Daily Wisdom for the Mommy-to-Be

Everyday Encouragement during Your Pregnancy

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Pub Date 01 May 2018 | Archive Date 01 Aug 2018

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Daily encouragement and spiritual refreshment for expectant moms
 
There are few things more exciting in life than the nine months that lead up to the birth of a baby. God’s miracle of creation is happening less than a heartbeat away, and mommies are looking for encouragement and celebration at this joyous expecting time!
 
This daily devotional will lead you through the forty weeks of a full-term pregnancy, each week focusing on a specific topic/reminder: that you are accepted, called, treasured, renewed, strengthened, supported, and more.  
Each devotion is paired with a relevant Bible verse along with a prayer to help you focus on your relationship with God and growing baby. This devotional will leave you spiritually refreshed and reminded of your security in Christ.
 
Daily encouragement and spiritual refreshment for expectant moms
 
There are few things more exciting in life than the nine months that lead up to the birth of a baby. God’s miracle of creation is...

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ISBN 9781683224433
PRICE $15.99 (USD)
PAGES 336

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Stacey Thureen does a good job of walking along with the mommy-to-be. She gives little tidbits at the beginning of each week to explain what’s happening with the baby. She also explains some of the things that the mommy-to-be can expect.

What I liked about this devotional were the pregnancy stories. Some days included the tale of a mommy-to-be. It outlined her struggles, her thoughts, and her fears. The message was “You are not alone.” Too often women feel as though the journey they are on is unique to them and that no one is there to offer advice. Daily Wisdom for the Mommy-to-Be let the mom know that she’s not alone. This is true if she’s on her first pregnancy and scared, or on her third and wondering why everything is different.

I looked forward to the next days' devotional for a continuation of the stories of some of the women featured. Not every woman mentioned was a Christian, but each was aware that they needed to actively seek God. This reminded me of my own experience.


What I also liked was the journal and prayer prompts. The mommy-to-be is reminded that she needs to call on God because she will not be able to do it alone. She is also reminded that being a mother is a calling. God has given her an awesome responsibility to be involved in the formative years and experiences of one of his creations.

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This is a sweet, perfect-length devotional for a spiritually-minded pregnant woman. As a mommy-to-be 14 years ago, I would have delighted in this book. Stacey Thureen has written a perfect gift book for the woman you know who is pregnant, no matter how many children she has.

Stacey writes a very brief devotional for each day of the 40 weeks of pregnancy. The short length is ideal for busy moms. I enjoy how Stacey crafts them around issues specific to each trimester.

She also shares many stories of other mommies in her devotionals. When I was pregnant with my first child, I was hungry for pregnancy stories, and this book reminds me of my search. Even though the stories may be fictional, it doesn’t matter, because it feels like you’re receiving pregnancy stories from a community. I think every mommy-to-be finds encouragement from hearing how other women handle pregnancy.

I also like that sometimes she carries a single story over several devotions to dig in a little deeper. Even if a woman picks this book up in her second or third trimester, the devotions are short enough to read through a whole week in one 15- or 20-minute setting. Pregnant women will be uplifted and inspired by the scriptures and devotions in this book.

Stacey’s encouragement is gentle and sincere. Here are examples of the truths Stacey shares:

"To be a mommy-to-be is a high calling. One that demands a lot of time, attention, and responsibility. When you acknowledge Christ’s presence, He is always with you."
"Reflect on who God is, what He has concealed for you in this pregnancy, and what He is letting you see. Commit to trust Him in this process as your body continues to change."
"Whether this pregnancy so far has been a breeze or filled with some bizarre twists and turns, He’s holding you together."

A mommy-to-be who loves Jesus will appreciate this book! Know a newly pregnant mom? This will make an encouraging gift to last through her whole pregnancy.

Netgalley generously provided me a free review copy of this book.

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