Book Review: "You Can Count On God: 100 Devotions For Kids" by Max Lucado

I’m always on the lookout for great new resources to use with my kids, to deepen their understanding of God’s Word and His truth, to bring them closer to Jesus, and to start up theological conversations. When the opportunity arose to review Max Lucado’s new devotional, “You Can Count On God: 100 Devotions For Kids”, I was really excited to get my hand on this resource.

Here is its official description:

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, these 100 devotions will help kids worry less, bravely try new things, and draw closer to God as they learn to trust His faithfulness.

Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults, You Can Count on God teaches children that they can count on God because He will never leave them, and will love them unconditionally. Each of the 100 entries

includes a comforting Bible verse and a short devotion that show an example of God’s faithfulness

presents the message that God is trustworthy in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understand

reassures kids that God can help them with their challenges, sorrows, and questions

offers a takeaway section with a key point, reflection question, or prayer to guide kids in understanding and applying the biblical truth

is perfect for families to read together or for older readers to enjoy alone

Give your child the gift of knowing that they can count on God, no matter what. This kids devotional is perfect for

families who want their children to feel secure in their faith

a present to commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmation

an Easter basket gift

With a ribbon bookmark, presentation page, attractive textured hardcover, and bold color interiors, this hope-giving devotional for kids is the perfect gift for any child needing courage for a new challenge, peace from anxieties about the future, or relief from disappointment, insecurity, and overwhelm. You Can Count on God will guide children into a deeper relationship with God as they learn about His faithfulness in the past and build confidence that they can always trust Him to help them.

Our kids have been through a lot the past two years especially, with a pandemic and all the accompanying life changes, loss of loved ones, their Daddy’s 7 month deployment overseas, and more, so I was so thankful for the opportunity to go through a devotional with them that speaks especially and specifically to the hard seasons of life, doubts and fears, challenges, questions, and sorrows and, all along the way, points them to the trustworthiness of God. That is a gift that will accompany them and serve them well through all of life.

I really appreciated how beautifully this book was put together, the fact that the devotionals were short in order to make the most of a child’s attention span and then spark further conversation, and I found that the ending of each devotional was helpful, too. Each one ended with either a prayer prompt, an action step, or a truth to remember, which I thought was very practical and an enjoyable way to wrap up that day’s reading.

If you are looking for a devotional book for your kiddos to enjoy, especially if they are going through a hard time, I highly recommend this new devotional by Max Lucado!

*I received a complimentary copy of this devotional in exchange for my honest review!