“Before You Meet Your Future Husband” is a wonderful 30-day devotional tailored for single women seeking spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God. Rather than dwelling on the practical steps to prepare for marriage, this devotion delves into the current condition of the reader’s heart, mind, and soul, equipping them with valuable tools suitable for any season of life.

I thoroughly enjoyed “Before You Meet Your Future Husband.” Tricia Goyer and Robin Jones Gunn’s personal testimonies breathed life into the daily readings. At the same time, the reflection section gave me the space to apply the scriptures and topics to my own life. The authors’ genuine love for God and zeal for inspiring women in their faith before they meet their future spouses shone through each page, making it an enjoyable read. Whether you’re a teenager, a young adult, or an older adult, “Before You Meet Your Future Husband” offers meaningful insights for everyone looking to shift their focus back to Jesus, our first love.

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THis is a nice devotional that asks the reader to value themselves before adding a partner to their relationship with God. I see this as a read for older teens and young adults.

I thought this was a decent self-help book. Maybe not all of the views expressed in this book lined up with my own personal views, but I thought there was some good advice sprinkled throughout the book.

One thing that I appreciated about this book is that it stresses the importance of figuring out who you are as an individual, and finding the path that is best for you. Both authors point out that marriage may not be in store for everyone that reads this book, no matter how much they may crave finding Mr. Right. Advice on self-improvement in order to become the best version of yourself before pairing with a partner was also a theme of the book and something I think is good advice for everyone.

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As someone who has been marred 40 years with 7 granddaughters, I decided to read this in order to help guide them. This book is full of life lessons to prepare your heart for finding your right husband. The love Tricia and Robin share from their own experiences shine through. They use three stages for seeking guidance...Heart, Head, Hands...which lead you to better understanding in choosing the right husband. I love that there are pages for journal writings and the prayers are an added touch. A book for women of all ages who have a hearts desire to find their future husband. I highly recommend it....

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This is a book ideal for young adult and teens and the perfect start to praying and preparing for your future husband. It's a realistic take on dating and marriage . The book is divided into three - your heart, your head and your hands. Well written , relatable and life-changing

This is a great 30-day devotional for young women. With some principles from Boundaries, this one helps establish you as a whole, confident, healthy individual, so that you don't develop unhealthy patterns of relating. I really appreciate this one! 10 Days on the Heart (your relationship with God), 10 days on the Head (healthy thought patterns), and then 10 days on the Hands (Wise actions so you're not sitting around waiting for God to drop Mr right in your lap).

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was extremely insightful and full of hope. I loved the questions and prayers after each daily read. It was short and sweet.

I think I've read every book of Christy and Co. that Robin Jones Gunn has written. I've read her book with Alyssa Bethke and I've read a few things by Tricia Goyer as well. So to see these two women team up on such a meaningful topic, I was excited to see what this was all about.

What I Liked
- This book actually doesn't talk a ton about marriage or guys. The focus is much more on you and who you are becoming as a person. I liked that because it follows what I see in the Bible. I think God cares more about molding us as a person for all of our relationships, which include marriage.
- Robin and Tricia acknowledge that the things they talk about are beneficial even if one doesn't get married and they recognize that not everyone does or will. I think that is lost in so many Christian books these days.
- Every day starts with Scripture and ends with a prayer. Unfortuantely, that is not something I see in many devotional books and I really appreciated that they included those elements.
- Each day has a space to reflect on a question or two that comes from the day's content. I think it's good to digest what you read and figure out what it looks like in your own life.

What I Didn't Like
There really was only one thing that I didn't like with this book. It's kind of hard to put into words but here we go.

I feel like this book was written to teens but the style comes across like it's for middle schoolers. I would not give this to a middle schooler because of some of Tricia's testimony but would a teen like reading this when it's so simple. Is simple bad? No, of course not, but I just imagine that teens want something that is written more to their level.


I also wanted to note that the days are very short. I get that teens are busy and probably need short, and short is not necessarily bad, but I felt like a lot of the topics were cut short and would have been more impactful had they been longer.

Would I give or recommend this to a teen? Yes. I think there is a lot of good things in it and that it would be very helpful to many girls. I also think there are probably better devotionals out there for the teens in your life.

