One Thousand Gifts Devotional: Reflections on Finding Everyday Graces

This is an amazing book. When you focus on making a list of 1000 blessings, it changes your perspective, your thankfulness to God, and you realize how much we have to be thankful for each day. We often sing “count your blessings name them one by one.”, but this teaches you the discipline to actually do it.

I have looked at this online with the preview, but have not actually used it yet. I give it five stars because I already know that the author puts out top-notch material. From the preview alone, I know it will be a treat to journal my thoughts and reflections in this new format instead of just a plain notebook or blank journal. Having Ann's writings there as well is such a treasure chest of wisdom and blessing to explore. Ann's words are so warm, and touching, always ushering me into God's presence. One great feature among several is the space in the back to record the first 1000 gifts for which you are thankful. I have started my list several times in different places, and look forward to beginning fresh and have the space to write not only my thoughts and meditations regarding holy, sacred things, but to record my thanksgiving in the same book. Highly recommended. For more from Ann Voskamp, check out her incredibly inspiring blog.....[...] You will be encouraged and blessed.

I love this devotional and have given it as gifts several times. She uses language with beautiful imagery. Helps you reflect on difficult parts of life in a thoughtful and greatful way. I like that it's not by the day so I can jump around to which ever passage I relate to at the time. I have read it over many times. The prayer and journal section is nice at the end of the passage.

If you have read her book, this is a great companion devotional to follow up. Each topic is about 2-3 pages long with room to write down 1000 things you are thankful for! I have really enjoyed it!

A good read

Originally I borrowed Ann's book from the library, I had heard much about the book, both positive and negative, I decided I wanted the opportunity to read it myself. I flew through the pages, like a deer needing water, it brought life to my thirsty heart and soul. In a difficult marriage, with 2 kiddos whom I love, yet fight more than they get along, I have had difficulty finding joy. Through Ann's stories and honesty, I found peace and joy that I have not known in such a long time. My life isn't any "easier", but the gifts that my Savior provides me daily "pop" out at me in ways never before. I notice the difference in my life if I do not begin my day with counting and end my day with the same. I purchased the devotional for myself, as I don't own the book yet, and I was so pleased to find that each devotion is a tidbit from the book (so far anyways). Each day the prayer is beautiful and provides a section to write your own prayers and thoughts.....this is wonderful! I love that I can take a small bit of encouragement and inspiration, then think on it for the day before moving on! I also love that the devotional is hardcover and that there is a list for your first 1000 gifts, I am going to have to move them from my app to the book, as I think that is a wonderful part of the devotional! This truly is a lifetime gift to hold onto!

This is the most excellent devotional I have ever engaged with. Understand that it is written by a lady who writes a form of "prose-poetry" from her heart!. She has great insight in how to walk with God and know His joy through her own very traumatic and difficult times...and how to walk with Him through the ups and downs of everyday life. If you want to know how to live a joyful life very close to God, read and re-read this devotional every day. She has inspiring wisdom that will eventually touch upon your life...whether you have been, or are going through very difficult life challenges, or dealing with the daily grind. This book is not just for women! As an "older American" ex-military man I have discovered a book I read every day and will continue to do so.

Someone gave me Ann Voskamp's book One Thousand Gifts about a year ago and I have enjoyed and identified very much with the thoughts she expresses in her writings. She puts into words what my mind so many times has felt but the words just won't come to express what I feel. A little over a week ago I purchased and began reading the One Thousand Gifts devotional jornal, and just as the book I have found this devotional very heart moving. It takes the truth of God's Word and expresses it through everyday simple happenings and in His creation around us. Her writings open my eyes to much depth, beauty and thankfulness of who God is through the poetic way Ann sees the ordinary and the simple but beautiful parts of a day or a moment.