I was so honored when my friend in ministry Gwen Smith asked me if I would review her ministries new devotional, Trusting God.
For sure I will!
I love Gwen, she’s super amazing [and gorgeous!] and I’ve never met Sharon Jaynes or Mary Southerland but I’m sure they are amazing too. 🙂
So the day this devotional showed up in my mailbox, I was anxious to dig through it. I loved the cover, so beautiful and it really captures the message of this devotional.
The devotional is divided up into twelve weeks, with six days of material to read. On day 6 of each of the weeks there’s an entry called, “Now It’s Your Turn.” This is a space filled with great thoughtful questions, and a place for writing responses. [LOVED this aspect.]
What a great way to kick off the New Year by making time with God a priority. This devotional is a great way to carry you through the next few months and I highly recommend it.
The devotional titles are creative, the Truth’s weaved in are inspiring and this devotional will leave you feeling challenged to pursue God more.
Added bonus? You can do this devotional with your friends, sister or even an online community.
And I’ve got some exciting news for you…
I’m giving away a copy of Trusting God today on my blog! Yay for free stuff. 🙂
All you have to do is click the links above to check out the GIG ministry and then pop back over here and leave a comment telling me one of your goals for the New Year.
If you tweet, facebook or mention this giveaway on your blog I’ll add in TWO entries for you! The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning.
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I love the GIG Ministry and I am looking forward to diving into this book.
One of my goals for 2012 is to get deeper in the word and have a closer walk with God.
Blessings.
I have sat under the teaching of Sharon Jaynes in Sunday School and was amazed by her biblical understanding. That girl can teach! Nicki if you recommend this book, then I know it is good because you are amazing also! In 2012, I want to point people to Jesus by focusing on the ways He is moving in my life and my friends lives. He is mighty and active and gets all the credit for His amazing miracles that happen in each new day.
My big goal for this year is to get my business off the ground. Thanks for the review. The book sounds great. GiG is a great ministry!
My goal is to become closer to God and do what He has for me o do.
I bought this book for me because I have some big fears issues that I had since kidergraten and only has gotten worse. and have a friend that deals with it too. so instead I gave it to her because we had already spent so much for others. so I hope you will be pick me as a winner. I love the look of your sight.
Hello, I want to read this book so bad. I had a gift card to LifeWayWomen from Christmas. I looked online and LifeWayWomen does not have it. I would love to win this book.
I LOVE the GiG Ministry! I subscribe and look forward to reading it every day. One of my “goals” for this year is to do the new study “Trusting God.” I am hoping I can get some of the ladies at my church interested too. Thank you so much for being a wonderful example to us Christian ladies!
so excited toget mine!!!
This year I am planning something different, since I like starting things in my church. The young teen girls need a Bible study and so I feel God leading me to teach them. It will be challanging I am sure, but I would like to help them learn some things that took me a long time to learn.
This book sounds like a winner! Thank you Nicki for being so faithful to the Lord and God bless you.
OH That sounds like an absolutely amazing goal! I do hope you get yourself a copy (even if you don’t win – though I hope you do) and go through with this goal. I believe you will have much to impart into those girls. 🙂 Blessing in Christ, our Saviour and Lord.
This year I’ve decided that my most important goal is to read through the whole Bible, chronologically, in a year. However, along with that I want to read outside books and studies that can further my walk with Him and to be able to incorporate what I study on my own time into my Worship ministry at church. Finding GiG has been a huge blessing since I found out about it a few months ago.
Thanks for your ministry – blessings!
Hi! I’ve been reading through the Bible Chronologically for about 3 years now!! That is, I haven’t read straight from Genesis – Revelation, but I’ve bounced back and forth between the prophets and the books as they happened in the order of history, it’s been a great experience! Haven’t even left the old testament yet, but I’ve learned so much about God and my faith even from the old testament. Enjoy your readings, it’s such a rewarding experience! 🙂
GIG has meant so much to me lately! Their devotions have been very on point for me lately. Trusting God is on my wish list. I would very much like to win a copy of this book. These ladies have written very thought provoking devotions!!
