Covering topics ranging from child rearing to financial prosperity, this book utilizes personal examples and Biblical stories to provide five readings a week for a full year of physical, spiritual, and emotional growth and reflection. I really appreciate that each day ends in a personal prayer that compliments that day's lesson and helps you to keep Jesus in focus as you work on expanding and improving your relationship.
Declaration pages of relationship affirmations are scattered throughout the book and can provide a quick a potent reminder of the goals and assets along your journey as a couple. Overall, I'd recommend this book for couples seeking to promote their bond with each other while getting closer to God. It would also be okay to read it in solitude, with the intention of utilizing the insights gained in your personal relationship while growing in communion with God.
I would not recommend this book for anyone enduring a marriage of intense or profound hardship, or suffering from an unequally yoked marriage where their partner is an adversary in their walk with God. This is not a book for couples that find themselves at odds with each other frequently, or those looking for ways to salvage a seemingly broken relationship. For those relationships that are already struggling in these ways, I fear that this book may just lead to more strife and personal feelings of rejection or inadequacy.
Overall, I believe this could be a great asset when used a tool to improve and connect in an already blossoming relationship. 4/5 stars.
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary print copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of this honest review. All opinions are my own.*
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ About The Authors ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
(copied from the back cover)
Joel Osteen is the author of ten New York Times bestsellers and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston. He has been named by numerous publications as one of the most influential Christian leaders in the world. His televised messages are seen by more than 10 million viewers each week in the United States and millions more in 100 nations around the world. More than 23 million people read and share his daily inspirational messages on social media, and he is the host of Joel Osteen Radio, a 24-hour channel on SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel 128. You can visit his website at www.joelosteen.com and find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JoelOsteen.
Victoria Osteen is the co-pastor of Lakewood Church and author of the New York Times bestseller, Love Your Life. She is also the host of a national weekly radio program, Victoria Osteen Live, on SiriusXM's Joel Osteen Radio. She provides daily inspirational messages to more than eight million friends and followers on social media and through her weekly blog posts, and is an integral part of all of the "Night of Hope" events across the U.S. and abroad.Purchase Links:
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