This is a devotional that you don’t want to miss! As I read Christian Fiction, I also try to go through a new Christian daily devotional as well. Some of my close friends have teen girls and single college age girls, so the topics outlined here are spot on. This devotional is the perfect choice to help these daughters gain spiritual growth and grasp a better perspective of what life should be as they set their sights on what God has for them in marriage.

This is a 30 day devotional divided into three sections: the heart, head and hands. Each day includes a question to contemplate, a place for notes and a prayer to point readers toward God’s viewpoint as compared to ours in what we want our husband to be, while also leaving room for being content in singleness.

Some of the topics:
Heart-
-opening your heart
-healing from a broken heart
-forgiving from the heart
-intimacy starts with God
-guarding your heart

Head-
-trusting God with your future
-getting rid of thinking errors
-renewing your mind
-being content
-forgiving yourself

Hands-
-the work of your hands
-holding hands
-growing toward maturity
-giving hands
-being guided by integrity
-God’s invisible hand

At the end, four sections of discussion questions can be used to facilitate a small group or for use in one-on-one mentoring. I believe this book would have a great impact on our daughters who will soon contemplate marriage and make one of the biggest decisions of their lives.

I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.

About this book:

“Bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn teams up with author and teen advocate Tricia Goyer on a devotional for young single women to help them establish God-honoring thinking and beliefs that will lay a firm foundation for their future marriage.
Movies, television, and novels feature glamorous portrayals of dating and marriage, giving us unrealistic expectations of what true love looks like. A beautiful counterpoint to those dreamy fantasies, Before You Meet Your Future Husband focuses on three areas you, as a young woman, need to address in preparing for
• your heart —nurturing a place where healthy love can grow
• your head —realigning your thoughts with biblical truth
• your hands —learning to make the most of your God-given potential
This uplifting, interactive devotional helps you approach dating from a place of peace and strength, whether you’re in a relationship now or simply hope to be married one day. With a focus on your own transformation, Before You Meet Your Future Husband offers biblical guidance, real-life stories, thought-provoking questions, and intentional prayers to help you prepare now for the future God has in store for you.
Discover the freedom and contentment that come from preparing for a God-honoring, life-giving relationship.”


Series: Connected to the book “Praying for Your Future Husband” by the same authors.


Spiritual Content- All about, many talks about, & many mentions of God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Him loving us, being our Bridegroom, having plans for us, His love for us, & trusting Him; 'H's are capital when referring to God; Each of the 30 days start with a Scripture and ends with a prayer; Many, many Scriptures are quoted & listed (a variety of versions are used, NIV, ESV, MSG, TLB, HCSB, etc.); Prayers; Mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of prayers, praying, & blessings; Mentions of churches, church going, youth groups, camps, worshiping, & ministers/pastors; Mentions of missionaries & mission work; Mentions of Christians; A mention of the book “Experiencing God” by Henry Blackaby and Claude King;
*Note: A mention of some TV stars and musical artists being called idols.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘screwed up’; Mentions of lies; A few mentions of a derailed train & deaths; A few mentions of bullies & being bullied; A few mentions of cussing & “mild cussing”; A couple mentions of gossip; A mention of beer;
*Note: Quotes from Jane Austen, Corrie Ten Boom, Willa Cather, Christina Rossetti, John O’Donohue, Lewis B. Smedes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, & Robert Louis Stevenson; A couple mentions of Barbies; A mention of an abusive and manipulative relationship; A mention of a Hallmark movie; A mention of a singer (Todd Tilghman).


