I got this book to try and find a devotional that my wife and I could do together. What peaked my interest first was that it was just 52 chapters and no 365. In a world that seems to try and crowd out things, it was nice to have a devotional that I could read and think about and ponder over a week. I think that this makes the experience much richer and allows for more self-reflection that what a devotional every day does.
I like the way that the book provides some follow up topical suggestions for prayer time and also to consider doing (action is always important). It also includes discussion questions that are great to spark discussion with small groups or with your spouse as you go through it.
One thing of note, I had not previously read the4 Love and Respect Book by Eggerichs, I note that it appears that should be an important pre-requisite since it draws heavily on that book. IT is not as stand-alone and I would have liked to have. It would have been nice to reintroduce some of the concepts that the book lays out so that those who have never read it, but are interested in the devotional do not feel like that they have to go out and get the book to practice it.
Overall I do suggest the book for couples who like to spend time together and discuss items. It will cause you to really think and talk.
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