Book Review: Spread Too Thin

                                                                                   BOOK INFORMATION:                                                                  

You know the drill. Somebody asks, "How are you?" and you respond automatically: "Crazy busy!" "I'm exhausted!" "Running too fast."

And it's no wonder! Between the breakneck speed of your job, the one million family activities on the calendar, the volunteer luncheon you signed up to host, the growing to-do list on your phone, and the workout you've been meaning to get to for weeks--if you ever stopped long enough to think about it, you'd be curled up in the fetal position on the floor.

Life these days. It's exhausting, isn't it?

Ellen Miller gets it--and she wrote Spread Too Thin just for you. Whatever stage of life you find yourself in, you don't have to live it frantically. Written for women who care deeply and extend themselves selflessly, this 90-day devotional offers an honest look at the obligations that have drained us and then point us toward a more abundant life with Jesus. Through personal stories, practical insights, and classic Ellen humor, you'll discover that it is possible to find hope--and even peace!--throughout your harried, overcommitted days.

                                                                        MY THOUGHTS ON THE BOOK                                                              

This is the devotional I needed. I really enjoyed this devotional. It was inspiring and fed my soul. It came at a time my life was so busy I couldn't think straight. When life came to a crashing point and I was forced to relax a little. I found this book to be medicine I deeply needed. The author is super real and inviting. She gives valuable inside into how to pause and learn how to pace yourself. This book also taught me how to say no! Which is really hard in the world we live in now. 

The book has 90 chapters, each containing one or two pages. So it is short and sweet for even the busiest person. The devotional is 3 months or 90 days  and is broken into four parts:

+ Part 1 - Heart Conditioning

+ Part 2 - Mind Games You Can Win 
+ Part 3 - Strength Training for the Long Run
+ Part 4 - Soul Searching for the Abundant Life

The daily devotionals have an inspirational quote to start out. Then you have some nice reading with follow up questions. There is a scripture to reflect upon, there is also a place to learn how to apply what you have read to your real life. 

I want to put a note that the author did use quite a few different biblical translations. I prefer the King James Version but I didn't feel like she picked bad translations or took anything out of context. 

Disclaimer:  I received a review copy from the publisher. Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.