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Welcome! This is where I write about City Prayer, Devotional Reviews, and Mustard Seeds of Faith.

Hello.

Welcome! This is where I write about City Prayer, Devotional Reviews, and Mustard Seeds of Faith.

I enjoy bringing you biblical content that strengthens and lightens your outlook. God brings the peace and I attempt, through words, to connect you to it.

You may be asking, “Why have you not been posting regularly?” This is a question that needs an answer.

I write to bring you peace within yourself, with God, and within your community.

Michele Marie Weisman

Why

Finishing my manuscript for the devotional, Two or Three For Your City has been taking up all of my writing time. I miss interacting with you here. But, I need to complete this book so it can minister to fellow Christians in their City–through you!

Who

Two or Three For Your City is written for the family, the city servants, the first responders, the students, the homeless, the addicted, the victims of crime, the criminals, the prayer warriors, the abused, all who work, and the ministries.

Does that sound huge and impossible? It does to me! But with God, it is possible. Look up Luke chapter one verse thirty-seven if you need encouragement for what IS possible with God.

Until my next post …

P.S.

Hello to my international readers. I pray for and thank God for you. Thank you for your many visits!

Prepare the Way for Ohio

🕊 You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

Help me minister to the state of #Ohio

AN INVITATION TO PREPARE THE WAY (Read or skip to PRAY –> đŸ™â€đŸ”„)

â€đŸ”„đŸ•Š You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

đŸŽ€ In 2014 God pursued me to pray for a local City. The daily news in that area was overwhelming and my prayers were drowned in despair. I invited others to pray with me #TwoOrThreeForYourCity and many said, “Yes.” 6 years of Sundays I emailed a devotional prayer for that City, uniting us all as we petitioned heaven.

âžĄïž Fast forward to today and God pursued me to write a devotional designed to pray for Any City in any state. Will you join me in preparing the land?


As I near the completion of my devotional to pray for your City, I feel the need to pray for each state. Help me minister to the state of #Ohio. #State35of50



đŸ™â€đŸ”„ God, thank you for every person who calls Ohio home. We ask you to bless their land and every person there. We lift up Governor Mike DeWine and ask for wisdom and Godly counsel for him. Create a desire in Ohioans to pray in community for their community. In Jesus’ name, amen.🛐

❀Be sure to ‘LOVE’ if you prayed. Thank you!
🏠If you live or have lived in Ohio, give a shout-out in the comments.
🔗Please share this post with someone you know in Ohio.

#PrayForOhio #PrayForOhioans #GovernorMikeDeWine #GovernorOfOhio #PrayForYourNeighbor #PrayInCommunityForYourCommunity #UnitedPrayerWorks #PrayersOfTwoOrThreeChangesThings #PrayForYourCity #PrayLocal #TwoOrThreeForYourCity #WalkingOnMustardSeeds #WOMS #DevotionalPromotion #DevotionalPrayerForYourCity #EveryCityEveryState #YouAreTheChurch #MustardSeedDevotion #MustardSeedGPSLocal #WOMSGiveLocal #WOMSPrayLocal #WOMSServeLocal #WOMSTwoOrThreeForYourCity #WalkingOnMustardSeedsDevotionalTwoOrThreeForYourCity

Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

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Prepare the Way for North Dakota

🕊 You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

Help me minister to the state of #NorthDekota

AN INVITATION TO PREPARE THE WAY (Read or skip to PRAY –> đŸ™â€đŸ”„)

â€đŸ”„đŸ•Š You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

đŸŽ€ In 2014 God pursued me to pray for a local City. The daily news in that area was overwhelming and my prayers were drowned in despair. I invited others to pray with me #TwoOrThreeForYourCity and many said, “Yes.” 6 years of Sundays I emailed a devotional prayer for that City, uniting us all as we petitioned heaven.

