Are stress and feelings of inadequacy your constant companions?
Peaceful mom. It hardly seems that the words could go together. Yet the peace we crave can be ours in every season of raising children. Whether you have teenagers or toddlers, being a mom is a daunting and amazing responsibility. And it's a part of God's design for you.
You are deeply loved by God. Draw from the well of a relationship with him--even if it's a new well--to sift through all that the world plops in your path. Learn to partner with him. Grow stronger and more confident and begin to see your self the way God sees you--as a woman, as a mom, and as his child.
Be encouraged and motivated through prayer and dialogue examples, personal stories, and scripture applications. Consider your approach to being a mom, making commitments, and the power of forgiveness. Discover how God works through you to raise and shape your children, as you learn and grow with a peace that is truly beyond understanding.
Conversational quick read with a clear focus on surrendering all the parts of parenthood to God through prayer and intention. I really enjoyed the sentence fames and direct clarity on what these often sentimental ideas look like in action. The questions at the end of each chapter sparked reflection and would also be useful for a group study.
I had high expectations for this book, but it really missed the mark with me. The author lost me when she said she didn’t let her kids read Harry Potter when they were kids. DNF.
This book helped me think so much about mothering. It was a true gift to me.
EDIT: we read this every summer with my women’s Bible study group and it hits me differently every single year. It’s truly the only parenting book I’ve read all the way through 🤣 and now I’ve read it 3-4 times!