Awaken My Heart
52 Weeks of Giving Thanks and Loving Abundantly: A Yearly Devotional for Women
by Emily Wilson Hussem
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Pub Date Nov 06 2020 | Archive Date Dec 01 2020
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Description
Do you feel as if you are running on empty? Have you fallen asleep to the glory of God and his love being revealed to you each day?
Bestselling and award-winning author and popular YouTuber Emily Wilson Hussem has been there too. She invites you on a year-long transformational journey of practicing gratitude, becoming more closely aware of God’s presence in your every day and serving others in his name. These fifty-two reflections will help you cultivate a deeper prayer life, find freedom from the frenzy of tasks and the noise of the culture, and discover the lasting joy that can only blossom in a heart awakened to the beauty of God’s quiet, loving presence.
Awaken My Heart is an invitation to become aware of the presence of God in your life. Emily Wilson Hussem provides a roadmap for replacing busyness and distraction with intentional moments of noticing God’s abiding love and practicing gratitude for his many gifts—big and little blessings such as a visit from a friend, a call from your sister, the laughter of your children, a setting sun, or crumbs on the floor. These fleeting moments and everyday happenings can seem insignificant, but when you behold them with intention and thank God for making them possible, you’ll find yourself in regular conversation with Jesus, the lifeblood of your deep connection with God.
This fifty-two-week devotional blends spiritual insights, authentic vulnerability, and wise guidance for women of every age who want to have a heart fully awakened to God’s presence and the beautiful bouquet of blessings he’s put in your life. The reflection for each week includes a specific focus for the upcoming seven days. With stories, challenges, and insights into scripture, each reflection is designed to draw you deeper into awareness of Christ’s love and the love he is calling you to share with the world. Wilson Hussem also offers practical ways to choose to love—visiting the elderly, calling your mom, or pausing to pray for a special intention—that are simple enough for even the busiest lifestyle.
How and when you use the devotional is completely flexible: You can start on any day of the week and return to it as often as you need to. Each week’s focus is designed to draw you deeper into the heart of God by learning to love Jesus, others, and yourself more fully.
A Note From the Publisher
The author of the bestselling and award-winning Go Bravely and I Choose the Sky, she earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Arizona State University.
Advance Praise
“In Awaken My Heart, Emily Wilson Hussem touches upon our desperation to be seen, heard, and loved. She answers back with the only answer that could satisfy such a desire: God alone. In a world full of negativity, this book will remind you that life is beautiful, joy awaits, and God will never leave you. Every human being needs this book.”
Leah Darrow
Catholic speaker, podcaster, and author of The Other Side of Beauty
“I want every woman to read this book. No matter your age and or season of life, Emily Wilson Hussem’s voice is full of encouragement, compassion, wisdom, and truth. She speaks right to you. Her personal stories bring Scripture and faith in Jesus to life.”
Beth Davis
Director of Ministry Advancement
Blessed Is She
“Through personal stories, tremendous practical insights, and countless tips for refocusing and putting our Lord at the center of our lives, Emily Wilson Hussem offers her hand as a sister in Christ and walks with us, leaving a profound and powerful impression on us all. What a gift!”
Sarah Swafford
Catholic speaker and author of Emotional Virtue
“Every young woman who reads this book will be reminded of the glory of who they are and whose they are.”
Jackie Francois Angel
Speaker, songwriter, and author of Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry
“Reading and reflecting through this devotional, I was drawn closer to God’s loving heart. I love how practical, deep, reflective, and thought-provoking this devotional is. Emily Wilson Hussem is a wonderful role model and through this book will awaken the hearts of women to the love of Christ.”
Fr. Rob Galea
Musician, singer-songwriter, and author of Breakthrough
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781646800216 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Lisa T, Reviewer
This is a lovely devotional. It not only includes a reading and reflection for each week, there's also a "soul exercise" and prayer for the week. Sometimes I've read and reflected on the same passage once a week, but at other times I've read a different passage daily. I highly recommend this book for anyone who finds herself caught up in the busy-ness of life and who would like to slow down and see blessings in her daily life.
Maria G, Reviewer
Awaken My Heart: 52 Weeks of Giving Thanks and Loving Abundantly: A Yearly Devotional for Women can be summed up in one word: exquisite.
Author Emily Wilson Hussem has crafted a book that exquisitely explores the love of God for His cherished daughters. Her weekly devotions are designed to aid women to flourish in the spiritual life.
Her reflection on peace will resonate with many:
"Peace doesn't depend on the messiness of your current moment; it's about finding yourself in the heart of God to say, no matter what is happening in my life today, God is my refuge. He is my rock. He makes all things work together for the good of those who love him (Rom 8:28)."
Hussem includes "Soul Exercises" which help to stretch our spiritual muscles so that we can grow stronger in the love of Christ. Each weekly devotion ends with "Your Heart's Prayer," which gives voice to the longings within the female heart.
Awaken My Heart is, by far, one of the best spiritual books I have read this year, and I plan to return to it again and again in my walk with Christ.
Stacie T, Reviewer
This is now my new favorite devotional. And I don't say that lightly. Devotionals are just not "my thing." I don't know if I lack the discipline, if I don't do well with short readings, or if I just get bored too easily, but devotionals usually sit on my nightstand and gather dust. Then, however, I decided to give Awaken My Heart a try, and I am so very thankful that I did! Emily Wilson Hussem has such a beautiful writing style, and sets up her devotional in a way that I haven't encountered before; there's a reading and a reflection for each week, a soul exercise and a prayer. I found myself loving that the book is broken down into weeks, as opposed to days. It gave me more time to really reflect on that week's reading, allowing me the opportunity to ponder and mull over what I'd read. What surprised me the most, however, was that week after week, I kept returning to my devotional! I absolutely love it, and highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
Reviewer 631651
Hussem's high view of scripture is encouraging and her prompts are relatable. She is clearly a gifted and articulate communicator of messages that rest one's focus on God and the glory He is innately owed. Her writing challenges the reader to go deep in their relationship with God.
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