this devotional is inspiring and encouraging. decluttering is a huge trend and it is so nice to not only read about decluttering our physical spaces, but also learning to declutter our lives and minds with things that don't matter and fill our hearts, minds, and lives with things that do

The Declutter Devotional - Biblical Inspiration for Making Room for What Matters by Carey Scott is the ideal way to begin your day. It is so easy to let the world clutter our hearts with the wrong things. In this devotional , readers are guided to focus on themes such as simplifying their lives, prioritizing their spiritual growth, and finding peace amidst chaos. Each day provides a scriptural reflection that encourages letting go of material distractions and embracing what truly matters. Through this journey, individuals learn to cultivate a deeper relationship with God and align their daily actions with their faith.

In the book, you will find daily devotionals like the one below.

Letting Peace Prevail - "If you let it, today's verse will help to settle your anxious heart. It will remind you that God is in control, without fail. It will bring a sense of calm into your chaotic day. But it requires you to grab hold of this beautiful truth and give your day to Him through prayer. As women, we regularly pile too much on our plate of responsibility. Our to-do list becomes a novel-length inventory of chores that no mere mortal can complete in a day. And we're guilty of filling our schedule to the brim in an effort to keep up. No wonder we battle anxiety and worry! We wake each morning already set up for failure. But know that God operates through order is a blessing for us! It means we start our day in prayer, asking Him to order our steps correctly. We let Him prioritize what matters most, even if some things don't make the day's list. We adopt His pace and cadence rather than rush around in a frenzy. And as we let God lead our waking hours, peace will prevail." Each devotional ends with a prayer. This devotional comes from I Corinthians 14:33 which says, "God is not a God of disorder but a God of peace."

Through prayer, individuals can express their worries and concerns to God, which reduces anxiety feelings. By entrusting their burdens to God above, they find reassurance and comfort, knowing they are not alone in their struggles. This daily time helps create a sense of calm and order in our lives, allowing us to navigate daily challenges with a peaceful heart.

There is no doubt that this devotional is worth your time.

The title is slightly misleading. This isn't a book about organization, rather about focusing on what's most important and letting the other things fall aside.

Each section was incredibly short which was easy to read but they didn't go as deep as I had anticipated or hoped. Overall, I would have appreciated more in depth study sprinkled into the encouraging devotions.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

The Declutter Devotional - Biblical Inspiration for Making Room for What Matters by Carey Scott is just what it states, uncluttering our lives. I think many may think that this is a book to help one clean out their home of so much stuff. That may happen as you read these simple devotionals that concern our minds, emotions and hearts in this life. As we clear our minds of anxiety and worry, trying to fill our time with too many activities and thinking that more is better than we have room to see that God is enough. He is the giver of peace, the One who helps us in our struggles and the One who helps give victory.

I liked how the focus was on pleasing Jesus instead of people, looking to Him. There is a scripture verse, a short devotional and a prayer for each day. I found that as I cleaned out my mind, it made it easier to put my environment in proper perspective, so I was in the mindset to unclutter it too. Not your average declutter your home or simplify your environment book. Much more about uncluttering your heart which is where I needed to start.

Unfortunately, I didn’t find this to be as rich with inspiration as other devotions I have read. This might be good for a less “mature” Christian, but I wasn’t personally blown away by it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Books for providing me with this ARC.

This devotional is a quick, easy read in the morning to help frame your perspective for the rest of the day. I enjoyed the overall message of decluttering our homes and the importance of decluttering our minds and hearts from things of this world and to keep Christ at the center of our lives. This devotional was fairly surface level, but there are good reminders and encouragements within. I also believe this would have been better if it was just a 30 day devotional as it did feel a bit repetitive.
Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the advanced copy.

The Declutter Devotional by Carey Scott is a kind and gentle reminder to make space in your life for the things that really matter by removing the things that really do not. The author sweetly and kindly points the reader to Jesus and his peace, calm, and order for our lives. This book will be a helpful reminder for all of us who struggle trying to fit it all into our schedules and feel like we are failing, to slow down and declutter our priorities so that we can find lasting peace. I give this book 5 stars. I received a free complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley.

I expected a little more, to be honest. It's a good devotional book, but it felt a bit shallow in the bigger picture. I was hoping for more depth in the reflections, and sometimes the prayers were too short. Overall, it's a good book. Maybe the problem was my expectations, not the book itself. I still think this book can help people. Maybe it just wasn't for me.