Sexual Content- Both authors share their story of wanting to be loved and cherished by a guy as teenagers and wanting a guy to fill their heart (which lead to a lot of brokenness); Many, many mentions of dating, dates, boyfriends, & break-ups; Mentions of some girls watching movies that has sexual content (one of the authors explained to a group of girls that those scenes were demeaning to the woman and didn’t “model the kind of love and sexual expression God has designed for a man and a woman” (one of the girls excuses it as a little bit of the dirty stuff sprinkled in with the good stuff won’t hurt them as it’s the real world. The author disagrees with that statement and gives an analogy); A few mentions of songs and movies showing “love” through physical intimacy and two people sleeping together (the authors explain the word as allowing someone to know the deepest parts of you (on a personal level, not just physically) and say to be able to prepare yourself for intimacy with your future husband, open your heart to intimacy with Jesus); A few mentions of wondering about being kissed & holding hands; A few mentions of crushes & flirting; A couple mentions of calling to God to help you if you find yourself being caught up in a rush of emotions and possible physical intimacy; A couple mentions of intimacy in marriage; A mention of wanting to kiss someone; A mention of the author Tricia Goyer finding herself pregnant by a guy that didn’t want to be a part of her life; A mention of a fiancé being with his ex-girlfriend the night before breaking up with his actual fiancée; A mention of being obsessed with boys;
*Note: One of the authors (Tricia Goyer) shares her story of longing for a boyfriend to love her & giving her “whole self away in [her] search for “love”” which lead to pregnancies—one that she chose to have an abortion and one that she decided to have the baby (the fathers did not stay in the picture); A few mentions of hormones.

{Non-Fiction}
224 pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Five Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars

I’ll be honest, it’s hard to review non-fiction books--especially when they’re about someone’s actual life--in this content review format…which is a main reason why I don’t read or review many non-fiction books.

But I wanted to try this one, mainly because I’ve enjoyed another non-fiction book by Robin Jones Gunn and gained from it. With Tricia Goyer joining the writing team for this book, I had pretty high hopes! And overall, I liked it.

Even though this book is all about preparing yourself for your future husband, I really appreciate that one of the authors mentioned a couple times about marriage possibly not being on God’s list for you, even saying “You are loved and worthy, and God has good plans for your life. Those plans may include finding your future husband, or He may lead you on another path”. That last part is something I think is often skipped over as a possibility for Christian young women, and I appreciate seeing that mentioned—especially in a book like this one.

It was a lot of the authors telling us, the readers, about their past experiences, different young women they know, and how God worked through whatever was going on. Personally, I would have preferred a little less stories and more Biblical references, but that’s just my preference, though, I did enjoy a lot of this book. It was good and I think many teen girls could start reading this one, depending on the girl and her thoughts on boys and marriage.

I really appreciate that the main message of this book wasn’t “how to get a good husband”, but that Jesus should be the most important relationship in your life.




*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Multnomah) for this honest review.

I've read many books by Robin Jones Gunn, and her Christy Miller series were a favorite of mine as a teenager.

Now, as a mom of four young women, (can't say teens, because my oldest daughter is no longer a teen) none of whom are dating or married yet, this book seemed like such a good book to have in our home.

I've been reading through it myself, and then want to sit down with the girls and read through it together.

Because there are two authors, and they both have very different perspectives, this book has a lot of good advice for young women. I appreciate very much having this type of resource available to help guide my own daughters as they look ahead to their futures.

I appreciate the fact that the overall emphasis is that we need to rest in God, and acknowledge His love for us, and let that be enough. Not everyone will get married, and that's ok. It is better to work at preparing ourselves to be the right person than desperately looking for a person to be the right one for me.

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A good book for teenage girls. If you're a teenager or a mum of teenagers who are looking for a devotion, then this might be for you. A simple encouragement for girls who are looking forward to marriage and wondering what they can do now to prepare them for the future. Each day has a short reading, a question to consider and a prayer. I'd recommend it for ages 15-20.

The authors of Praying for Your Future Husband return with a new companion book dealing with longing for a husband.
This devotional book is broken up into three sections (Heart, Head, and Hands) and contains 30 days' worth of helpful and practical reminders for the single woman who desires to be married, yet also wants to live according to God's Word. Both authors have their own unique perspective and life story, and they share their experiences and insights individually, yet they are in agreement with each other and key biblical truths. Scripture verses and a prayer are provided for each day, as well as a space to write out thoughts and answer questions. There are also a few personal messages from the authors placed throughout the book and in between each section.

