Happy Tuesday, My Lovelies! We had a snow day on Friday, and it stuck around through Saturday. Our Westies do not like the snow, and they got mad at me as if I could do something about it! I'm so thankful that I've been able to get out and about this week
Before Christmas, TLC Book Tours asked if I would be interested in reading and reviewing a new 40-day devotional written by Whitney Lowe entitled Set Your Eyes Higher. Whitney is known for her "Scribble Devos" on Instagram where she has over 70K followers. Although this devo and her IG account are geared more toward Millennials and Gen Z, I am enjoying it and actually getting more from it than I expected I would. I'd like to thank TLC Book Tours for the opportunity to be included on the tour!
About Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40 Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God (A Devotional)
Publisher: Zondervan (September 24, 2024)
Hardcover: 208 pages
According to Goodreads:
Find peace and rest for your spirit when fix your eyes on God.
Life feeling out of control? Overwhelmed and need a break? You're invited to a 40-day reset that will help you let go of what's not serving you, honor your limitations, and turn your gaze toward a God who loves who you. Set Your Eyes Higher is a life-changing devotional journey from anxiety to peace.
We spend a lot of time looking down. Mostly at our phones. Sometimes at ourselves. The artificial blue light in our eyes makes us anxious about the world. It makes us chase trends that have nothing to do with who we want to be. It causes us to put time, energy, and brain space into what won't last.
It's time to look up.
Each daily devotion in Set Your Eyes Higher from Whitney Lowe includes honest reflections, a suggestion for a Scripture reading, and a prayer that will help you refocus your attention on God. This insightful guide for our modern world will help you if you are:
- Searching for a rhythm to anchor your spiritual practices
- Looking to take control of your time, and gain clarity on what you want in life
- Seeking long-lasting contentment over trends
- Wanting to let go of the world's worries you are carrying on your shoulders
- Eager to know the Bible but don't know where to start
Set Your Eyes Higher will help you find new perspective, purpose, power, and peace. If you're feeling unmoored because you've taken your eyes off of what matters most, the hope you're searching for is within reach--if you're ready to look up.
My Review
I've read a little bit about Whitney Lowe and her ministry, and her number one goal is to encourage young women to read scripture daily. Young (and older) women spend so much time scrolling on social media, and rather than it bringing joy and positivity to our lives, it can instead cause anxiety. Whitney's point is if women would set aside a fraction of the time they spend on social media and read the Bible, they will find true joy and will be much less anxious.
What I like about this devotional is Whitney's voice: She's witty, encouraging, and very relatable. Another thing I like about it is that it only lasts for forty days. Anyone can commit to anything for forty days! I started reading this right after Christmas, so I have not read the entire book yet; but I have looked ahead and flipped through the entire book. The book is organized into four parts:
Part 1: Identity + Insecurity
Part 2: Wisdom + Humility
Part 3: Capacity + Burnout
Part 4: Scarcity + Abundance
(I'm currently at the end of Part 2.)
Each daily devo features a lesson, scripture, and a prayer. The lessons also feature additional scriptures for a deeper study if the reader wants to learn more. Part 1 focused a lot about social media (including a hilarious filter mishap she experienced), perceptions, perfection, and how God will use you just as you are. I thought it was fantastic!
Part 2 has been even better as it focuses on wisdom. Our trials and the testing of our faith produces perseverance (James 1), and God promises to abundantly share with us his wisdom.
I'm enjoying this devo, and I plan to give it to my younger daughter Shelley when I finish it. I know she'll enjoy it, too. I highly recommend this for younger women, however, I am loving it! I look forward to reading the lessons and scripture everyday. It will help any woman with anxiety regardless of age or stage in life, so if you have a friend or a family member experiencing anxiety, go check out this book because it could help her. I highly recommend this devotional.
Disclosure:
I received a free hardcover copy of Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset To Slow Your Anxiety and Fix You Focus On God from the publisher via TLC Book Tours in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Until next time...
Happy reading!
Ricki Jill
This sounds like a wonderful devotional read. If only the whole world would read devotionals and reset to peace and God what a wonderful world it would be. Have a beautiful week. Hugs. Kris
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