A Year of Miracles: Daily Devotions and Reflections

by Marianne Williamson

In A Year of Miracles , Marianne Williamson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the classic A Return to Love and world-renowned teacher, offers a daily devotional that helps us develop a positive, loving mindset and encourages us to live our best selves to bring miracles into our lives.Williamson has taught millions around the world the simple yet profound lesson that has helped them tap into the divine within themselves and lead a happier, more fulfilled How we think determines how we live. If you change your thoughts, you can change your reality. If you strive to put your best self forward, the universe responds, actively helping you, creating miracles that allow you to flourish.A Year of Miracles is her collection of 365 spiritual readings, including prayers, meditations, declarations, and affirmations—one for each day of the year—that offer guidance, support, and enlightenment to focus your thinking. With this thoughtful meditative devotional, you can stay mindful, hopeful, and centered every day, producing miracles in your life.Combining wisdom drawn from her bestselling books as well as fresh insight, A Year of Miracles helps enhance your spiritual journey and opens your eyes to see God acting through the universe to provide all that you need.

Genres: Spirituality, Self Help, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Personal Development, Devotional, Religion

384 pages, Unknown Binding

First published July 1, 2007

About the author

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed lecturer, activist, and author with six New York Times bestsellers. Her books include Tears to Triumph, A Return to Love, A Year of Miracles, The Law of Divine Compensation, The Gift of Change, The Age of Miracles, Everyday Grace, A Woman's Worth, Illuminata, and A Course in Weight Loss. She has been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah and Good Morning America.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

These daily meditations have been sustaining me through personal tragedy in the last few weeks. They are simple and true to the ACIM principles. While I love Gabby Bernstein and her fresh approach to ACIM, Marianne is the more evolved spirit of the two and her writing is, as always, fluent and compelling in it's simplicity.
Whilst I have been held in the warm embrace of this writing in the last few weeks, i have no doubt that it will become an eternal current read for me. I still struggle with ACIM in the original text and Marianne just simplifies it and keeps it accessible for me.
Please don't be out off by the feeling that this is biblical. God is the spirit of love and I replace "god" with the word love , or spirit as I read and I don't find that this detracts from the message.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is perhaps the best devotional I've ever used. I found it so relevant, weighty and inspiring that I've determined to spend another 365 days with it in 2015. The book will remain a permanent part of my personal library. It deserves my highest recommendation.

[N.N. Heaven · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite inspirational books.

[Mary]

A couple dozen days into the book, I started to feel like my faith was more traditional (I'm a practicing Presbyterian) than the audience Williamson intended. I'm comfortable talking about faith and God and sometimes it seems like she's skirting those topics. I wanted to give the book a BIG benefit of the doubt because two of my friends are reading it and loving it. But the entry for Day 83, which closed with "May I always remember that the one I truly serve is myself" was the last one I read.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book! Since I read it on the Kindle, it is covered in highlights...there were too many passages that I wanted to remember, reread and process. This has to be my favorite "devotional" hands down. I plan on buying a hard copy also.

[Katrina Holtz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reach for this book often - but not daily. I have found that when I ask for guidance, the book falls open to exactly the right place. Definitely a staple on my shelf.

[Paula Cappa · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The universe both self-organizes and self-corrects.” In this astonishingly timely daily reader by Marianne Williamson, I find illuminating thoughts about our world, ourselves, and understand personal and global needs for all people. “The universe is not random but intentional … it intends a greater good for all living things.” Letting go of ego and selfish power, letting go of fear, letting go of pain is the medicine that alters thoughts into peace, love, and calm. This year, 2020, of the pandemic, of so much aggression, during our US election, I do believe we are in a time of self-correction not only by the universe, but also by our search for honesty and facts. Marianne is a truth teller and we certainly need this now more than ever in our country, which has been overwhelmed with a spinning wheel of lies and falsehoods from government and from those who choose not to recognize truths and reality. Marianne says when we ‘speak from our hearts, others will hear with their hearts.’ We do not have to dwell in a universe of darkness, hate, and aggression. This daily reader (365 1-page reflections, a 5-minute read) provides a clear focus for every day to reset our intention using a “cause and effect” practice. “We change the world by changing the thoughts we think about the world.” I read this book a couple of years ago and liked it very much. Now, I am rereading it. We are in another shift out of the tumultuous times of 2020. This book is a daily guide for readers to make that shift into being centered, being in a good place, expanding the true self, and living each day in more meaningful, loving way. “For the good of all” is on every page and if ever was a time when we need to unite in goodness, it is right now. Highly recommended. Paula Cappa is an avid book reviewer and an award-winning supernatural mystery author of novels and short stories.

[Jilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading Marianne's work and listening to her lectures for over 20 years now, and I swear she just keeps getting better! With this book, she has hit it out of the park. It is a treasure trove of spiritual inspiration, prayers, meditations, and reflections. Not to be missed! It is a reference you will turn to again and again.

[Cathy Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that I read and read again. There is always something there that I didn't get the first time through. It's a warm hug, a smile, a feeling of deep love.

It's just what I need to dip my foot deeper into ACIM. I didn't have the discipline to make it thru that course. This book connects me to the course with a better understanding

[Lillian Angelovic · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me longer than a year to complete this book, but I am amazed at the difference between the person I am now and the person I was when I began reading it. Clearly this cannot all be credited to the book, but I am grateful for the things I have learned from this book alongside everything else for the past two years. It made a difference.

[Stephanie Kreiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written, just like her other books. I only read a little of it because I borrowed it from the library and it's the kind of book that I need to own and highlight. But now that I write this, I'm thinking it would be difficult not to highlight practically the whole book because it's about things like forgiveness, prayer, and transformation...

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm calling this my self help book for the Read Harder Challenge of 2015 but basically, I read this every morning with my lesson and I'm sure I'll be doing it again this year. I love Marianne. Her insight into the Course is palpable and easily understood. This is a lifelong practice.

[Laura M Tu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transformative collection of short daily meditations

Marianne Williamson is masterful in translating the teachings of ACIM into plain English. I reflected on these daily devotions everyday for a year and it was life changing. Looking forward to re-reading these starting on Jan 1.

[linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart Strings

Love this book. Reading it helps with the anxiety and physical pain my heart feels dealing with drama and pain of daily life. Read everyday. Life always seems better after a word or two from this book.

[Traci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book from Marianne

The readings in this book were so inspiring and encouraging. I shared a few excerpts with my followers and they ended up buying the book too. I cannot wait to go through it again in 2019.

[Shana's Reading Shelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just beautiful! A book to go back to again and again. Full of prayers that open your heart and bring you closer to God.

[Maria Calokerinos]

Reading It on a nightly basis. A great book to read just before going to bed. Great reflections .

[Susan]

Very tip top of my daily reading!

[Dee]

This book is wonderful. Such clear and on-point messages for every day life. It helped me improve myself and really apply self-love, self-care and self-discovery.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful meditations for every day to bring clarity and peace to your soul.

[Nadia Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

This book got me through some of the toughest days of my life. Having the daily reminders to stay focus, to forgive and to trust the universe was so empowering.

[Jaclyn Durant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Perfect source to launch your day. I often felt out of balance when the daily food for thought was not digested.

[Pat Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life inspiring..

This will inspire you in daily life. I look so forward to these words every day. Such a gift to anyone's faith.

[Neale Sourna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent inspiration. Ended and rereading for the next year too.

[L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible and uplifting. Lifting the standards I hold for myself. Powerful and life changing.

[Jen Trulson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My go to daily devotion, every year. Love that it isn't dated. Can begin anytime. My daily soul vitamin.

[Brittany Krug · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can’t believe I’m finally done. It was. Fine. Just very woo woo and religious-y, despite Williamson’s claims that the book is for “anyone” to “interpret” how they please. I am NOT Christian- if you are, this review is not for you!

[Blog-A-Holic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zum Inhalt: 

Der spirituelle Begleiter durch das ganze Jahr

Jeden Tag ein kleines Wunder entstehen lassen – durch eine liebevolle, achtsame Lebenseinstellung und tiefes Vertrauen in das Wirken des Göttlichen. 

Marianne Williamsons Reflexionen, Gebete, Meditationen und Affirmationen machen uns die unbegrenzten Möglichkeiten bewusst, die in uns verborgen liegen. Sie führen auf den Weg der bedingungslosen Liebe und Selbstakzeptanz und verbinden uns mit der höheren Kraft, die uns in jeder Situation hilfreich zur Seite steht.





Über die Autorin: 

Marianne Williamson, geboren 1952, macht es sich seit vielen Jahren zur Aufgabe, den "Kurs in Wundern" zu verbreiten und in die Praxis umzusetzen. Sie ist eine der bekanntesten spirituellen Lehrerinnen, hält Vorträge in der ganzen Welt und ist regelmäßig in TV-Sendungen zu Gast. Ihr Buch "Rückkehr zur Liebe" wurde weltweit zum Bestseller.