I am a Christian and I enjoy reading scripture. However I was expecting more declutterring help and specific daily tasks to declutter my home as apodes to scriptures about how we should declutter and how our possessions don’t go with us when we die and shouldn’t chain us to this earth type concept. All things I know and agree with which is why I wanted to read this book hoping it would actually give me step by step what to let go of. However , it wasn’t as helpful as I’d hoped. One thing I did take away is that I can include faith and prayer into my declutterring journey and ask God to help me let go of things and stay focused on the task ahead.

More than just a guide to tidying up, *The Declutter Devotional* offers a powerful spiritual perspective on the clutter in our lives—both physical and emotional. Through inspiring devotions and biblical truth, this book reveals how clutter distracts us from God’s love, stifles our spiritual growth, and weighs us down with unnecessary burdens.

Each devotion provides practical and faith-filled insights on clearing out not just messy countertops, but also cluttered thoughts and overwhelmed hearts. Thought-provoking and uplifting, this book is perfect for anyone seeking peace, purpose, and a deeper connection with God. A must-read for those ready to create space for what truly matters!

I got an advance copy from netgalley. thanks! I love a daily devotional. This one seems a little niche, but I still have enjoyed a reminder every day of what's important, and a short glimpse into the importance of today.

I read 15% of this book - I was hoping to see real help at decluttering, but this was just a collection of Bible verses letting you know that it was bad to do. These would be followed by cliches that everyone has heard before. I felt that it did more to make people feel guilty about having a cluttered life than actually helping to fix it. People who choose to pick this up will probably already know it is bad.

I really like this declutter book and it was easy to read and follow. It wasn’t judging.


Thank you to the author and the publisher for a copy of this book for me to read and review.

This is a nice, scripture-based devotional. Each entry is thoughtful reflection on a passage of scripture. This is definitely a "why do" not a "how to" book. The author does not give tips, tricks, or instructions for decluttering, cleaning, or organizing. Rather each entry helps the reader cultivate a mindset, prioritizing what is truly important. This book would be a supportive, bible-based companion for anyone on a decluttering journey. It would work well as part of a morning prayer practice and alongside the "how to" books.

Overall, The Declutter Devotional by Carey Scott was a pretty good devotional but the name and description is a bit misleading. Although the author does touch a few times on decluttering our homes so we aren’t fixated on material things, the majority is focused on topics such as “decluttering unrealistic expectations.” The Bible version references were a bit odd to me as I am used to KJV, NKJV, ESV, etc. I was not familiar with the majority of the versions used to quote each devotional. In addition to a short daily devotional, there was a related Bible verse and prayer included.
I thought the author wrote some interesting devotionals that touched on a number of subjects centered around making God the center and focus of your life.
Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC of this book.

The Declutter Devotional
by Carey Scott
Pub Date: March 1, 2025
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The truth about clutter:
Cluttered thoughts can distract us from focusing on the truth of God’s love.
Cluttered feelings can stifle our spiritual growth.
Cluttered spiritual lives can weigh us down, preventing us from living in the joy of Jesus.
Cluttered countertops can prevent us from accumulating the real and lasting treasure mentioned in God’s Word.

And if we're being honest, we all have clutter in our lives—in one form or another—whether it’s physical, spiritual, or mental.
iRemember, this is a devotional and not a guide on decluttering. I feel this book has a purpose in bringing thoughtfulness to your day, your struggle with clutter and most of all your relationship with God.

I especially loved the prayers…

I liked this book. It had some good tips on decluttering and how to let go mentally. I like the mindset tips they gave and how it was infomative

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

I really liked this book! It was very well formatted and easy to read. I really liked the daily messages in this book!

This book contains short devotionals for each day. This book contains scripture to go along with each devotional. This book was okay but not the best devotional I’ve read.

This devotional focuses on Christian living. Each devotional includes a few verses, about two paragraphs about the passage and its application, and a short prayer. The “declutter” title involves decluttering worries, self-reliance, and perfectionism, for example. I found the book quite repetitive and surface-level. The author did not offer anecdotes, which I do not mind, but I felt that it made the consistent use of “friend” to address the reader seem forced. I also realized I prefer numbers or days denoting progress at the top of devotionals; this book will require a bookmark. While this was not for me, I hope it falls into the hands of women who need to hear about God’s daily provision and grace.

Thank you NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.