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!

I've subscribed to Ann's blog, A Holy Experience, for over a year now & I've thought so many times, "She should write a devotional." I save all her blog entries because they are so packed full of wisdom from Heaven that I want to remember, to re-read, to write on my heart...of course I rarely go back. But she keeps writing and I keep being moved & challenged & relieved that God's love is so true and so enough. As soon as I saw Ann had published a devotional, I signed up for the pre-buy. And I am SO THANKFUL for it! It's exactly what I was hoping for. I also really like the journal space after each entry and the 1000 gift count space at the end of the book. Ann Voskamp is a transparent, real, gritty, tender, hungry, beautiful, natural writer whom, I believe with all my heart, reflects the very heart of God & His immense grace towards us.

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!

A good read

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.

One of my all-time favorite devotionals. I've read it three times over the last several years and given it as a gift many times.

Treated myself to this having found in the original book a kindred spirit. Began listing my own thousand blessings on April 12th, up to 490 already. This is despite the recent death of my husband, financial challenges, caring for a child with a life-threatening diagnosis, and the need to regain my own health after serious illness. I thoroughly recommend it to mindfully dwell on the good and positive, instead of being overwhelmed by the negatives. An aid to faith and hope, in an attractive package.

The devotional thoughts are written with poetic licence, which takes a little time to get used to. That being said, this style gives a freshness and depth to the author's thought. The author has lived what she shares, which makes it powerful. This book reminds us of the abundant life and how to enjoy it.

This book is an excellent reminder of how blessed we truly are. Focus is redirected to blessings.

Life enhancing, though provoking and a beautiful read that deepens, reawakens and connects us to Faith