I didn’t realise how much I needed this book until I started reading it. Healing Rest by Becky Thompson felt like a deep exhale for my soul. Becky has this incredible way of being so relatable — it honestly felt like I was sitting down with a friend who just gets it. She writes with such encouragement and warmth, and I never once felt judged or “not enough” while reading.

What I loved most is how she somehow manages to motivate you to be your best self while still holding space for rest, for struggle, for imperfection. There's such a strong undercurrent of grace in her words — it reminded me that healing isn’t about pushing harder, but about being kind to yourself and letting God meet you where you are.

This book wasn’t just another Christian self-help book. It was like a gentle invitation back to myself, and to the rest I’ve been avoiding. Highly recommend for anyone feeling overwhelmed, worn out, or just needing a reminder that you’re not alone.

What a beautiful and uplifting book! I highly recommend it to all my mom friends. It’s perfectly written to encourage mothers to rest in the peace that only the Lord can provide. This book is a powerful reminder that God is always present in our lives—even in the middle of the struggles, exhaustion, and chaos of motherhood. It offers gentle wisdom, comfort, and spiritual encouragement for every season of parenting. A must-read for every mom seeking hope and grace on this journey.

Healing Rest by Becky Thompson is an ecouraging quick read for moms and women longing for rest. After following her Midnight Mom Devotional daily prayers since their inception, and being on the launch team for a few of her earlier books, I find that I'm draw to her easy conversational style of writing. It's like you're talking to a friend. The reminder that "rest" doesn't just mean stopping, it also means surrendering to Christ. I love that reminder.

On a personal note, I am a young(ish), recent(ish) widow with a young son. While I do have family close by, I often feel like *I* need to be the one to remember everything, organize everything, do. everything. on. my. own. to show people (myself) that I can and that I'm strong and capable. But what I really need to do is to stop, breathe, enjoy the time with my child and surrender everything to Him. I appreciate the verses chosen and the affirmations given as well as the example of Mary and Martha throughout the devotional.

If you need encouragement, a refresher, a good word, it will always work to pick up a book by Becky Thompson and Healing Rest is a great choice.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Becky Thompson has given us a special gift with "Healing Rest"! This is the book I needed in this season of motherhood. I truly believe this book will speak to mothers of all ages and stages as they walk with Jesus in their Motherhood journey. This book is like talking to a good friend and the message is so easy to carry with you through your day. I can't wait to gift this to Mothers in my life.

This was such a helpful book to read as a busy mom of 3 who work full time its often hard to give it all to God and not over think things.

Timely and thoughtful book by Becky Thompson once again. I’ve enjoyed all of her books and each one seems to come at the just right time in my life. I highly recommend, especially for moms who are in the thick of it and feel chronically exhausted.

As a first time mom to a one year old girl, I think it is so important for me to take care of myself mentally so I set the standard for my little girl as she grows up in how she should be treating herself. I appreciate books aimed at moms to help with that.