Mein Fazit und meine Rezension: 

"Ein Wunder ist eine Verlagerung des Denkens fort von der Angst und hin zur Liebe."

Diesen Satz lest ihr zu Beginn dieses wundervollen Buches und vielleicht ist er euch schon einmal in der ein oder anderen Form begegnet? Oder aber ihr habt ihn schon in einem anderen Buch gelesen? Seit Beginn diesen Jahres beschäftige ich mich mit meinem Wohlbefinden, meinen persönlichen Wundern und meinem Wunderdenken. Der Umbruch kam zum Jahresende 2017. Ich merkt einfach, dass ich nicht mehr ausgeglichen war, dass ich am Rande von einer Art Klippe stand und weder ein, noch aus wusste. Alles schien festgefahren, weder mein Denken, noch mein Handeln brachten mich wirklich weiter. Mein Leben stagnierte, ich stagnierte, doch ich war mir sicher: das war noch längst nicht alles! 

Den Anfang für diese Änderung in meinem Denken und Fühlen gab mir ein wundervoller Kurs, den Kristin Woltmann als Coach durchgeführt hat. Sie führte mich mit ihren Worten hin zur Liebe und hin zu den Wundern dieser Welt und dieses Lebens. 

Ich war schon immer ein wissbegieriger Mensch und so ist es auch kaum verwunderlich - auch nicht für euch Leser - dass ich mir zum Thema "Wunder", aber auch "Selbstliebe" mehrere Lektüren zulegte und sie nach und nach lese. Von Marianne Williamson habe ich ebenfalls "Rückkehr zur Liebe" hier, doch da bin ich noch lange nicht soweit, eine Rezension zu schreiben, denn ich lese und lerne nach wie vor. Marianne Williamson ist mir also vertraut, ihre Worte und Gedanken auch und natürlich auch ihre Lehren und so war es für mich ein Bedürfnis auch ihr "Jahr in Wundern" zu lesen. 

Mit dem Buch "Ein Jahr in Wundern" besitzt ihr keine Liebesgeschichte, keinen Fantasyroman oder aber ein Sachbuch, sondern einen Leitfaden hin zum Wundern, hin zur Liebe. Denn genau das wird von Marianne Williamson gelehrt: die Verlagerung des Denkens fort von Angst und hin zur Liebe, sodass ihr euer Leben wieder in vollen Zügen genießen könnt und lernt, wieder zu lachen und die Liebe und den Frohsinn durch und durch zu spüren. 

"Ein Jahr in Wundern" zeigt euch in 365 Kapiteln, wie man die Lehren und das Gelesene von "Rückkehr zur Liebe" anwendet, wie man jeden Tag aufs Neue nutzen kann und in jedem Moment Liebe und Zuversicht finden kann. Dabei sind die Kapitel kurz und prägnant gehalten und regen - trotz ihrer Kürze - zum Nachdenken, zum Insichgehen und Sinnieren an. 

Ja, ich glaube an Wunder und ich glaube auch daran, dass ich sie bewirken kann, dass ich ein Wunderwirker bin und die Fähigkeit habe, mein Leben nachhaltig hin zur Liebe und zu ändern. Mögen euch diese 365 Kapitel begleiten und euch jeden Tag aufs Neue zeigen, wie wertvoll ihr seid! Ich werde es auf jeden Fall nutzen und meine Träume verwirklichen. 

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have not done ACIM nor have I read her book a Return to Love in its entirety. My mother in law is a devotee of Ms. Williamson so I have copies of both given to me. This was the latest book gifted to me written by this author and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. As a Christian I enjoyed the balance between the biblical and the spiritual. Some of the co-creation stuff turned me off but I just flipped past those pages. One of the sweetest prayers I have ever heard is in this book "Dear God, I place my relationship with ____in your hands. May my presence be a blessing on his life, and may he be a blessing on mine. May my thoughts toward him be those of innocence and love, and may his toward me be the same. Amen." - I call it my resentment prayer and I will go back to it when needed for my lifetime. I also may go back thru this daily devotional in my rotation of the daily readers that I have around to use during my morning quiet time.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes, this is a wonderful ray of light to guide those who need to form or re-establish a most basic connection with God. It is wonderful as a reminder to those who sit in communion daily, but nothing really new and lacking for those with a strong faith, especially a strong Christian faith.
She speaks to lifting the veil, living in the world but not of it, claiming our birth rite to God's powerful miracles, dissolving fear, healing through love and light, surrendering, nonjudgmental forgiveness, co-creating beyond limited human capacity... all fabulous concepts with prayers that call on God to assist us with thy grace.