Take Heart

Where can you find God when you feel weak? In Take Heart, David Powlison delivers daily devotions to deepen and strengthen your faith.

The Lord is With You

Over the last 20 years of his life, Powlison experienced open heart surgery, five cancer surgeries, sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue. These devotions were curated with the background of weakness in mind. Published posthumously, this collection of selected writings, teachings, and messages help you see and believe that the Lord is with you.

Each devotional consists of only a few short paragraphs. Powlison doesn’t waste any words — he speaks directly to your heart. An opening passage helps to start each devotional entry, with many from the book of Psalms. Powlison is wise and warm, writing as someone who has been once before in the depths of darkness and despair.

Our Strong and Sovereign Savior

Trust is a major, standout theme. It is clear that Powlison saw God as a personal God, and this carries over in the way we find help for our faith in our day-to-day life. If you feel weak, in waiting or in want — there is mercy and grace to be found in every page of this devotional.

This tight, 400-page hardback book is a treasure. Powlison is a seasoned counselor, and surprisingly intimate with his writing. Reading this book as from a faithful father or a loving friend — his words will gently lead you to our strong and sovereign Savior.

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