Find Rest: A women's devotional for lasting peace in a busy life by Shaunti Feldhahn (book review)

Rest. It's something mamas dream of. Or at least I do. I'm sitting here, fully into my third trimester on my fifth pregnancy. I have three children here (almost 11, almost 9, almost 3) and one waiting in heaven with Jesus. And it's June, which is when virtually every activity known to summer vacation ends up being scheduled: art camp, swim team, swim lessons, VBS. I also make my older boys do homework during nap time (yeah, I'm mean). I've read approximately one chapter of a book in these past three weeks. I've watched approximately half a tv show during the day during that same time frame. I'm lucky no one follows me to the bathroom (mostly). I could use a nap most days but that's not happening any time soon, unfortunately. There's always something to be done (usually laundry).

However, even in this busy season of life, this full life that I scheduled single-handedly (I've made notes for how to do this better next year), I need rest. When I tell my husband that I'm tired, he always suggests I go to bed early. What he doesn't usually understand is that it's not a bed tired but a soul tired. That doesn't go away with 8 hours of sleep; that is eased by the power of God. Which is where the truth written in "Find Rest" by Shaunti Feldhahn has come in handy.

image via shaunti.com

Feldhahn has truly written a beautiful devotional - which strays from her usual analytically based books on relationships (which are also beautifully written but in a different way). I love the easy format of this devotional: a piece of Scripture followed by a relatable devotion. The next page asks a question that makes you think about how to apply what you've read and there is a journaling space. The last page is a quote that pertains to what you've read for the day -either from a noted Bible teacher or historical figure mostly. Each page is accompanied by beautiful water-colored floral designs, which makes me feel restful just by looking at the page.

I'm not usually a fan of devotionals - they tend to be fluffy and not practical. "Find Rest" is not like that - the questions delve deep into my soul to help me become a better example of Christ as a wife, mom, friend, woman. This is one I plan to go through again once I've completed it. I don't do that often with any book.

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I'm praying you find your own rest this summer, whatever season of life you find yourself.

Disclaimer: I received this book in order to write an honest review. All opinions are my own and may differ from your opinions.