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This was such a wonderful devotional full of prayers and God’s promises. I have read it multiple times.

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A prayer book is what we need to calm our anxious heart. I am very thankful for this prayer book for helping me cope up with my anxieties. I wrote down some prayers that I will personally use. Thank you so much for this.

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I've have suffered with anxiety for the last 20 years of my adult life. It can be crippling at times. This a great devotional/prayer book for anyone that struggles with anxiety.

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This a great devotional/prayer book in regards to anxiety for Christians. As someone who struggled with anxiety since childhood, it was very helpful. We must always trust God over our fears!

I recommend this for all the other anxious Christians!

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Short devotionals for those trying to cope with anxiety.

I personally did not find that the devotionals assisted me in my anxiety or provided me any type of feeling or context after reading them. I do feel that those who practice reading devotionals daily would appreciate this book.

I did not finish the book as i found it repetitive and chose not to continue reading past 20%. I also was not getting anything out of it, which seemed counterproductive to what the book is about.

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'Prayers to Calm Your Anxious Heart' by Julie Gillies is such a beautiful, self help book which was extremely calming and good for the soul. The prayers are beautiful, and it was very thought provoking.

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The title of this book really sums it up. With what is happening in the world right now, we could all use a little help dealing with anxiety and this book delivers just that! The prayers are each paired with examples and ways to help with anxiety in different situations. I also found it very easy to read while having my morning coffee to start the day. I highly recommend this book.

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Prayers to Calm Your Anxious Heart is very well written. Everyone is anxious occasionally and could benefit from this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

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This is a book everyone can benefit from. Everybody feels anxiety at some point in their life and this book will soothe your mind as you read it. It has a scripture, a reading and a prayer, it's the perfect length. Thank you Harvest House Publishers via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

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This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

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This is the perfect book for anyone who is spiritually-minded and feeling anxious about the pandemic and turmoil of 2020. Each devotion begins with a short piece of scripture, is followed by a relevant and inspiring message applicable to anyone's everyday life, and finishes with a suggested prayer that encompasses the scripture and message discussed. Space is given at the bottom of each entry so that the reader can write down their own thoughts and feelings. I like that there are no calendar dates assigned to these readings, so that you can read as many as you want on your own timeline, or can flip through the book and read a devotion that is relevant to how you may be feeling on any particular day.

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This book is for everyone. Who isn't having anxious thoughts right now? Maybe not today, but we all have. Great book to read and know Gods right here in those times.

Thanks to author,publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free,it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

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As someone with anxiety, I really appreciated this book. It helped me use my faith to calm down some of my anxieties, which I appreciated.

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This was a very timely book for me, and I found it very calming to read through several days' worth of thoughts & prayers at one time. It's so easy to let worries and anxieties overtake your thoughts and emotions, and every entry in this book is a gentle reminder that there's a better way to live your life. I like that each entry also comes with its own short prayer to confess, give thanks, and petition for God's help.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy.

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A book so apt for the current Covid times. Each chapter contains a short scripture, some advice/direction, a related prayer and a section for your notes. A welcome distraction to calm and soothe.

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This is a lovely collection of uplifting messages on the topic of choosing fear over faith and trusting GOD. Each segment begins with a biblical quote, followed by a "pep talk/positivity" message and then ends with a prayer.

It was beautifully written and soothing to read. I found my anxieties and concerns melting away as I connected with the material in these challenging times that we are currently living in.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this book and recommend it for anyone who wants to experience peace of mind.

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These words were just what I needed to hear right now! My anxiety is at an all-time high, and this helped soothe my heart and mind. Thank you!

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This book came to me at the perfect time. Obviously, the past few months have been anxiety-filled. And prior to March, I dealt with anxiety on and off. I've read a lot of self-help books and even seen a counselor. Yet this is the first thing that clicked with me. I loved the format: a Bible verse, followed by a narrative, followed by a prayer. The length was perfect. Enough for comfort and reflection without getting too caught up in dissection of a Bible verse or a prayer so long that by the end you've forgotten the beginning. I'm not a regular church-goer, but I am a spiritual person. This book made a difference in my life, and I will refer to it over and over again.

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This devotionals release can’t come soon enough. It is so needed, not just for those like me who deal with anxiety, but for so many during this pandemic and upheaval that is going on in our world around us. The Bible says a lot about how to be still and turn our worries over to God, and this book packs so many of those places in scripture in. The structure involves a scripture quote, brief discussion, and a specific prayer with a small place for what’s on your heart. I love that especially! Just enough room to jot some thoughts down. I love devotionals to guide my prayer life but also want to write down my intentions or specific prayers and this provides just enough pace to do so.

I’ve been reading this daily and have found it helpful and hope it speaks to many others.

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None of us are exempt from anxious moments and in those moments, words to express the root of anxiety can be hard to find. In Prayers to Calm Your Anxious Heart you have the beautiful expressions of Julie Gillies to prompt you and lead you in specific, Truth based and comforting prayers. Can be read topically, as there are one hundred devotions or meditations, or can be read in order during an anxious season to daily guide and calm your heart. Each entry has a subject line, a Scripture for reference, a devotion or thought-provoking meditation, then a beautifully penned prayer. Lastly, a Heart Notes section provides a section for you to record your own thoughts and responses. Recommended as a personal devotional or perhaps a gift for someone walking through an anxious season. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own and freely given.

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