In this , mother and daughter Linda Green and Sarah Walton invite Christian mothers at any stage on their parenting journey to discover that Godās grace is sufficient in all circumstances. Each woman shares personal anecdotes from her years as a mother. For example, Linda relates the excruciating pain of having to admit Sarah to a pediatric psychiatric hospital when she tried to end her life as a young teen. And Sarah shares the discouragement and heartache of what itās like to be a mother who lives with chronic illness and who passed on her illness to each of her four children. No matter the circumstances, both women lean into Godās grace and provision.
The authors offer a short, user-friendly format for each of the 30 devotions ābecause motherhood is as unpredictable as the weather.ā The chapters can be read in any order, on oneās own or as part of a small group study. A Scripture passage sets the tone at the beginning of each devotion, and concluding reflection questions are included. Also, each devotion includes āGrace in a Line,ā in which the chapter is summarized in a sentence. For example, āI am Godās beloved daughter, and he will be enough for me today, all day.ā āItās okay not to be perfect; my calling is to show my kids how to rely on grace.ā āWhen parenting is at its most challenging, Jesus will most help me. He will equip me for everything he calls me to do as a mom.ā
In these frank, vulnerable reflections, readers encounter two mothers who freely admit their failings and who seek their strength and victory in Godās work in them and their children. He Gives More Grace would make a great gift to a new mother or any mother on Motherās Day.
(The Good Book Company)
About the Author
Sonya VanderVeen Feddema is a freelance writer and a member of Covenant CRC in St. Catharines, Ontario.