This book was an encouraging, thought provoking, and very useful resource for me personally. I recommend this book for any single woman of any age as well as mothers and ladies in full time ministry. This devotional is a practical tool that encourages you think about where your priorities are, what motivates you in relationships, what you allow into your heart and mind, and whether or not you are truly surrendered to God's will for your life. I know I thought about these topics constantly while reading and ever since. The only thing I wish was done differently - I wanted a section specifically addressed to single women older than teenage or college years. I believe that the authors tried to include everyone, but it felt like the book was geared mostly toward very young women. I strongly recommend this book and I believe it's a great resource that can help change lives for the better.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book for the publisher through NetGalley. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Great for younger girls. Its like a 30 day devotional. Perfect and simple text for teen girls crushing over guys

A lovely 30 day devotional from authors Tricia Goyer and Robin Jones Gunn, filled with encouragement and sound wisdom for young women.

Heartfelt and encouraging this was a well written devotional, with sound advice and beautiful prayers, with space for reflection. Each chapter was concise but with room to ponder as well. I think that this book could be enjoyed by all ages, but was definitely more skewed towards teens and young women in their early twenties. As someone who is older, still single, and has seen most of my friends married with a handful of children, there were somethings that were really great and encouraging, and other things that were well intentioned, but just not quite one size fits all.

Overall, a wonderful heartfelt read for young women, I liked that the authors shared personal stories from their own lives and how they met their husbands. A faith-filled read that is encouraging, but also inclusive to people who have had different past experiences.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Before You Meet Your Future Husband is a helpful and insightful book for young women who are seeking to prepare themselves for a healthy and meaningful relationship. Written by Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer, this book offers practical guidance and advice for navigating the complexities of dating and relationships.

One of the strengths of this book is its focus on personal growth and development. Rather than simply offering tips for finding the perfect partner, the authors encourage readers to focus on becoming the best version of themselves. This includes developing healthy habits, building strong friendships, and cultivating a deep relationship with God.

Throughout the book, the authors share personal stories and anecdotes that help to illustrate their points and make the content more relatable. They also offer practical exercises and questions for reflection, which can help readers to apply the concepts to their own lives.

Overall, Before You Meet Your Future Husband is a valuable resource for young women who are seeking to build healthy relationships. Its focus on personal growth and development, combined with practical advice and relatable stories, makes it a helpful and engaging read. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for guidance and support as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.

I found this book to be a great encouragement, and while my daughter was not interested in reading it at the time, I have read it, and I’m using some of the passages, Scriptures and tips that I’ve discovered in it to prepare better conversations for the two of us regarding dating, courtship, and a future husband.

Something I never thought about until reading Before You Meet Your Future Husband was how to help a teen girl when a relationship isn’t going well or when her heart is broken.

Robin shared about her broken engagement and it has been an encouragement to remind me of my own struggles of a relationship that was supposed to end in marriage resulting in a breakup. The stories in this book have reminded me of the faithfulness of God when it comes to romantic relationships that have produced fruitful conversations between myself and my teenage daughter.

I love the way the book is structured and I think it’s an easy read. I would encourage moms of younger children to start reading this with their daughter before they are if dating age when we “know more.”

This is an interactive devotional that is to be followed over the course of 30 day days; with each day concentrating on different aspects of the three main focuses of the text (i.e. your heart, your head, and your hands). It is an easy to follow guide catered to young girls and women looking for insight about dating/marriage in the context of religion. The thirty questions and prayers following each section allow readers to engage with the material, apply its learning and ponder the meanings of each lesson as they apply to their own lives. It is a helpful resource for women hoping to seek guidance as they navigate the intricacies of dating and marriage.

Firstly, I haven't read the predecessor "Praying for Your Future Husband" so I'm sure I'm missing part of the background of this book. However even as a short devotional, I found it both helpful and easy to digest. I noticed how inclusive the book was, that people have different past experiences going into dating/marriage, and I felt like it didn't push that marriage is the only option for women but is a good thing. Because I was reading on my Kindle, I didn't have the option to interact with the workbook pages but the questions seemed thoughtful and fruitful. As it is a devotional format, it is rather short and simple but overall felt like a good and helpful resource for especially young women.

I grabbed this book to read and see if it is something I would want to give a certain family member that is in her mid 20s and still not married. She is mostly content, but occasionally breaks down wondering why she hasn't found a love of her life... is it her? Anyhow, the book is wonderful. I enjoyed seeing both women's experiences, insights and encouragement. I would definitely gift this book to my loved one... and future young women who wonder about their own futures.