Part of our daily routine includes reading something inspirational together in the morning before we start our school day. We read a Bible story, and often also read a children's devotional book. Last week, we finished reading You Can Count on God. We have enjoyed many of Max Lucado's picture books for children, so I thought his devotional would be good, also.
There are 100 2-page chapters in this book. Most of them briefly tell a story from the Bible, relating this story to our lives today. These stories take the reader chronologically through the Bible from Creation to the end! There are some chapters that don't retell a story from the Bible, but rather speak more directly to children's lives. For example, one chapter talks about how much God loves us, and how we need to love those around us.
Each chapter has a Bible verse at the beginning. At the end, there is either an important point to remember, a short prayer, or “It's Your Turn”--something you can do to make a difference to those around you. Each of these helps children to internalize what they have just read.
I like You Can Count on God. This book points children directly to God, and helps them to know Him better. It also helps them to see their need of Him. This book will encourage the 10-12-year-olds who want to live for God.

"You Can Count on God" by Max Lucado offers 100 devotionals targeted to young children. Each scripture referenced is short and is followed with thoughts that would be easy to understand for this age group and a prayer.
The "It's Your Turn" sections offer an opportunity for discussing with your child as to situations this scripture could be applied in their experiences or relationship with others. If your child can understand how this relates to their own lives, it seems more likely they will remember this scripture and then call upon it day to day. Good learning tool for sure. I'm glad to have this devotional for time spent with my grandchildren!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Children's for the opportunity to read and review this title.

A simple devotion for elementary age children to grow in their faith of a good God. Each day starts with scripture, commentary, and ends in prayer. Would make a great Easter gift for the kids in your life. I would recommend doing this as a family as well. Doing a devotion from Max Lucado, you will always find good insights.

A special thank you to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

Max Lucado is an amazing story teller, For kids it's easy to understand and connect with the truth that Max Lucado is sharing in this devotional. Each day will remind us that it doesn't matter what circumstances we are living in, we can always count on God. I really like the sections after the devotional with the titles "Pray", "Remember" and "it's your turn", This gave us the opportunity to talk and start deep and nice conversations with our boys.

This one hundred day devotional for young children has entries that are short, sweet, sound and simple. Each day is based on a different Bible verse with verses chosen mainly from the New Testament, which I like. Along with the verse and the devotional blurb, comes a short section that's either a prayer, something to remember or something to do. There are some fun things and some that would get a child to consider issues on a more serious level such as doing something good for someone who may not have been very kind to them, or that shows Jesus loves them.

All in all, the layout is clear, has down-to-earth young person speak; there is comfort, and pro-activeness that encourages Christ-likeness. In a nutshell, "light and easy" could be used to describe the book. The possible drawback may be that there are no colorful illustrations, although there is a pleasing repeated motif on each page, throughout the volume. I pray that each child who reads and acts upon the verses and what he or she reads from this devotional will indeed grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and know that they can indeed count on Him..

~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~

January 2022

Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary copy sent by NetGalley and the Publisher.

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As an adult, I thought the devotions were really relevant to children's lives, and full of truths from the scriptures. But my child didn't engage with them. We tried the first five, and there was plenty of things that he could relate to from his own current personal experience. I don't know why he didn't connect. From my own point of view, I did wonder if there could have been a little bit more that was actually from the Bible. The Bible verse is always really short, followed by quite a lot of the author's interpretation about it. However, a bit more from the Bible would have been good - however, that is my own adult point of view. I'm sure there are many children who will like to read these reflections every day, but I think they would only appeal to children who are keen to find out more about growing in their faith. My son is interested when chatting to people, and perhaps less so when reading, or being read to

In his children’s book You Can Count on God, Max Lucado shares Bible verses and 100 short devotions that teach children that they can count on God in their lives in both the good times and bad. Each entry provides examples of God’s steadfastness and trustworthiness and will help guide children in their relationships with God helping them to deal with the daily challenges in their lives. This book is a must-have for children to help in their religious journeys!

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

Mac Lucado captures scripture and applying it to today with a unique perspective. In this book for kids he brings truth to their level and the “It’s your Turn” section allows the child to apply that days reading to their life.

Well written and shares Gods love and Grace in all aspects of life for the younger generation.

These are the perfect length for my kids and I love the context it gives to different Bible stories. It easily applies to their lives, even at different ages.