I picked up "40 Days to a Joy-Filled Life" by Tommy Newberry through a summer reading recommendation and am so glad I discovered it. It is a wonderful tool to use when you are feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. Each chapter is set up to read in a day with a short passage, an exercise to keep you on track, and practical suggestions. I love the little sticky notes at the end of each day that you could actually copy and put up all around you if you are a visual person and need this reminder. The simple prayer to end each day helps get your thoughts heading in the right direction. Our bodies become what we eat AND what we think and this book will get your body cleansed and ready to live a "Joy-Filled" life. This is a fantastic study. Most books like this tend toward being simplistic and trite, but this book is full of honest insight. The length and depth are appropriate for a daily devotional - they don't require hours of effort. But he approaches the subject of living joyfully in a very practical and direct way that quickly gets to root causes of joyless living. I am considering doing this study once a year - but even if I don't, I will definitely be incorporating parts of this into my daily life.
Loved this book. Practical and inspirational, it is filled with wisdom and insight.
—Taylorrm
Loved this book. Was a great exercise in living positively and with joy.
—kambie
A good "Lenten" read for me.
—mana
very uplifting book;)
—Kay
A great devotional!!
—nick
