What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days: 52 Encouraging Truths to Hold On To

I like that this is not just a devotional, but a question and answer book on a variety of subjects. I received this book as a gift and am so impressed by it that I am now giving it away to others. I have used it to refresh my Christian walk. I use it as a kind of diary, dating my notes each time I refer to it. It is a precious help in seeing myself as God sees me. I also use it when encouraging other women in similar circumstances covered in its pages.

This book is simple and easy to read, and I find it especially helpful when I really take the time to savor each "lesson" and reflect on the psalms. It's a good book to use for some quiet time.Thank you for this book, Holley.It gave me perspective and comfort when I needed it.

I never write reviews but, this devotional was so uplifting I had to write about it. 52 short devotionals mixed with lovely stories of life. Sometimes heart wrenching, sad, but also funny and enlightening. After reading all 52 devotionals I am reading them again. I almost never read a book twice, this one is different. It touches the heart with every verse from the Bible in a wonderful, life affirming way. I buy these for my friends and family. I buy them for church members when they are going through hard times and trials. Please buy this book and you will see how she weaves life into her devotionals. God Bless!

Is your heart broken, burdened, or self-condemning? Are you trudging along on a pathway of darkness, desolation, and despair? Then Holley Gerth‘s new book – What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days: 52 Encouraging Truths to Hold On To – is written especially for you.In 52 truths using verses from the Psalms, hope spreads a soothing balm in our weary hearts as Holley invites us to lean into the faithful love of Jesus and embrace His love and compassion. These devotions can either be read daily or weekly or just when our heart needs a gentle reminder that we are loved, we still matter, and we are enough just as we are. God cares so much, He is still in control of our lives no matter what is happening, and His grace is sufficient to get us through anything.The table of contents reveals the title of each devotion, so we can even select one that is fitting to our needs at the moment. Some examples are:- God Wants to Lift You Up When Life Lets You Down- God Will Give You Courage, Not Condemnation- God Will Never Reject You- God is Bigger Than Your Problems- God Is Not Tired of YouAfter each tasty morsel of truth, What My Heart Is Saying to You encourages reflection and prayer time. Holley begins a prayer for readers to continue on three lines. For example, at the end of “God Notices When You Cry,” she writes:“Lord, it means a lot to me that you treasureall of who I am, even my tears.Help me to express my heart to you in thesad and happy moments of my life,as well as everything in between.One thing that has made me cry lately is…”The conclusion of each devotion is What My Heart Is Hearing from You with three lines for you to sum up what you feel God is saying to you in the Psalms suggested.Your heart will be inspired, uplifted, and strengthened when you read this book. Holley has a heart for hurting souls, and each of her books nurture hope, healing, and freedom in Jesus.“The book of Psalms is like a table covered with God’s goodness. It’s a place I’m often drawn to when I’m feeling down. And it’s where we’re going to sit together in these pages. So pull up a chair if you’re feeling tired, if you’re discouraged, or if you just feel a little empty inside.”~ Holley Gerth

I love the design of the book and so darn cute! Also a good size to possibly fit in an average purse. I'm giving it as a gift after reading great reviews. I want to say thank you for those who took the time to share your reviews on this book. It arrived so quickly! But I couldn't resist to take a peak and read a few pages. I did that and I found myself in tears. Even just reading a few pages it drew an instant connection and reminded me how great God is even at our darkest seasons. Like I said I'm gonna have to order one for myself lol. And order extra copies for the next person leading me to give. In all honesty I didn't read the whole book as it wasn't mine to begin with so I thought it would be fair to give it 4 stars out of 5. Peace and blessings :-)

This is such a great little devotional to read when you are going through something difficult!! It has really been helping me and I love that it is also has a journaling aspect to it! It makes you take time to listen to God!! Just what I needed!

Great little book for those who believe in God and are going through a hard time. Given to four individuals and they loved.

I finally got my copy of the box today! It was in the mailbox. Thinking they would deliver it to my door I waited and waited and finally walked clear out to our mailbox and there it was! - This Book, which I’m SO EXCITED to read, if you forgot to read the dimensions it’s a Small/Medium sized book. But it’s perfect! I’ll have to tell you all about it after I read it! BUT the table of Contents looks like something that would definitely help one who is going maybe through the hard times, is just lost, Depression.. any of that PLUS MORE. It’s about God and about making you feel better through him. What he means to us. But it looks very uplifting! I hope I explained this to you all to where you can understand. - I myself have Fibromyalgia and Depression. I know what it’s like. I feel for everyone going through anything. Let me tell you the secret: God. You just keep on praying honey. Then let God do the rest. I promise it will all start to look up. God Bless!

The book is small and cute. Handy for bedtime or anytime reading. Just received it and looking forward to reading it.

Holley Gerth's einfühlsame, authentische und ermutigende Art macht jede der 52 Andachten zu Balsam für die Seele. Wer eine Ermutigung braucht, ohne das Gefühl vermittelt zu bekommen: "Ich bin immer noch nicht gut genug, eigentlich muss ich als Christ noch so viel besser werden" liegt mit 'What your heart needs for the hard days' absolut richtig. Holley schafft es, Gottes liebende Natur und Geduld so wunderbar zu verdeutlichen, dass ich nach jeder Andacht gestärkt in den Tag starten konnte und an schwierigen Tagen erfahren durfte: "Es geht auch wieder weiter. Versuch es einfach nochmal. Gottes Geduld und Liebe ist viel größer, als du es dir vorstellen kannst."Wer sich in der englischen Sprache wohl genug fühlt, dem würde ich auf jeden Fall die englische Ausgabe empfehlen. Ansonsten gibt es auch die deutsche Version: "Bei dir bin ich geborgen".100%ige Weiterempfehlung und auch wunderbar als Geschenk geeignet.

I really appreciate Holley Gerth and her warm writing style - often approaching sensitive topics with great care and thought. I've been going through some form of the blues and this book has been really helping me through. (I also bought a Rimmel lipstick called 'Pink Lane' for a bit of colour pop to cheer me up) but this book has the depth that really reaches parts of us that are in need of love and tender care. A real help in difficult times. Thank you.

This book was well-packaged, and arrived in a safe and timely manner. The content is so timely for my life right now! Thanks to all involved for making it a little easier to breathe during these hard days.

I love this eBook, as Holley shares encouragement that uplifts your heart, to turn your eyes away from your problems, to our Saviour who walks by our side and helps us. A lovely book to keep for yourself, or to encourage a friend.