay means to pause.



In Rhythms of Rest you are provided a respite for you to be still and spend time with the Lord.



These 40 meaningful devotions from leaders in Black and multicultural communities and churches invite you to pause and reflect on Scripture as you ponder topics like soul-care, sisterhood, seasons of life, and Spirit led living.




In Rhythms of Rest you will find daily sustenance and strength from the personal stories, reflections, questions, quotes, and Scripture passages shared by your sisters in Christ.




I give Rhythms of Rest five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!


Happy Reading!