Why Should I Be Bound? is a 30 day devotional written to remind the reader that trials, struggles, and even doubt are a part of our human condition. We are not alone and with God’s promises, we do not have to be bound by life’s distractions.

Each daily reading contains seven (7) components that provide the reader with an opportunity to realize life’s challenges paired with the comfort of God’s Word. These components include:

• background Scripture
  
• key verse
  
• a hymn
  
• the devotional text
  
• a prayer
  
• Scripture text, and a
  
• space to journal your reflections or prayers

An additional element includes original poetry strategically placed throughout the devotional, which expresses praise, worship, and an emotional connection to the Scripture.

Integrated with personal experiences and lessons from Scripture, this devotional reminds readers that life is universal–we all have visible and invisible scars. Yet, God’s grace and mercy is far-reaching and accessible to each of us.
Vernet Clemons Nettles, EdD is a parent, educator, and poet. She has served in various capacities of church service, including Youth Department advisor, Sunday school and Bible Study teacher, and Director of Christian Education. She has allowed her life lessons–her hills and valleys–to shape her Christian walk and hopes that by sharing these experiences, others will be inspired to trust, believe, and grow in God’s grace.

She also shares daily prayers on her website Another Day’s Journey–
www.vcndailypray.com, which focuses on spiritual growth and connection with God.