Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise
Coloring Journal is
part of the Living Expressions Collection by Tyndale Publishers. The
introduction invites you to “connect with God in a fresh, new way”
through creative expression (drawing, coloring, journaling, etc.)
that supplements prayer and meditation on Scripture.
The
journal's cover is eye-catching and the inside pages are tastefully
illustrated. Each entry is two pages long and most coordinate a
prayer, a Scripture, illustrations to color, and a lined space for
writing thoughts and prayers. The lined space is limited and easily
filled up, but there is usually blank space that can be used for
overflow. Lest the journal be too uniform, the topics vary and
sometimes there is simply blank space instead of lined space or a
Scripture thought with no pre-written prayer. While coloring and
journaling comprise most of the encouraged artistic activities, some
suggest making a collage or drawing.
A
few other things I liked about this journal:
It's
challenging: The prayers often express thankfulness and then ask God
for personal growth (which we all know can be difficult).
It's
flexible: On days that you have plenty of time, there are pages with
space for a lot of intricate coloring. For busy days, there are some
that don't require coloring or very little coloring. The pages and
thoughts don't compile, so you can skip around as needed.
Gratitude: A Prayer and Praise
Coloring Journal would
make a lovely gift for a woman of any age.
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