Evening Prayers For Every Day of the Year by Christoph Friedrich Blumbardt

Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt lived from 1842-1919. He influenced many lay people and religious leaders during his time. We, in America, are not as acquainted with his name and his inspiring writings. Blumhardt is known for his short prayers which are full of detail and always offer words of thanks. It's great to know that The Lord hears short prayers as well as lengthy prayers. At the beginning of each prayer is a scripture. There are also black and white sketches before each month in the year. There is a lighted  room at the top of a house. Each black and white sketch gives an idea of the season. For example, for January there is snow. For April,  there is a light breeze blowing the curtains. In this sketch the moon seems to shine although there is not any color. In November, there are leaves falling. These tiny black and white sketches help to center the mind on God and His creation.

Also, in the beginning there is a fine biography about Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt. The Evening prayers I have read were very moving and seemed to fit the place where I am in my life at the moment. The Evening prayers are also meant to bring us back to our inner child, the innocence in each of us that can lie dormant. "If we want to become healthy and strong, we have to start from the beginning and become like children. This is where Blumhardt can be of great service to people everywhere." This devotional is definitely a keeper to add with other devotionals on your shelf.jesus.org.uk/christian-classics/christoph-friedrich-blumhardt Thank you to Plough Publishing House.

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