The President's Devotional: The Daily Readings that Inspired President Obama - Softcover

Joshua DuBois

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062265296 ISBN 13: 9780062265296

Publisher: HarperOne, 2014

Synopsis

The President's Devotional lets you start each day with the words that have inspired President Barack Obama, collected by Joshua DuBois, President Obama's "Pastor-in-Chief" (Time magazine)--his spiritual advisor who also served as the executive director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Every day, DuBois provided President Obama with a morning devotional weaving together scripture, song, prayer, and reflections, motivated by the spirit of God and infused with joyful flair. The President's Devotional contains the best of these devotionals, daily spiritual guidance that offer peace, comfort, and inspiration throughout the entire year.

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Review:

"It's absolutely essential all leaders receive daily direction, spiritual guidance, and soul-nourishing input from God's Word. Having served at the center of American government, Joshua understands better than many how draining leadership can be, and how we must refresh ourselves daily through time with God, thinking about eternal truths."--Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life

"With this book, Joshua DuBois reveals the private strength behind the public story, the pursuit of God from the highest office. These words, drawn from ancient texts and trusted leaders, distill rare, urgent counsel during an age when we've never needed wisdom more."--Stephan Bauman, President & CEO, World Relief

"Whatever else history records of Obama's years in the White House, it must include that this president was offered a type of spiritual nurture unique among America's chief executives--customized devotionals delivered daily. Thanks to DuBois, we too can be instructed and inspired by words intended to sustain a president."--Stephen Mansfield, New York Times bestselling author

"No matter how busy and stressed you are; you're not busier or more stressed than the President, who read these devotionals in some of the highest pressure days of his life. We can all learn from this book how to encourage bless the leaders around us with wisdom and grace."--Russell D. Moore, Ph.D. President, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Southern Baptist Convention

"Joshua is one of those refreshing and practical people who has provided Biblical truth and hope to people ranging from The Big O. to those cleaning tables. Inspire the leader within you with Biblical and timely insights DuBois has learned from his personal relationship with the greatest Leader of all."--Justin Mayo, Executive Director, RedEyeInc.org

"These devotions provide insight into things that have been significant encouragement for persons who are faced everyday with critical decisions. They prove valuable to each of us as we face the challenges of leadership in the fulfillment of our responsibilities to and for those God has placed in our care."--Michael A. Battle Sr., Former President of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC)

"For years I have watched DuBois faithfully organize both Scriptures and prayers to strengthen the President in mind and spirit. Joshua has been the President's go-to bridge to spiritual leaders, to Biblical wisdom, and to faith. Now he can be our bridge, too."--Joel Hunter, Senior Pastor, Northland: A Church Distributed

"Nothing uplifts American citizens more than knowing that our President is daily seeking the spiritual strength leadership demands. Joshua DuBois understood the centering power of feasting on the inspired word and wisdom of God. We will all be blessed immeasurably as we journey through this amazing collection of presidential devotionals." --Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Co-Chair, National African American Clergy Network and President, Skinner Leadership Institute

"DuBois's devotions draw the reader closer to the heart of God and help us to see things God's way before the world begins to knock on the door of our hearts. These prophetic and powerful pathways into the heart of God will prepare you to meet whatever the day brings." --Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Presiding Prelate, 10th Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Church

"Joshua DuBois's daily devotions for President Obama are filled with pastoral insights that can help guide the rest of us to make good choices as we work for change in our own spheres of influence." --David Neff, former editor in chief, Christianity Today

From the Back Cover:

In the heat of Barack Obama's first presidential campaign, staff member Joshua DuBois recognized the wear and tear on his boss and asked the senator if he could e-mail a devotional to him each day. When Obama responded positively, DuBois prepared a short e-mail for the future president to read first thing every morning, short snippets of scripture, inspirational stories, quotes, and prayers to provide counsel, encouragement, and inspiration, which the president himself has stated "meant the world" to him.

Through his years of working closely with the president, DuBois learned many life-changing lessons as well as gained an inside view on the faith and values of President Obama. DuBois now provides 365 of the best readings and prayers he sent the president; in addition, each month DuBois offers a longer meditation on the spiritual lessons he learned by accompanying the president as he faced many historic moments and challenges--two elections, meeting Billy Graham, the Sandy Hook shootings, and more. By spending time each day with The President's Devotional, we are reminded what is most important in life, that we are not alone in our efforts, and what our true mission is in the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperOne
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062265296
• ISBN 13: 9780062265296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400