In clear personal reflections, readers encounter personal narratives and insightful pieces of advice that can help guide everyday living. Written during one of the most tumultuous times experienced by many in this century, these narratives are deeply self-aware and encouraging. The chapters offer pieces of advice like, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, instead allow your spirit to wander in God’s playground of peace.” Other chapters offer insights about the importance of socialization and fellowship: “But the one thing we can’t afford to do is to see our homes as a place of isolation and loneliness.” Some also encourage readers to embrace moments of sadness and lean into the transformative joy that can emerge during these dark periods. At its core, however, the book carries important messages about how to treat others even when compassion is not an easy attribute to find within oneself.

Initially, this book reads like a daily diary kept during the pandemic. However, as readers progress through it and then return to its pages after their first reading, they discover that it is a daily devotional unlike any other. In these pages, they find carefully placed guideposts for daily living and personal happiness. Each guidepost is marked with verses from Scripture, which set the tone for each devotional piece. The essays also draw inspiration from well-known Christian writers like G.K. Chesterton. This incorporation adds a philosophical nature to the book. For readers looking for an easily accessible daily devotional, this book will suit them. Its conversational tone makes it understandable to both new and established believers looking for a unique way to fortify their walks in faith.

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