Power/Positive Mom Devotional: 52 Monday Morning Motivations

by Karol Ladd

With 52 Monday morning motivations, this inspirational book offers seven simple principles each week for shaping one's family for good--principles for stay-at-home and working moms alike. (Women's Issues)

Genres: Self Help, Parenting

226 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2005

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a simple devotional, specifically written to encourage moms to be positive and faithful influences in her home. There are 52 devotions with the assumption that you will read one per week during the duration of a year. Each devotion begins with the devotions key scripture and references provided. It then goes into the devotional called, Mom's Reflection- this was the most helpful for me. The rest of the weekly devotion had sections called, ( my thoughts, my prayers, my choices, and further scripture references that you could look up and read in the bible, and each devotion usually ended in a quote.)

Each devotion was about five pages long but the bulk of it could have easily been formatted on about two pages. The reason for all the empty space was meant to journal your thoughts and prayers on.

There were many encouraging devotions but nothing too extraordinary. I think the target audience is for that mom who wants to journal along-with her devotions.

I took off a star because of a few typos, one was the wrong reference to a bible verse.

[Kathleen (Kat) Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

As moms the hardest thing for us to do sometimes besides finding time for ourselves if often times finding time to get our spiritual breakfast, lunch or dinner in for the day with God. I think it's critical to help us manage our day and help us deal with all the things unique to being a mom and being a success.

I've had the wonderful opportunity to review a great new devotional, The Power of A Positive Mom by Karol Ladd. I know I could use some help because as a busy mom, I find the some days I am less than a positive influence in the lives of those around me and even in my own. In this wonderful book are devotionals broken down into 52 weeks beginning each on a Monday. Of course, you could always chose to start them on any day, but its designed to give you a head start on the week ahead. What we often fail to realize is that the Bible is the perfect self-help book for everything moms and wives have to deal with. It offers insight and wisdom with powerful tools for living a full, contented, positive life as a mom whether your kids are in diapers or in high school.

By starting of each week with a motivational message designed for moms that comes straight from the Word of God, Karol's hope is that you'll find the encouragement, help, and spiritual fuel you'll need for the week ahead. Most moms want to be ones that create a positive environment of love, encouragement, and care in our homes, but we can't do it alone. This devotional offers a unique journey through the Bible that will help us tap into that power. Starting in Genesis and moving through passages in almost every book of the Bible all the way into Revelation, we will get a taste of them as we walk our way through God's Word.

Each week is broken into a Key Scripture to focus on that week, a motivational quote designed to get you in the right frame of mind, a Mom's Reflection; designed to help you apply the key scripture to your role as a mom that week, a place to record your thoughts with a great thought-provoking question, and a prayer for that week. There are also some choices to consider as you work through your study that week and further reading you can do.

I received The Power of A Positive Mom by Karol Ladd compliments of Howard Books, a division of Simon and Schuster for my honest review and could really see a difference in using this devotional in my own life. I keep it with me while I am doing things around the house, as a guide to direct me back to my key scripture when I find myself coming up short. It's almost like a reminder from God on spending 52 weeks of my life on becoming not only a better mom, but growing closer to the mom God wants me to be.

I highly recommend this book and rate this one a 5 out of 5 stars! It's a great starting point for new moms just beginning their spiritual walk in helping them get a simply Bible Study going for themselves or perhaps a mom's Bible Study with a small group in church! This makes an excellent resource for busy moms everywhere.

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Power of a Positive Mom Devotional & Journal is an excellent resource for the busy mom as it doesn't necessitate a daily reading. The book consist of 52 Monday Morning Motivations which a mom could also use to start her week on Sunday or any other day that best suits her needs.

Each week's devotional includes a number of ways to connect with God through Scripture and prayer. Key Scriptures start at Genesis and go through most Bible books through to Revelation. There are quotes from a variety of individuals from St. Vincent De Paul to Robert Louis Stevenson to those unknown to me. The reflection on the scripture reading is written by the author as a source of encouragement to moms. My Thoughts gives the reader a question to ponder and space to make written notes. Examples include "Is there anything in my life right now that I am trying to hide from God?" and "Do I look to God as my provider day to day?" My Prayer provides the reader with some starting words to speak to God and then space to write their intentions. My Choices challenges the reader to act - examples include: "This week I will choose to seek God's leadership and guidance." or "This week I will choose to allow the law of kindness to rule my tongue." The author then provides a reference to a longer suggested scripture reading.

The cover drew me in; the soft pink flowers provide such a calm peaceful atmosphere to begin the week. I love the layout with the variety of ways to connect through Scripture, prayer and reflection. I was thrilled that the author included a quote from a Catholic saint - I've not had the chance to read the entire devotional so I'm not sure if there is anything in conflict with Catholic beliefs. This would make a great gift for Mother's Day or mom's birthday. A positive mom makes for a happier family.

I received a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for my honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

[Emily Cipalla · Rating 5 out of 5]

My second time reading this fabulous book!