âžĄïž Fast forward to today and God pursued me to write a devotional designed to pray for Any City in any state. Will you join me in preparing the land?
As I near the completion of my devotional to pray for your City, I feel the need to pray for each state. Help me minister to the state of #North Dakota. #State34of50



đŸ™â€đŸ”„ God, thank you for every person who calls North Dakota home. We ask you to bless their land and every person there. We lift up Governor Doug Burgum and ask for wisdom and Godly counsel for him. Create a desire in North Dakotans to pray in community for their community. In Jesus’ name, amen.🛐

❀Be sure to ‘like or share’ if you prayed. Thank you!
🏠If you live or have lived in North Dakota, give a shout-out in the comments.
🔗Please share this post with someone you know in North Dakota.

What would you add to the prayer for North Dakota? Put it in the comments and let us pray together!

#PrayForNorthDakota #PrayForNorthDakotans #GovernorDougBurgum #GovernorOfNorthDakota #PrayForYourNeighbor #PrayInCommunityForYourCommunity #UnitedPrayerWorks #PrayersOfTwoOrThreeChangesThings #PrayForYourCity #PrayLocal #TwoOrThreeForYourCity #WalkingOnMustardSeeds #WOMS #DevotionalPromotion #DevotionalPrayerForYourCity #EveryCityEveryState #YouAreTheChurch #MustardSeedDevotion #MustardSeedGPSLocal #WOMSGiveLocal #WOMSPrayLocal #WOMSServeLocal #WOMSTwoOrThreeForYourCity #WalkingOnMustardSeedsDevotionalTwoOrThreeForYourCity

Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

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Prepare the Way for North Carolina

🕊 You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

Help me minister to the state of #NorthCarolina

AN INVITATION TO PREPARE THE WAY (Read or skip to PRAY –> đŸ™â€đŸ”„)

â€đŸ”„đŸ•Š You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

đŸŽ€ In 2014 God pursued me to pray for a local City. The daily news in that area was overwhelming and my prayers were drowned in despair. I invited others to pray with me #TwoOrThreeForYourCity and many said, “Yes.” 6 years of Sundays I emailed a devotional prayer for that City, uniting us all as we petitioned heaven.

âžĄïž Fast forward to today and God pursued me to write a devotional designed to pray for Any City in any state. Will you join me in preparing the land?


As I near the completion of my devotional to pray for your City, I feel the need to pray for each state. Help me minister to the state of #NorthCarolina. #State33of50

đŸ™â€đŸ”„ God, thank you for every person who calls North Carolina home. We ask you to bless their land and every person there. We lift up Governor Roy Cooper and ask for wisdom and Godly counsel for him. Create a desire in North Carolinians to pray in community for their community. In Jesus’ name, amen.🛐

❀Be sure to ‘LOVE’ if you prayed. Thank you!
🏠If you live or have lived in North Carolina, give a shout-out in the comments.
🔗Please share this post with someone you know in North Carolina.

#PrayForNorthCarolina
#PrayForNorthCarolinians
#GovernorRoyCooper
#GovernorOfNorthCarolina
#PrayForYourNeighbor                                                               #PrayInCommunityForYourCommunity
#UnitedPrayerWorks
#PrayersOfTwoOrThreeChangesThings
#PrayForYourCity
#PrayLocal
#TwoOrThreeForYourCity
#WalkingOnMustardSeeds
#WOMS
#DevotionalPromotion
#DevotionalPrayerForYourCity
#EveryCityEveryState
#YouAreTheChurch
#MustardSeedDevotion
#MustardSeedGPSLocal
#WOMSGiveLocal
#WOMSPrayLocal
#WOMSServeLocal
#WOMSTwoOrThreeForYourCity
#WalkingOnMustardSeedsDevotionalTwoOrThreeForYourCity

Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

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Prepare the Way for New York

🕊 You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

Help me minister to the state of #NewYork.

AN INVITATION TO PREPARE THE WAY (Read or skip to PRAY –> đŸ™â€đŸ”„)

â€đŸ”„đŸ•Š You are the Church. If you are a Christian, you are a walking, talking, and praying ministry for Christ. But, who is God calling you to minister to and are you?

