Genre: Christian literature
Rating (1-5): 5 Length: 240 pages Publisher: Zondervan We long for a full life, and that’s what God wants for us, but how do we get there? What does it mean, to fully live? Ann Voskamp has asked herself these questions, and in One Thousand Gifts, she lays out her pursuit to the answers. I think I may be late to the game in reading this wonderful book, but I’m so happy I finally dug into it. Have you ever read something and felt like you were punched in the gut because of how convicting it was? That was me, with this book. Chapter 1 specifcally. What hit me so hard was how Ann addressed that we aren’t satisfied in God and what He has given us, and that is why we are always falling short of this “full life”. That hit me hard, and she had me hooked, thus I kept turning the pages because I needed to know more. Ann Voskamp writes in a very poetic style, which at first was hard for me to follow. Writing in this style is extremely hard and creative, and I was enamored by it. I have nothing but great things to say about this book, and I could go on all day about it, so I’m going to keep this short by highlighting my main takeaways. #1 The key to everything according to Voskamp, is to live a practiced life of gratitude for everything God has given us. When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING. Like thankful for washing the dishes, sort of everything. #2 The pathway to being filled with joy, recognizing God’s grace in your everyday life, and being able to bless others all starts with gratitude towards God. #3 You can never fully get rid of feelings of discontentment. Rather, you need to fill yourself up with a greater feeling; gratitude. #4 By practicing thanksgiving, you start to realize how full your life already is. You start living fully in the moment. I highly recommend this book, especially if you are looking for spiritual development. I've already felt a change in my life, simply by implementing thankfulness into my daily life. Happy Reading!
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AuthorHi, I'm Genny! You can always find me with a book in my hand. Dystopian, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction are among my favorite genres. I hope you enjoy the reviews I provide and can help you pick out your next book! Archives
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