Just Rest: A 90 Day Devotional Journal

by Melanie Redd

There has never been a more nervous, anxious, or challenging season in recent history than the one we are living in now... especially if you are a young adult. With suicide, alcoholism, drug use, and despair on the rise, today's young woman could use a big dose of hope and encouragement! Just Rest is a 90 day journey to find peace, calm, and soul rest. Included among the pages of this short devotional is an area to journal thoughts and prayers while reading this encouraging book.

Genres: Devotional

216 pages, Diary

Published April 26, 2022

Reviews

[Sarah]

Though this book is intended for young women, I gained peace from it as a middle-aged woman. Its beautiful design invites me to rest and relax as soon as I open its pages. The devotions are short and encouraging, and the book has generous space to journal your thoughts. A perfect book to help you honor the Sabbath, no matter how old you are. My personal friend Melanie has written another gem!

I received a preview copy from the publisher.

[Ethel Johnson]

In times of uncertainty and emotional turbulence, “Just Rest” shines as a beacon of peace. The author’s words are tender, encouraging, and real—acknowledging the pain and struggles of modern life while gently leading readers toward calm and soul rest. For any young woman seeking hope, clarity, and spiritual refreshment, this devotional is a treasure, providing daily comfort and a sense of renewed purpose.

[Harold Miller]

“Just Rest” is a sanctuary for the soul in the midst of life’s chaos. In a world where anxiety, despair, and temptation seem overwhelming, this devotional offers young women a gentle hand to hold and a safe space to breathe. Each page is infused with hope, encouragement, and peace, guiding readers toward 90 days of reflection, prayer, and renewal. It’s not just a book it’s a companion for anyone longing to find calm in a restless world.

[Mildred Thompson]

This 90-day journey is more than a devotional; it is a lifeline. “Just Rest” speaks directly to the heart of a young woman struggling with doubt, fear, or despair, offering practical steps to slow down, reflect, and restore her spirit. The journaling prompts make it deeply personal, turning every page into a conversation with God and oneself. By the end, readers will feel lighter, more centered, and filled with quiet hope.

[Lori Hooten]

The devotional thoughts in this book were fine. They focused on rest - what that means, how to do that, ideas about what that could look like. There were bible references to go along with the thoughts. The images accompanying it were lovely and peaceful. I didn't find it super relatable but it was nice. Because I struggled to relate to it, I did not finish it.

[Rebecca White]

This is a great devotional with a large space for journaling- aimed at young adults to help them realize Biblical truths so they walk a good path in their life and gain direction from God for where they should go.

[Suzy Mighell]

Melanie's sweet devotional will have you focused on rest, peace, and hope. Need to slow down and just breathe? This wonderful book will help.