I read the GIG devotions online every day. But one of my goals is to dig deeper. I am a SS teacher for a group of ladies and I know I need to be grounded to be able to teach. I am always looking for a good devotion book to help me dig into God’s Word!
Thanks for this opportunity!
I love GIG devotions! My main goal for this year is to trust my Lord more and by trusting him I will be a better speaker of his Word. I could make a list of things here but I believe trusting God will take care of everything!
Thanks for this awesome give away “Trusting God” …
One of my many goals this years is to “let go & let God” take control
Trusting Him every step of the way! Thanks again 🙂
I cant wait to READ this book, I would LOVE to win a copy!!!
I would live to read her book. I am reading throug the book of Romans this January as one of my New Years goals.
I would love to read her book. I have been asking the hubby for it but it hasn’t showed up yet. One of my goals this year is to pray for and disciple my children more diligently.
Kathy
My goal for this year is to read my bible more, keep a regular quiet time with God and grow closer to Him. I would love to win a copy of the Trusting God book!
I moved away from family and friends 6 years ago. I have acquaintances but not friends. I need to learn and trust that where I am is where God wants me. Maybe this book would help.
This year I would like to learn to live more openly, trusting in the Lord that I don’t need to be in control…
the book sounds great! Hope to get a copy!
It’s a new year I’m thankful and so blessed , This year I just want to do more of what the Lord wants and his will for my life I really struggled in 2012 I’m a stay at home mother of 2 children and I love serving the Lord we are the light of world I want my light to shine for Jesus in 2012 we may be the only Jesus someone will ever meet I would love to have this book Thanks and God bless for all you do 🙂
I love GIG devotions!!! I would love to win this book, I feel it would help me to grow in my relationship with God. My goal for 2012 is to learn to trust again. Due to years of abuse by men, family and people, I have lost all trust. I am now Married and I am trying to learn how to trust God first and then my hubby, but it has been a struggle. This book seems like something that would be good for me, so I am praying that God will hear my prayers to win this book. Thank you and God Bless to everyone.
I am looking forward to reading your book!
I’ve been eyeballing this book for several weeks now. Something keeps drawing me back to it. I just bought 2 new parenting books though, so it’ll have to wait until I finish those. My biggest goal for this year is to finish getting out of debt and not to borrow even a penny. But I’m working with my discipleship friend on deepening my relationship with God and developing my spiritual gifts.
Suggestion for some of the people above: Goals are easier to track and achieve if you make them more specific. Get rid of “more”, “closer”, “better” and get specific. I plan to read 2 chapters a day and spend 15 minutes in prayer. With a goal like this I can tell if I’m achieving it or not. Just a suggestion. Praying for all the wonderful goals!! Don’t let satan distract you!!
Hello,
My goal this year besisdes having a healthier life style is to pray more!
I am looking forward to reading your book!
I am a GIG and I heard Gwen speak at her home church in Irwin, PA last year and she is awesome. I am planning to attend her conference again this year. I would love to start the “Trusting God” bible study with the group of ladies I am currently studying with. I am a mother of 4 wonderful children, wife to the most amazing man, and I own a family home daycare.
God is the reason I am able to stay forcused.
Kellie
One of my goals for this year is to grow my relationship
With God closer and more personal.
My very first experience with how God works was at stonebridge church a few years back when Gwen came to speak and sing. She helped change my life that night as I heard and then continued to listen to broken into beautiful. I had just been left by husband of 13 years. I was a mother of 3, one was an infant and I had a brand new puppy. The depth of my sadness and ruin was indescribable. Gwen sang my thoughts. She understood my pain. She was the beginning of God creating a new me. A woman of God. It would mean the world to receive her new book and it would help me in my spiritual goal of reading the entire bible and teaching what I learn to the middle schoolers I teach . Gwen inspired me beyond words that one night in stonebridge church. She continues to inspire me as I am a writer and a woman who feels called to share my story. I have often thought about ministering to women just like Gwen does. I can’t sing a lick but I play a mean tambourine ! God is calling me to great things, Please join me in praying I follow His path and listen to his gentle nudges . He is amazing. All Praises to Him.
This year I plan to get closer to God by 20 minutes praying, 20 reading the bible, and 20 mins listening and writing. I really enjoy the devotional email of these authors.
Thanks
Read the sneak-peek of the book but dont have the book. My goal for this year is to get my own business off the ground as well as been debt free completely. Would love to have the book!
I love the GIG devotionals!!
My goal this year is to get closer to God and have a better relationship with him! Reading the GIG devotionals has already helped me tremendously!!
My goal is to read one book of the Bible each month of this year. I am starting with Romans. I would love to win your giveaway! Thanks
One of my goals is definitely as Paul said, to know nothing else except Christ Jesus and Him crucified.
My goal for this year is to trust God more deeply to enhance my faith. I have grown up knowing God’s promises, but I am realizing that I’m not living like I BELIEVE His promises. I want to be more bold in sharing God’s love and message of salvation with others in 2012.
I read Gwen first book and am looking foward to reading this one too! My goal for 2012 is a closer relationship with God.
I don’t usually make official New Year’s resolutions but this year I did make a resolution to consciously look for and perform at least one act of kindness, that I wouldn’t have done otherwise, every day. My small goal is to do this for 30 days but hopefully it will become a habit that will continue for the rest of my life!
My goal for 2012 is to be closer to God than I was is 2011.
Please enter me in the giveaway! My goal this year is to memorize the book of Hebrews.
I Love GIG and make it a part of my daily readings! One of my goals this year is to encourage several close family members to ask God into their lives and to speak the words to Him asking for Salvation through Jesus. It is breaking my heart right now that they don’t truly know Him.
I love my daily GiG devotionals – I think this book would be great!
I love GIC . Always so encouraging and uplifting 🙂
I want to become closer to my Lord and continue to pray for lost friends and loved ones!
I would love to win a copy!
My Goal this year is to be a witness to more people than ever not only by my words but by my actions
I am a huge fan fo GIG. I am stepping out in faith and have volunteered to be the Women’s Ministry Leader and our new church plant. “Trusting God” is the only way it is going to be done properly.
Love the give-away. My biggest goal this year is the constant reminder of the awesome power God has in my life so far and remember He has bigger plans for me!
I have so many goals for 2012; but most of all my desire is to be found doing what God desires from me.
Become “hot” for God! How? By spending time in His word and seeking after Him. Also, to develop a home based business.
I will promote GIG on my blog.
I love GIG and read it often. I’m looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for the opportunity!
I just want to know the Father more intimately this year. I don’t know how I can get this book in Nigeria but I would like to. God bless you.
My goal for the new year is to be a better mother to my special needs son, and to keep my close knit relationship with God, and stick close to him…i had some HORRIFIC things happen in 2011, and I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that i NEVER would have made it, had it not been for my Savior..he’s my ROCK!
My goals this year are 1. To get closer to God, I was Baptized April 10, 2011 (my mother’s bday, she is passed) I didn’t realize it was her bday that same day I got Baptized. I have been struggling with my Faith and want to be able to receive the Holy Ghost be committed to God. 2. I want to be employed and have the financial stability I used to be in. I am so behind on all my bills & rent. 3. To help my children get closer to God and help them to know him as we all should. Those are my 3 main Goals for 2012.
I look forward to every GIG post I get, and really enjoy the insights!
One of my goals for this year is to feed my soul on His word for more time than I spend feeding my mouth.
I would love to win the book, and I’m posting about your giveaway on FaceBook.
I love Gwen and the GIG ministry, I have learned alot and I think Gwen has an amazing voice and awesome testimony. My Goal for 2012 is to draw closer to Jesus and also I am a co-leader of our Singles group at my Church so sharing GIG with the ladies in my group. I’m sure some of the men will like this too they are fans of Joyce Meyer and Beth Moore. Blessings.
I love GIG devotions. My goal for 2021 is for my relationship with God to grow and to have more faith that God will work things for the good, I need to trust more in Him.
My goals for the new year are to keep my goals and vision in front of me, to increase my knowledge and learning of my new business in the financial services industry and help as many families as I can to gain financial freedom, get closer to God and continue to answer his calling for me to sing in the church and help where I can, and stay focused and determined to LOSE WEIGHT and maintain a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits for the rest of my life. Another goal is to spend more time in prayer so that I can communication, fellowship and bring my supplications before God. I need to pray for my husband more, as we have had some major problems. I want my husband to be the husband I deserve and all the qualities that entails, and I want my marriage to be harmonious, joyous, loving, fair and long lasting.
I love GIG & have been following Gwen on facebook & listening to her music now for almost 2 years. My goal for 2012 is to not just grow deeper in my relationship with God but to respond actively to the Holy Spirit! In the past, when the Holy Spirit nudges at my heart my mind pulls away. I want to be able to open my heart & mind up to allow the Holy Spirit to move through me & connect with me, so that I will respond to my life accordingly & that God can use me. My Church (that I have been going to for almost 2 years) is new & just held our 1st service in a real Church building on New Years day! This is a big milestone for us, as we have been renting space out of an athletic club for our services. We are so excited & do not underestimate small beginnings. Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. Zech. 4:10 I know that I am right where God wants me but He has been prodding me to get more active in the ministry, (more than just cleaning the sanctuary or help in the kitchen). I thought about taking some studies on Bible teaching, leading, & or evangelism. I have been asked if I would ever consider leading a Bible study & my natural reaction to that is to say no that would take me out of my comfort zone! However, God keeps bringing this to me. I would love a copy of Trusting God, sounds like exactly what I need! I would love to ask my Pastors wife to do it along with me. That would probably be a good start. Please pray for us at Safe Haven Ministries in Springfield, Oregon. Thank you for letting me respond here & I apologize to carry on so. Blessings.
My goal is to stay committed very faithfully into future to the mission I have been given by God to present a seeming “paradigm shift” to many, that will create a better future for them and those connected to them. So far so good. As well, another commitment is that of taking steady strides in becoming better connected, which I have not paid as close attention over the years as I should have..
As far as GIG, I have honestly not checked out but interest was piqued when your email came through. I will say that Mary Southerland is a friend on FB….however, I have not talked to her yet. I thought I knew her when she came through as a FB FR and then it turned out….not ….not yet anyway. 🙂
Thanks for your faithfulness to your blog, Nicki!
I wou;d love to receive the winning book, n the last four years I have become closer to God and have atarted volunteerring at church and its helped me to be closer to God as my family has been touched with cancer /God has helped me deal with lose abd survival
Sometimes it is like standing on a precipice with open hands ready to jump in faith and sometimes it is like the toddler with feet rooted into the ground afraid of what is around the corner. It is daily and it is surrender and it is something he teaches over and over. (and over) I should love to read this book.
Happy Friday! One of my goals for 2012 is to teach my girls, ages 17 and 9, how to be Godly girls/women…not just good girls who love God, but girls who really seek His face, follow His heart, and live for Him. Have a blessed 2012!! <
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One of my goals for 2012 is to try to hear God. I’ve been asking for guidance. I’m so lost in my life at this time. I asked God to show me, or tell me what I should be doing with my life. I’ve had so much chaos within myself lately, that I can’t hear Him. I would like to stop, be still and listen. I do love GIG, such a wonderful site with wonderful people!
GIG rocks! Im new………….. I love what I see. Love the review cannot wait to read it! My goal for 2012 comes with my new passion for knowing Gods word better so here is my goal straight from James 1:19 ~ My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry~
I shall learn to live through his word, and this verse in 2012!
Gods peace to you!
One of my goals would be to read more about the women of the Bible.I’ve had one women’s study before and would love to do it again.We’re all made for love and relationships so with that’ in mind I pray the heart of Christ to move in me and the Holy Spirits guidance to show me the way.I pray this for all of you too.
I love the GIG site, my girls and I have inspired our GGs prayer group on the original GIGs.
As I am about to give birth (any day now), my goal this year is to be closer to God, to purpose his God given purpose for my life, to honour the blessing of motherhood which he has bestowed on me, and through him raise by daughter with principles from the bible, so that she may grow up knowing, trusting and loving the Lord our God as her saviour.
As the Director of a new Christian school, I am challenged daily to have a closer walk with my Lord and Savior. After reading an excerpt from Trusting God, I believe this book could shed a whole new light on what it means to truly trust God with all that is within me and how to have a closer walk with HIm. Gwen’s daily posts on FB are a highlight of each morning for me.
My goal this year is to get out of debt. I’m already signed up for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University course. Will start classes this month.
My goal is to trust God more deeply this year, regardless of the circumstances in life.
I have found real friends in GIG, friends that does not lead me astray, that incourage me to do good, that help me in time of sorrow and in confusion. How? by reading most of the articles and books I now can see where i was blind my darkest moments i know how to deal with them. This year 2012 in the name of our Lord and saviour what we have been praying for in past years is coming true, results are coming out. Lets keep praying and praising girls, go ye out there and preach the word!!!
I have been getting the gig daily devotions sent to my email for years. I love it. This yeari am going to read through the Bible. So far I am reading everyday!
I read GIG everyday and one of my goals in 2012 is to become a stonger wife and mother and closer to God and to TRUST him in my walk in faith.
I am striving and working towards becoming a more Godly wife, mother, friend, daughter etc. Although I have been a Christian for over 28 years, it has only been about 1 1/2 yrs since I’ve “really” learned to work on having a personal relationship w/ God and how to lean on him, praise Him etc. I’m also sharing this on FB. Thank you.
About a year and a half ago I retired from my job. I had fallen into a depression and did not even know it. I started reading various devotionals in the mornings and began posting small snipets on Facebook. Someone told me about GIG and I love it. While posting each day I am amazed at how many people comment that it’s just what they needed. I feel God has allowed me to minister to others while he is ministering to me.
My goal for this year is to read through the Bible and continue to find something every weekday to post while giving God the glory.
My goal this year is to read through the Bible and draw closer to GOD. Learning to hear his voice more clearly and trusting HIM more.
My goal this year is to go deeper in my relationship with God. I read GIG devotions daily as the messages inspire me in my walk. Praise God for the messages shared with us.
Hey Nicki,
Great blog! I also am a supporter for compassional international. I have been doing that for about 10yrs! I keep hearing wonderful things about this devotional and would LOVE a copy of it! God has done amazing things in my life, especially in the last year. I am involved in a ministry called Inner Healing and it has healed me and helped me be a leader to many women who are hurting! My objective this year is to continue to push forward with Jesus and re-mold my live into His way not mine. I continue to grow close to my kids, especially our oldest, she is suffering from addiction. She is now involved in a year long program with Christian leaders. It is called Women’s Refuge. It is amazing and I have seen such growth in Brianna. I am a step mom of four children and she is our oldest. I was always wanting children so the Lord has blessed me with these wonderful ones who needed my love and attention. I pray your ministry continues strong! Happy New Year!
I downloaded the book and I love love the it. I think it is great and very helpful to for my goal this year. My goal is to truly trust and believe in God’s love for me and my husband’s love too. Trusting and truly believing is really hard for me. I want to be healed of this in 2012. As I mentioned I downloaded the ebook but I really would like to have the book, so I can write in it and really make it a great tool to help me achieve my goal for 2012. May God bless you always!
I love the GIG Ministry and I am looking forward to diving into this book
I have a strong desire to start the Bible Study, “Trusting God.” Also, I want to draw closer to God and think that this Bible Study is very timely.
I receive GiG devotions every morning in my e-mail, and since we don’t get one on the weekends, sometimes I just go back and read over one from that week. Yes, I save them! I love it, most devotions hit home for the day that I am reading them. I have even shared them with friends and got my friends subscribing. My goal for this year, is to get more into Gods word, and to be a better witness and friend to those around me.
My 2012 goal is to take more time to passionately listen for God’s Will.
My New Year’s resolution is to TRUST GOD. Stop trying to fix everything myself. I will share this on face book and on my blog. Thanks so very much, God bless!
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Good morning! I too receive the GiG devotion every morning and it’s the most complete devotion I’ve ever experienced. I want to find my first love – Jesus – again in 2012 and staying in the Word appears to be my best way of accomplishing this – that and dedicating the time for my relationship with Him.
i receive the Girlfriends in God devotional everyday and each of the ladies are amazing and often give my soul what it needs. Truthfully, one of my goals for the year is to get this book and complete the study. I have questioned God about what it would take to bring me closer to Him and He has told me that I don’t trust Him. This book/devotional series is the answer to a prayer.
I’m anxious to start something new with Christ this year. I’ve been feeling something lacking in my spiritual walk for a while now and this book is very inviting to me. I love my GIG devotion and share it daily with several friends – I look forward to opening my e-mail each morning to see what’s in store for the day. My goal for the year is to be all that God intends me to be, be more accountable and to be Christ’s example. Blessings!!
I love GIG – get their devos delivered to my inbox for a while now. I can’t even tell you how many have touched my heart and I love forwarding them to some of my friends too.
One of my goals for 2012 is to read thru the Bible in a year (Chronologically) and to get back to doing devotions. I used to start my day with Him, but I haven’t in a while and I can feel the difference!
I chose a word to work on for the year – Action. I will stop just thinking of things I need to do (and the things the Lord is asking me to do), step beyond fear, out of my comfort zone, and take Action.
Paz Uma cópia por favor, Graças.
I have been a part of GIG’s for over a year and it has truly been a blessing to be able to be a part of such am awesome group of sisters in Christ.
My 2012 goal is to not only read THE WORD daily, but to sit & let God speak to me in the quiet still moments, which seem so hard to find. I am searching for a profound intimacy, with my Heavenly Father.
I love GIG! 2012, I hope to use my gifts to help others, stepping out of my comfort zone. I will take more leadership in our home bible and prayer time (due to hubby’s schedule). I could a devotional to help me grow, so I will be stronger to step out. This year, my big goal is to work with a group doing makeovers and photographs of homeless and others in need. I will work with others to help teenage girls raise their self esteem.
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Standing firm in your trust in the Lord is a daily adventure! I have found myself asking “where did that come from?” but, I have now discovered that as long as I trust what God’s word tells me it is Well with my soul! I do not look at what is happening around me, I look to God. For it is my confidence in Him that makes me know that I am an overcomer, I have victory, and can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! I enjoy Gwen’s music, her challenges to read God’s Word and meditate on what it tells us, and her encouragement daily with scripture! I thank God for people He has placed in my life that encourage and challenge me to be all that He has called me to be!
I was so excited to see this opportunity. I have recently been laid off (December 30, 2011) and I have put my job search in God’s hands. Keeping my faith in God that He will provide on his time not mine. I have learned this over the last five years. December 31, 2011 was my five year anniversary from my stroke. I suffered a stroke at the age of 35. It was with God’s plan and his blessings that I have recovered, but I also know it can happen again. My goal this year is to stay in the word everyday and to keep God first and not be distracted by our day-to-day chaos.
Many blessings to all of these women on here. We are truly blessed to have soapy Sisters in Christ around this world!
Christine
I love the GIG, I have been going through a really hard time in my life lately, feeling very depressed and wondering why God has been so far away. I have been reading my bible every day, doing daily devotionals and going to church every week. But I still feel like no matter what I do I just can’t get that close walk with the Lord that I want. I just went to Gwen’s website and watched her video and cried. She seemed to be describing me, broken. I know God sent me here today for a reason. Thank you so much!
I love GIG. I have read their devotional everyday for the past 2 years. It’s amazing how they always say what I need to hear that day! Gwen’s music inspires me to become closer to God and to worship him through her music. For 2012 I look forward to becoming more trusting in the Lord and to have a closer walk with him which will enable me to be a more giving and loving person. The Lord has always been a part of my life but this year, I want to really feel his love and share it with others.
I am blessed by the GIG website on a regular basis. Their daily devotions have helped me in so many ways. It seems that the topic of the day is always just what I need to hear! I’ve really struggled with some personal relationships over this past year, and know a lot of it has to do with insecurities. My goal for this year is to set aside time for God DAILY by reading his Word and praying for healing and guidance in my life and the life of others. I know God has created me for greatness, but it’s so hard to believe that some days. I know the insecurities have risen because I haven’t been feeding my soul like I should, and I believe this book, God’s Word, and prayer will help me to better accomplish my goal to become the woman God intended for me to be before I was even born!! Thank you so much for the give-a-way!
I read the free chapter from “Trusting God” last night on website and knew that God was speaking to my heart through this. I told myself that I definitely needed to get this book, and then this morning, saw this opportunity!
I love the Lord, but struggle frequently with periods of doubt where I try to take control into my own hands instead of letting go to God and really trusting Him and then I wonder why things re in turmoil!
This happens especially during times of change and transitions in life, even good changes! After 57 years, I realize that I don’t want to continue this cycle any longer, I want to trust Him 100% with everything and stop living in fear!
Thank you!
I LOVE GIG! They are so inspiring.
This new year I plan to “unclutter” many areas of my life so that there is more room for God to use me in promoting the Kingdom! I am full of Hope that Jesus will shine in my sphere of influence and broaden it day by day. I am tweeting!
I wish I could stand firm and say, “I always trust God”, but that would be a lie. Far too often I try and take care of my problems myself, before ever taking them to God. Why, I am afraid. I love the Lord, and know how powerful He is, know he can do all things. I know His character. I know my Father. But I have a hard time with trust. My heart has been broken one too many times by family members (although they didn’t mean it I’m sure), by friends (some who meant to, and others who didn’t). My childhood was also lived in an atmosphere of wondering when the other shoe would drop, not trusting the future, and not knowing God in a real way until high school. I have always felt if I kept things in order, was always prepared for the worst, and was in control, nothing bad could happen. Well, of course it did, and has. I am getting better at trusting God, and feel such freedom when I do. However, it is hard to undo years of living life another way. I think this book would give me the tools I need to complete the process of fully trusting the Lord all of the time. I pray about my trust issues, and have been working on it on my own for years, but this could just give me the extra push I need. I know from the GIG website, and Gwen’s website, that they have wonderful insight, and are Biblically sound, so I trust, and look forward to reading Gwen’s book, whether I am blessed enough to win it, or need to buy it. Thanks to you and Gwen for this giveaway!
My goal for 2012 is to devle deeply into scripture. Reading one chapter until I get it completely in my mind, spirit and soul. And researching the commentaries on each chapter to better understand what God is saying to me.
I posted here, and put the giveaway on my facebook 🙂 Just wanted you to know Nicki 🙂
My primary goal this year is to learn how to stop trying to figure out all the answers, fix everything myself, and instead realize that God already has it planned and I need to learn to be patient and rely on his timing and not my own! I’m facing major challenges in my life ( work, family and more), and I am trying to see this as an opportunity to let God do the directing.
I’ve been following GIG for a year or two, and I am amazed when nearly every day the devotion is written just for ME! Thanks GIG!
I love GIG!! Their daily devotion is one of the first I read each day. My goal for 2012 is to become a better reflection of Christ as I learn to let go of my fears and be more obedient to the Holy Spirit’s whispers.
I have been a GIG member for a long time and love the daily devotionals!!! My goal for the New Year is to read my bible as often as I can (I know I must make a realistic goal that IS attainable). I work full time and attend a community college part time. I want to become the woman that God created me to be and pray-fully take as many other ladies along the way with me!
I have been a dedicated follower of GIG devotionals for several years. I often share one in the God of Hope womens’ prison ministry that I volunteer for.
My goal for 2012 is to hide His word in my heart and to share and motivate others to open His word so that we may know Him and make Him known!
I love the GIG stuff. I am reading broken into beautiful at the moment. It is so encouraging and i am grateful to Gwen for sharing the way she does. My aim for this year is to take more time to be quiet and develop my relationship with God. Family life can be a trial and I fully trust God but need to constantly remind myself of this!
One of my goals for 2012 is to give back to the community more. I currently mentor in the elementary school over my lunch hour, however I want to become more active in my church. I signed up to volunteer on MLK day this year… baby steps…
We can never have a close enough walk with the Lord. The world keeps creepin’ in, no matter how hard we try to keep it out. I want a closer walk with the Lord.
I love GIG. one of my goals this year is to be more determand in my walk with HIM.
goal is to be more consistent and to be bold, in my business and relationship with the Lord
My goal this year is to read through the entire Bible with deeper understanding and more intentionally…not just checking off the little box by that day’s reading! I’m anticipating an encounter with my Savior each day as I read His revealed Word to me!
My goal for this year is to turn over my grief to the Lord. I lost my 30 year old sister on December 15th. She was my closest friend and my only sibling. I am struggling to come to terms with this loss and am determined to let the Lord guide me through this.
My main goal for this year is to stop procrastinating on every single thing I’d like to do!! Firstly, exercising to get some excess weight off and get healthier. Secondly, to finally get a first draft of a novel written.
Thank you for the opportunity! I would love to read this book and hope to win a copy.
My big goal for this year is to be more consistent in my daily time with God. Thanks for the review. The book sounds great. GiG is a great ministry!
Oooops, I forgot to tell you my goal… My youngest son who is in the Marine Corp is getting married this year, and so I hope to lose weight, and feel great for the upcoming wedding. It is a goal I’ve been striving to achieve to feel better and be more active.
I totally surrendered to God after reading Lysa TerQuerst’s book about What Happens When Women Say Yes to God. There is so much more to the walk & God just pulls you into a different season with Him entirely. My goal is to continue praying yes even before I know what He has in store for me & to be in HOT pursuit of Him this year.
This book looks awesome! Goal: to be more joyful, and to say something positive on Facebook each day!!
Thank you for offering this book as a giveaway Gwen! My current situation requires full trust in the Lord like I’ve never known before. This year my goal is to hand over and not fret over or try to control the outcome of the future all the while giving praise to our Mighty King.
This devotional looks wonderful!
One of my goals for 2012 is to focus more on claiming the peace that Jesus offers every day instead of the worries and fears the world offers.
My main goal for 2012vid to look at my life with new eyes! ANEW!!!
I’m trying to clean up clutter in my life, my thoughts, and my “stuff” which I have a lot of! I absolutely love following your blog. Thank you!
My goal for this year is to develop a new sense of trust. I have struggled with trust issues in a lot of my relationships with people over the past five years, and I’m also struggling with trusting God when things seem like they’re not changing.
I love the GIG blog and ministry. It’s a very inspirational part of my daily devotionals.
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