Word before World: 100 Devotions to Put Jesus First

I read several reviews before I purchased this book. Several writers expressed that there was very little Scripture in this book. There are lots of Scripture references in the book. I think that many folks are wanting the Scripture written out and explained. For best learning and retention, you need to look up the Scriptures, write them down, study them, look at the context in which they are used, and ask God for the wisdom to see how the Scripture can be used to renovate your heart and change you to be a more Godly person and disciple of Jesus. That said, this is an excellent book - both visually and Scripturally. You get out of a book what you put into it. You just cannot read and check it off a list if you expect a book to impact your life. You must think about what it is saying and how it may apply to your own life. This book has spoken to me in so many ways. I am often amazed that what I read in here corresponds to my other quiet time reads. For me, God speaks to me through the Scriptures I read and/or write and journal about and then oft times Gretchen's devotion for that day reinforces what I have just read in my Bible. Her prompts at the end of each day's read will cause you to stop, take a deep breath, and then consider your own life and how to react what she has written. For me, this is an ageless book. By that I mean that it is suitable for any age group - teen girls, young newly married women, women who are managing households with kids, single women, older women, any woman who wants a better understanding of what it means to put God first in every aspect of life.

Its a good devotional

Great devotionals. Well Water Women always puts out great books. These devotionals are no exception.

This is a very beautiful, sturdy book. I love that it has extra space to journal after each devotional. I love the built in book mark too!

I'm about a quarter of the way through this devotional. I am SO grateful that I stumbled up on it, and Gretchen's page, on social media. I look forward to my quiet time each morning, and appreciate the many scriptual references each day that encourage me to keep my Bible open and dive in for actual application about what I'm reading. I feel like I'm sitting with a close friend, with my coffee in hand, each morning. Such a blessing!

Great devotions

I enjoy Gretchen Saffles & Well Watered Women’s products. Have for years, even when she first began with Life Lived Beautifully. Her Bible tools and studies are always thoughtfully put together pointing to scripture & our Savior. I have to admit in this honest review, this devotional was a little disappointing for my own use. I didn’t see pictures of the inside pages so I wasn’t sure what to expect, I thought to post them here for others to see too. The art is beautiful as all her work is, but there isn’t much scripture references as others stated they saw in their reviews. What I mea by this is, no dive deeper scripture to point to that days reflection. Upon my own observation, I didn’t see scripture to dive deeper into, as you can see. Though it’s beautifully designed and the art always is beautiful, I only wish this devotional had the dig deeper scripture part for the reader to dwell in the Word along with the devotional read. This is my own personal preference and my own review on the product.

This little devotional has a special place in my heart. As part of my morning study time, I found this book to add just the touch of inspiration to encourage and teach in just the right measure. I feel like the author really 'gets' where I'm at, and I don't think you have to be at any certain place in your life to feel the same way. She speaks to various topics throughout the book... I'm almost done, and I'm kind of sad about that. Although... I think that is one of those books that would be a great read over and over again, getting something new out of it every time, especially if you refer to the scriptures she references as you go. If you are looking for a new book to go along with your Bible studying, I highly recommend this book, with no hesitation.

Absolutely brilliant 👏