Strength for All Seasons: A Mom's Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers

by Julie Lavender

Overview

A mom’s devotional of strength-bearing prayers and verses for overcoming the stress and difficulties of life and motherhood

In Strength for All Seasons, author Julie Lavender is beautifully candid about the difficulties of motherhood and offers encouragement and wisdom based on God’s most powerful words, reminding weary moms that he is the ultimate source of strength and resilience. This thoughtful weekly devotional gives moms the grace and space to go at their own pace and reflect on both celebrations and challenges while staying grounded in God’s truths. The seasons of motherhood are ever-changing with peaks and valleys and ebbs and flows, but the one thing moms can consistently count on is God.


• 52 WEEKS OF TRUTH-BEARING PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONS—cherry-picked verses of God’s most powerful living words are meant to transform, inspire, and motivate moms to seek God no matter the situation or circumstance

• REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR RECEIVING GOD’S TRUTHS—each devotion ends with thought-provoking questions that give moms the opportunity to reflect on the lessons and truths that God is trying to convey

• WRITTEN FOR MOMS OF ALL AGES AND LIFE STAGES—no matter your age or what stage you are in, each devotion reinforces that God is with you every step of your parenting journey

• REAL STRUGGLES OF MOTHERHOOD—from mom burnout and guilt to hurtful comparisons, perfectionism, body images, and lack of self-care, this devotional deeply explores the struggles that moms wrestle with the most while reassuring moms that God knows their worth and chose them to raise and care for their children  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593690239
Publisher:	Zeitgeist
Publication date:	10/10/2023
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	757,888
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Julie Lavender is an author, journalist, and former homeschooling mom of 25 years who holds master’s degree in early childhood education. Julie’s most recent book is Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime: To Grow in Faith & Love. Prior to that, Julie wrote 365 Ways to Love Your Child: Turning Little Moments into Lasting Memories to encourage parents to show kids every day how much they are loved with simple but meaningful gestures and activities. She is married to her high school and college sweetheart, and together, Julie and David are the parents of four, in-laws of two, and grandparents to a precious almost-five-year-old grandson.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“In Strength for All Seasons, Julie Lavender writes 52 devotions sure to minister to moms—no matter where they are on their mom journey. Whether you’re a new mom wondering if you can actually do this whole ‘mom thing’ or a seasoned mama struggling to wear all the hats—this book is for you! Each devotion features a relatable story, a personal reflection section, a scripture, and a targeted prayer. Most importantly, each entry offers genuine encouragement that feels like a warm hug from a trusted friend. I’ll be giving this devotional to all of the mamas in my world.”
—Michelle Medlock Adams, New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and award-winning, bestselling author of more than 100 books, including They Call Me Mom and Love Connects Us All
 
“There are a few precious and pleasant moments as a mom: the scent of a baby fresh from a bath, laundry (finally) folded and put away, a dandelion gift from a toddler, a kiss from your preschooler with a face smeared with PB&J, a ‘Thanks, Mom!’ from your teen, and this 52-week devotional, Strength for All Seasons: A Mom’s Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers. This beautiful mom devotional is packed with practical and powerful wisdom from God through the pen of Julie Lavender.”
—Pam Farrel, international marriage and family conference speaker, relationship specialist, and author of 59 books, including the bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti; Discovering Wisdom in Proverbs; and Growing a Joyful Heart
                                                                                                   
“In Strength for All Seasons: A Mom’s Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers, Julie Lavender deftly shares a meaningful mini-lesson for every week of the year. I wish I had this book when I was a new mom. But that’s okay. This devotional speaks to moms in every season of motherhood . . . even grandmas like me. Each reading reminds me of God’s steadfastness and even helps me support my daughter as she goes through her own motherhood journey . . . a journey that will be enriched through these inspiring messages of God’s guidance and love.”
—Peggy Frezon, contributing editor of Guideposts magazine and author of Mini Horse, Mighty Hope
 
“Julie’s experiences as a mom resonate with encouragement, resound with truth, and relate to every mom’s heart. My sons are grown adults now, but a mother never outgrows the daily call to pray for her children. Strength for All Seasons blesses me. It will bless you, too!”
—Babbie Mason, two-time Dove Award−winning Christian singer, songwriter, author, speaker, and Christian Music Hall of Fame inductee
  
“Julie Lavender’s new devotions for moms in Strength for All Seasons: A Mom’s Devotional of Powerful Verses and Prayers cover an entire year of insight into this wonderful world called motherhood. For every phase of womanhood, every emotion felt, and every spiritual longing, Julie does an excellent job of turning our gaze back to Christ where it belongs. Find deep encouragement in these pages.”
—Deborah Wuehler, homeschooling mom of eight, author, devotional speaker, and senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine