Book Review: Fruit of the Spirit Devotional Journals
Today, I’m reviewing the Fruit of the Spirit Devotional Journals box set published by Crossway.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this journal set from the publisher. All views expressed are my own. This post includes Amazon affiliate links.
My Review
One of the most misused Bible quotations I’ve heard in recent years is Jesus’ statement: “Judge not.” I find it especially frustrating when it’s in reference to someone’s lifestyle or obvious bad choices. “We’re not s’posed ta judge!”
You know what else Jesus said in that very same chapter?
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.” –Matthew 7:15-20
What “fruits” will we recognize? The Fruit of the Spirit, of course!
- love
- joy
- peace
- patience
- kindness
- goodness
- faithfulness
- gentleness
- self-control
Naturally, we all enjoy being around people who display those sweet attributes, but it’s often harder to live by them ourselves in the real-life challenges we face every day.
I want to be more loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled. It’s definitely a work in progress over here, so I was excited to have the opportunity to review the Fruit of the Spirit Devotional Journals box set from Crossway.
The set includes nine beautiful booklets with distinctive covers, one for each “fruit,” tucked into a lovely hinged box with a magnetic flap closure. It would make a very special gift for a friend who enjoys journaling and Bible study.
Scriptures are from the ESV, and each booklet includes thoughtful questions and plenty of lined space for journaling your answers and your own thoughts. I am looking forward to going through them fruit by fruit. Maybe I’ll do one fruit a month.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. –Galatians 5:22-23
From the Publisher
Beautiful Devotional Journals Help Women Meditate on the Fruit of the Spirit
We all want to live a fruitful life, but achieving it on our own is difficult and at times downright impossible. Fortunately, as believers, we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit who cultivates a spiritual harvest within us and guides us toward a godly life.
The ESV Devotional Journal, Fruit of the Spirit: Box Set is a collection of 9 devotional journals, each focusing on one of the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Twelve applicable Bible passages, thoughtful journaling prompts, 10-point type, and space for notes allow readers to reflect on what God has spoken through his Word and continues to speak through the Spirit. Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Lulie Wallace, this set makes a great gift for women, helping them meditate on and trust in God’s perfect guidance.
- Explores Each Fruit of the Spirit: Each devotional covers a different fruit of the Spirit for cultivating a fruitful life
- Beautiful Artwork: Lulie Wallace provides individualized cover art for each devotional journal
- Contributions from Kristen Wetherell: Wife, mother, speaker, and author of Help for the Hungry Soul and Hope When It Hurts
- Highly Giftable: Beautiful artwork and thoughtful journaling prompts make this a perfect gift for mothers, daughters, wives, and friends
