Get Your Hopes Up

Who doesn’t need more hope? Get Your Hopes Up by Carlos Whittaker delivers just that—hope—and whole lot more. Honestly, although it’s promoted as a 90-day devotional for tweens and teens, this book can impact adults.

Carlos Whittaker is a self-professed hope dealer and new author to me. Checking online, I learned he’s a popular Instagram personality, speaker, and worship leader. 

I like how this devotional book mixes true stories of well-known heroes with inspiring accounts of “ordinary” individuals, making a difference. Whittaker writes each devotional in first person, so it reads as if it’s a personal letter to the reader. Each day highlights one Scripture verse, and a sentence prayer in bold font is boxed at the end of each devotion. The simplicity gives it a punch.

The design of the book pulled me in. It’s inviting. There are simple graphic designs and colors to enhance each day’s reading. The devotions fall into various themes, including The Power of Hope, The Importance of Prayer, The Call to See the Unseen, The Wisdom to Lead with Love and Generosity.

While Whittaker’s writing reflects a genuine faith, his style feels fresh and authentic. For example, he shares in a devotion titled “Power of Prayer” a personal story of a friend who passed away. He ended it with these words: And even when we don’t understand why things happen, just being in God’s presence helps. Prayer can bring hope, comfort, and strength to our lives. It’s a gift we can access anytime, anywhere, from the One who loves us unconditionally.

Whittaker not only stresses spiritual and inner growth, but he challenges readers to put their faith into action even when it’s difficult. I believe today’s youth want to make a difference and Whitaker’s stories of ordinary individuals doing the extraordinary will encourage anyone serious about spiritual growth. This is a book for future world changers.

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Blessings Always- Gretchen