đŸŽ€ In 2014 God pursued me to pray for a local City. The daily news in that area was overwhelming and my prayers were drowned in despair. I invited others to pray with me #TwoOrThreeForYourCity and many said, “Yes.” 6 years of Sundays I emailed a devotional prayer for that City, uniting us all as we petitioned heaven.

âžĄïž Fast forward to today and God pursued me to write a devotional designed to pray for Any City in any state. Will you join me in preparing the land?

Prepare the Way for Two or Three For Your City. Intercessory prayer for your City.


As I near the completion of my devotional to pray for your City, I feel the need to pray for each state. Help me minister to the state of #NewYork. #State32of50

đŸ™â€đŸ”„ God, thank you for every person who calls New York home. We ask you to bless their land and every person there. We lift up Governor Kathleen Hochul and ask for wisdom and Godly counsel for her. Create a desire in New Yorkers to pray in community for their community. In Jesus’ name, amen.🛐

❀Be sure to ‘LOVE’ if you prayed. Thank you!
🏠If you live or have lived in New York, give a shout-out in the comments.
🔗Please share this post with someone you know in New York.

#PrayForNewYork
#PrayForNewYorkers
#GovernorKathleenHochul
#GovernorOfNewYork
#PrayForYourNeighbor                                                               #PrayInCommunityForYourCommunity
#UnitedPrayerWorks
#PrayersOfTwoOrThreeChangesThings
#PrayForYourCity
#PrayLocal
#TwoOrThreeForYourCity
#WalkingOnMustardSeeds
#WOMS
#DevotionalPromotion
#DevotionalPrayerForYourCity
#EveryCityEveryState
#YouAreTheChurch
#MustardSeedDevotion
#MustardSeedGPSLocal
#WOMSGiveLocal
#WOMSPrayLocal
#WOMSServeLocal
#WOMSTwoOrThreeForYourCity
#WalkingOnMustardSeedsDevotionalTwoOrThreeForYourCity

Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

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Are Your Emotions Stealing God’s Best for You?

A way to easily gain a positive expectancy, outlook, and a smile in your heart if not on your face–is to

"Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord."
Psalm 119:1, NLT

The early morning glory of red and purple playing back and forth in the sky is erased when the sun soars upward. Like your once-wrapped packages under the tree that were poised to be opened, the treasure is now fully exposed.

As you walk into the New Year of our Lord, the newness will lose its grandeur of the gifts and the expectancy of a new year. That is normal and dare I say okay. There is nothing wrong with not being as thrilled with the gifts or the anticipation of a new year.

Newly opened gifts and perhaps a new goal or two in mind, the ‘newness’ of the gifts and new year always dulls.

Michele Marie Weisman

However, the joy of God never dims or diminishes. What was true of God yesterday is true today and will be tomorrow.

Easily gain a positive expectancy, outlook, and a smile in your heart if not on your face by simply serving in your community. Your City. Remember, Jesus says we are serving him when we serve another.

Ideas to Serve: Call a friend or acquaintance and ask how they are doing. Pen a note to someone and put it in the mailbox. Are you running errands today? Who can you let go before you in line at the check out, or can you pay for someone’s items at the store?

Pray with me.

God, my emotions will fail but you always have an abundance of joy to give away. Show me where to serve. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Thank you!

Thank you for visiting in 2023! I consider it an honor when you stop by Walking On Mustard Seeds.

I am able to see what country a reader visits from. A total of 41 countries stopped by to read my blog this last year!

Because I can’t offer you tea or coffee, please know I pray for you and thank God for you.

MVP 2023 (Most Viewed Post)

If you share a post with others, thank you! That is the greatest compliment I can receive, that you would tell others about a piece I wrote.

What was the most popular blog post of 2023? Nine Benefits of God’s Will for You

What was your favorite post of 2023? Your comments brighten my day!

Please know you are always welcome here. I look forward to crafting more blog posts for you and thank you for your grace as I learn to juggle the blog and finishing my manuscript for release in the Spring of 2024

Keep Walking On Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Image by Azmi Talib from Pixabay

Three Keys to Peace

God gave me one prayer … simple, basic, and profound.

“Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.” (Ephesians 5:11, NLT)

Over-exposure ruins a photo as does overdevelopment. I took photography my senior year of high school when developing film was taught in the class. There was a simple wooden, four-walled structure to step inside to develop the film I shot for class assignments. I learned quickly, that this was not a gifting I had, leaving my images overdeveloped. I soaked them too long in the developer and the photos I took would never be revealed as darkness plagued the photo paper. You see, if you overdevelop, the crispness and clarity become blurred and darkened.

Like God calling me to pray over the City my family once lived in, I came up wordless due to the daily tragedies from crime that were reported. Inviting others to pray with me, cleared the picture of what to pray about and how to communicate the prayer.

Fast forward to modern America and the view became blurry again as confusion hit the streets, anger bursting forth in public gatherings and dinner tables. Again, I had blurred vision for prayer.

God gave me one prayer this time and I have prayed it ever since. It is simple, basic, and profound.

Pray for the truth to come out.

No clarifiers. No favorites. No affiliations. Across the board and across the nation, let the truth come to light.

You are to walk free from blurred confusion, it is time to come out of the developer and walk on what truth brings:

Peace within – Alignment with God’s ways always strengthens peace in the inner man.

Peace without – Truth brings sure-footedness in our interactions with others.

Peace Shared – When you practice this prayer at every angle, every affront, every thought, you can encourage others to pray in that same manner. Just as I hope I have encouraged you.

Will you pray with me?

God, I pray that truth be exposed in my City and Nation. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Your turn:

What area of your life or community will you pray for the truth to be exposed?

News:

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Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29

Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

10 Ways to Reflect God’s Will for You

You are a unique refection of God; let Him shine through you.

Cat looking at it's reflection in a window with a city scape, lots of buildings in the background.

As I cleaned my home for Thanksgiving, I thought of how we also need to tidy God’s path.

What are the dust bunnies that are taking over the view?

It can look like a distraction, worry, regret, or putting something off until later. (Ouch! I see myself in these too.) “Doesn’t everyone” you may ask yourself.

Yes, but does that make it okay?

These activities: distraction, worry, regret, or procrastination, remove you from the powerful calling God has for you to fulfill.

It is impossible, on our own, to clean up for God. Does that mean we should call a cleaning service? Kind of.

Can you really clean for God?

I was recently reminded of this impossible task when one of my teenage daughters had a breakout. Pimples revealed an issue within her own body, skin oils mixed with pollutants clogged up her pores.

What do my dust bunnies and her blemishes reveal? Unintended consequences have consequences. Unintended, according to my sidebar’s dictionary, means, thoughtless, silly, careless, or unwise.

Back to unintended consequences, in Old Testament times there was a sacrifice for unintentional sin. Yes, you and I work against ourselves without even knowing it, or more importantly, we work against God. This specific sin issue is expanded issue in the New Testament in one little but mighty verse from the book of Romans chapter 14 verse 20. It tells us that our conscience in Christ is to be our guide because we don’t want to lead others astray. BUT, don’t be discouraged! Instead, take COURAGE.

Don’t be discouraged, take COURAGE.

Three-step maintenance for the skin, wash your face, use astringent or deep clean occasionally, and repeat.

Recently my daughter told me I had done something that affected her in a negative way. I was dumbfounded as I did not even know I had offended her. Days later, I realized the ‘thing’ I had done was something I was catching myself doing again and again. How did I not know about this offense before? How did I not see this?

This is exactly what unknown sin is. To do something that is against God’s ways and wishes is wrong, if we see it happening or not. To get caught up in the regret of these sins is not the solution.

Just like the dust bunnies I need to clean up and the routine my daughter keeps for her skin, there is a Spiritual Cleaning you can do to address hidden sin.

