On the days when life feels a little less than amazing, remember: you’ve got this. You do. Even when the dinner’s burnt or you missed an important event on the calendar or your hair has suddenly developed a mind of its own. Even when you feel invisible or misunderstood or unwanted. You’ve got this―because God’s got you. Straight from the heart of popular Thistlewood Farms blogger KariAnne Wood comes this beautiful, pocket-sized, 52-day Christian devotional. Full of warmth and encouragement, each reading holds: Short Scripture verses for even the busiest days - Personal stories to bring you joy and comfort - Prayers to remind us that God is always by our side The perfect uplifting gift for anyone who needs a little hope today, You’ve Got This (Because God’s Got You) will give you the inspiration you need to keep going―and to know you’re never alone. God loves us when we feel unlovable. He lifts us up and gives us a peace that passes all understanding. And in the midnight of every dark moment, he is there. Do you need a little hope today? No matter what you’re facing, God is always by your side. These 52 devotionals will help you shine with the strength and confidence that only God’s love can bring (and you’ll laugh a little along the way). Through Scriptures, stories, and prayers, you’ll see that he’s walking with you through all your tomorrows―and together, there’s nothing you can’t do. You’ve got this . . . because he’s got you! You've Got This! (because God's Got You) 52 Devotions to Uplift & Encourage By KariAnne Wood, Stephanie Rische Tyndale House Publishers Copyright © 2018 KariAnne Wood All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4964-3064-9 CHAPTER 1 Because Some Days Are Poodle-Haired This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. PSALM 118:24 YESTERDAY WAS JUST one of those days — a day when everything went wrong and nothing went right. I overcurled my hair so it closely resembled a poodle's and forgot to set the timer on the coffeemaker and ran into a sticky spiderweb and just missed the 90-percent-off sale in the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby. I awkwardly wasn't funny when I thought I was going to be, and on five different occasions I opened my mouth and inserted my foot. I was still frowning when I arrived to pick up my daughter Whitney from basketball practice that afternoon. As she slowly climbed into the car, I sighed impatiently. Then I made my way down the back roads to our farmhouse while the same thought kept spinning around in my head like a chorus in a song: Why? I thought. Why did a day like this have to happen to me? Where's the sunshine? When we pulled up to the house, I grabbed my bags, shut the door, and stomped up the sidewalk. I got to the top step of the porch, turned around, and yelled across the yard: "Whitney! Where are you? We only have a few minutes before we have to leave for your brother's game. WE ARE GOING TO BE LATE." A tiny giggle came from behind the car. "Hold on, Mom. I'll be there in just a sec." Then Whitney bounded up the sidewalk, grinning from ear to ear. "Wait until you see this!" she said, holding out her phone. "You won't even believe it." Irritated, I glanced down, expecting to see a social media post or a joke or something she thought was funny. But instead? It was a photograph she'd just taken of the sky overhead — an incredible, amazing, awe-inspiring glimpse of God's handiwork, with beams of sunlight dancing through the clouds. My anger melted away. This glorious scene had been unfolding in the sky before me, and I'd been so focused on myself and my hair and my clearance-aisle mishap that I almost missed the amazing right in front of me. How often do we turn our gaze inward and overlook the beauty our heavenly Father has prepared for us? How often do we concentrate on the things of this world instead of turning our eyes to what's truly important? Whatever you're facing today, take time to look up and remember that God's big enough to handle it. Even if your hair has gone poodle on you. * * * Dear Lord, help me to turn my focus on you. Even on days when the storm clouds gather, I know you have your hand on me. Amen. CHAPTER 2 The Day I Forgot My Skirt As the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand. JEREMIAH 18:6, NLT I STARTED MY BLOG WITH LOFTY AMBITIONS. I had big plans. I was going to write a blog about decorating — the kind of decorating you read about in magazines. I was going to opine on neutrals and how to fit them into your decor. I was going to discuss in great detail the height of a chandelier over the dining room table. The blog would be full of well-written posts on color choices and design trends and why shag carpeting was so 1972. I knew I needed to start with pictures. But the only camera I owned was the kind you threw away after you used it, so I hired a photographer to come to my house and take photographs of my Christmas decorations. When the pictures came back, I was in awe.