Jesus, Open the Eyes of My Heart
by Marsha Gauthier
WestBow Press


"As your journey begins, it is essential to remember two profound concepts: God is love, and He created us out of love."

This devotional book begins with a short feature on the author's beginnings and feeling lost, then focuses on the devotional aspect, ending with the author's reflection on how far she has come in her relationship with God and Jesus. The body of the book examines who we are in Christ by looking at Jesus' birth, the Holy Family, and his disciples. It focuses on redemption, forgiveness, hope, love, mercy, and the power of faith.

Faith is "what awakens the soul to its divine calling," and it is a common theme throughout the writing, as it restores us through love and helps us in our temptations. The devotions help to examine the power of prayer for strengthening such faith. Other topics include silence, trust, belief, sacrifice, grace, a holy moment, and God's judgment. A look at grief reveals that time is not the healer, but God is, and that we can focus on the spiritual abundance that abounds, using his grace for healing through love and wisdom.

This book is written to praise God and his son and follows traditional Christian beliefs. The writing is heartfelt, expressing devotion to and love for the Trinity, and demonstrates insight into biblical concepts, connecting scripture to the devotions and poetry. It is uplifting and heartfelt, demonstrating the author's love of Christianity and how it has helped her in her life. Well-written, the work praises God through the written word. The scriptural stance is literal rather than metaphysical. Many will find the book to be valuable for their library of Christian readings.

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