Wash Away Unknown Sin

  1. Position your heart to hear God’s truth. The book of John, chapter 10 verse 27, tells us we hear God’s voice. This can happen by spending time in scripture and in prayer.
  2. Humble your perspective of yourself. The book of Hebrews, chapter 2 verse 9 explains that Christ lowered himself by coming to earth and lived a sacrificial life.
  3. Foster relationships where people can tell you the truth about you, the good and bad. In the book of Proverbs, chapter 27 verses 5 and 6 explain that truth from a friend is better than meanness from a foe.
  4. Ask God to root all sin out of your heart. The book of Proverbs chapter 27 verse 19 explains that your face will reveal what is in your heart.
  5. Shift your motives to God’s motives. The book of Romans chapter 8 verse 26 guarantees that you need only come to prayer with a heart for God’s purposes and the Holy Spirit who does nothing outside of God’s will perfects the message.

Astringent

This never feels good, in fact, astringents sting! It does not feel good to think of people who are hurting, but compassion with action is what Christ requires of you. Matthew 25:35-40;

6. Do for the imprisoned

7. Do for the stranger

8. Do for the sick

9. Do for all the book of Galatians chapter 6 verse 10 instructs. There are NO exceptions, but a slight preference toward other believers.

10. Repeat Steps 1-9 Repeat the process and build the habit of doing good.

God has good plans for you to do in your City. Just as a field of pimples distracts a teenager and my dust bunnies need cleaning up, unknown sin can clog your ability to see who needs you to help them in your City.

Ask God to help you clean your Spiritual Complexion. This is Jesus’ high call. He has called us each to it.

It begins with prayer

Father,

I want you to show me where I am falling short and do not see it. I will not position myself in regret but leave it at the cross. Thank you for clearing my heart to see more of your Son in all that I do. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Your turn

You are a unique reflection of God; let Him shine through you. What would you add?

News

I wrote and mailed 15 devotionals for some very special homeless women in California, all due to a prompting from God. They will be given out at Christmas time. Will you join me in prayer that these journal-style devotionals guide them into a close walk with Him?

Devotional Progress

Spring 2024 Release! I am working on my final draft and am excited about the next steps.

Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

“For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29)

Devotional Review of Jesus Listens by Sarah Young

Side of sitting woman reading an open bible.

Each page was a delightful surprise in winter and Christmas art, from wildlife animals to a manger. I can’t give it all away, but this book is worthy of purchase for the art alone!

Grab a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk about this new release. I would love to hear from you in the comments!

Devotional Title

Jesus Listens

Subtitle

For Advent & Christmas Prayers for the Season

Author

Sarah Young

Published

October 2023 by Thomas Nelson

Book Art

Sally Wilson

Voice Audio

Bill Russell

How Found & Why Chosen

Around the end of summer, I saw Sarah Young’s newest book was releasing in October. The cover was so beautiful and her being known for Jesus Calling, I knew I had to preview it for you.

Inside the Cover

This devotional is a complete experience with the art, the feel of the puffy cover, and the writing style many love about Sarah Young.

I purchased the hardcover (puffy), but it comes in a Kindle and Audible version. The Audible is well done by Bill Russell and comes with a PDF of the art. That is a win! The Kindle has the art images too. Most but not all of the art is in the Audible and Kindle. The colored pages and snowflakes are all that are missing.

There are four pages for each day’s reading. Page one has a devotional of thoughtful prayer. The second page has a reflective short thought from Christ’s perspective. Pages three and four have the Bible verses that inspired the devotion and a beautiful wintertime art image.

There are four lined pages in the back where you can write your Christmas prayers.

Loved!

I enjoy Sarah Young’s devotional style and she stayed true to it here.

Her introduction was heartfelt. It was evident that she expects you, the reader, to gain a closer relationship with God as you read the devotions and the three to four Bible verses that align with each day.

The devotions covered topics from resting in the rush, praising God and Jesus, and focusing on the season while allowing the to-do list to wait. Sarah Young’s relational way of explaining your connection with God and Jesus is truly a once-a-day gift.

Pause! *

There are 40 devotionals. With 40 days I think this leads you into January when some celebrate the arrival of the three wise men.

Looking online at the Amazon preview for the Kindle version, it looks like the devotional is divided into four sections: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. The audio and physical book has no such divisions.

Your Thoughts

Let me know in the comments when you would start the 40 days of this devo.

