"My lovely friend Whitney has written a book that is encouraging, honest, rich, and absolutely beautiful. What a resource this is! I will be giving this book to all the mamas in my life who need to be reminded of who God is moment by moment.”
—Francesca Battistelli, Grammy-winning recording artist and mama of seven
"I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?" —Psalm 121:1
As moms, we spend a lot of time looking down: at our phones, at the toddler at our feet, at our mounting to-do lists. We also gaze to the side, envious of what others have. We might even look behind us, nostalgic about the past, or ahead in hope for a more manageable future. But what if God, through his Word, is gently placing his hand under our chins and lifting our eyes toward him?
Derived from Psalm 121, these 40 devotions will help you lift your eyes from motherhood’s trials and fix them upon God’s character and strength. Alongside stunning original watercolor illustrations, Whitney Newby provides Bible verses, personal stories, and Scripture-based reflections that will encourage you amid motherhood’s unique challenges.
These concise devotions offer powerful reminders of God’s promises whenever and wherever you need them. When you fix your eyes on him and know him as your Helper, Comforter, Shepherd, and Sustainer, you can move forward with purpose and hope in your mothering journey.
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I just finished this devotional. It was challenging, relatable, and deeply encouraging. Very timely for the season of life I'm currently in. I love how each chapter tackles a different aspect or challenge of motherhood. For example: "When You're Angry", "When You're Lonely", "When You're Tempted to Speak Harshly to Your Children". I love how Whitney points to Christ in each of these areas, giving practical applications and ideas for changing your perspective, as well as portions of scripture to mediate on. The artwork is beautiful and the writing is so genuine and kind, that together it makes a very peaceful and uplifting read. I highly recommend this book!
This is the most beautiful, encouraging devotional I have ever read, both in looks and content. It’s not full of silly fluff, it’s real, honest, and life giving. I cannot recommend it enough.
I placed my very first order with brighter day press and this book was part of my order that arrived today! I was so looking forward to it arriving personalized for myself, but I think that was just accidentally forgotten. No big deal, and I absolutely can’t wait to dive into reading this book. It’s a very durable book with the most beautiful artwork presented throughout. This would also make a wonderful book to give as a gift!
Hi! I’m Whitney. I’m a pastor’s wife, Charlotte Mason fan, and homeschooling mom of four. It's my privilege to write gospel-centered, literature-rich curriculum for families!
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