Who’s it for?

Are you looking for an Advent or Christmas season devotional? This might be the pick for you. Young has a huge following of readers who will purchase because they like what she delivers in their quiet time with God. The art-packed devotional is a daily gift of retreat with the Lord, focusing on the reason for celebrating our Savior’s birth.

Who it’s not for?

It is not for men specifically, but if read in a family setting it would be acceptable. Full disclosure, I did interview my husband for his perspective on the hard-bound copy of Jesus Listens.

Where can you purchase it?

I am glad you asked! Look no further: Jesus Listens–For Advent and Christmas by Sara Young As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Who would you gift this to?

Please tell me in the comments.

*This used to be titled, Didn’t Like, but I didn’t like saying what I didn’t like–and needed a better way to say it. This section is simply what you will find inside the cover that made me ‘Pause’. The decision is up to you if the reviewed devotional is a good choice or not.

Announcement

Book Release Spring 2024! More details to come. Sign up for my blog posts to make sure you keep up to date.

Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds,

Michele Marie Weisman

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29, ESV

Devotional Review: the Sword & the Spirit

Behind The Cover

Greco’s explanation of the morning and evening devotions hit solid ground for me. I won’t give too much away here, but the morning use is to set you up for the day’s complexities and the evening reading is to set you on a rock for the next day.

Book cover for devotional, the Sword & the Spirit, blue cover with gold, orange and blue block letter for the title; sub title, A 40 day morning & evening devotional.

Devotional Title

The Sword and The Spirit*

Subtitle

A 40-Day Morning & Evening Devotional

Author

John Greco

Published

2023 by BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC

The Where and Why

I discovered the Sword & the Spirit by John Greco on the BroadStreet Publishing website. It was sighted as a new release and I have been wanting to review newer devotionals for you.

I liked the blue cover and hoped the individual readings would live up to the title’s power-packed promise.

Behind The Cover

Authors can be creative with the presentation and purpose of their devotionals. Due to this fact, it is important to read the Introduction to a devotional. I enjoyed the creative reference to the introduction as being a ‘Note’. This revealed to me that Greco’s writing would be more personable throughout the text.

Greco’s explanation of the morning and evening devotions hit solid ground for me. I won’t give too much away here, but the morning use is to set you up for the day’s complexities and the evening reading is to set you on a rock for the next day.

The size of the devo is no bigger than the length of my hand and each devotion fills up two pages. These are easy to read while sipping coffee in the morning and during your evening wind-down routine.

Each devotional begins with a bible verse, followed by an example and spiritual thought, and ends with a short prayer.

I must tell you about the deep orange ribbon marker! I am partial to orange, but add the book art and feel of the cover, and the Sword & the Spirit gets five stars from me for the experience before reading one word.

What I loved

Each devotional gave me a spiritual insight I had not seen before or had not seen so deeply. Greco is teaching the truth of scripture in an up close and personalized way. It was a joy to return to the Sword & the Spirit again and again.

This devotional is a way to linger longer in the word of God or transition into your day or night.

Who Wants It

Due to the cover of this book and the title, I think it has a male appeal.

I prefer a devotional with a message that packs a strong message, and Greco has done that.

This would be a great devotional for young adults, and seasoned Christians. It is a nice bite-sized daily reader that you can fit into your bible study time.

Many of the morning and evening devotions have references (the bible address) to scriptures. I liked this for further reading when wanting to dive deeper into a devotion topic.

This devotional is an excellent choice if you are new to bible reading or for those who are familiar with the text.

Who Doesn’t Want It

I think it was written for adults, males specifically. So I would not suggest it for children.

It would be great for young adults. My husband and I are in the second half of our life and we both enjoyed the devotional. (Complete honesty, I think I read two or three devotions from Greco’s work to my husband.)

Will You Gift This

Maybe you are thinking you would enjoy The Sword and The Spirit. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please share in the comments if you are planning to purchase it for yourself or someone you know.

Christmas is coming. . .

Signature line, Keep Walking on Mustard Seeds, Michele

For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Romans 11:29