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Now may the Lord Jesus Christ and our Father God, who loved us and in his wonderful grace gave us eternal comfort and a beautiful hope that cannot fail, encourage your hearts and inspire you with strength to always do and speak what is good and beautiful in his eyes (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 TPT).


Friday, October 20, 2023

Strength for All Seasons, A Mom's Devotional


 by Barbara Latta @barbaralatta

I need to tell you about another book that was just released. This one, by Julie Lavender, is a devotional for moms of all ages. Moms of toddlers to adult kids will be able to identify with these devotions.

Reading these short stories has resonated with me. Julie has the ability to connect with us on a personal level because as the mother of four children, she knows what our days can be like.

There are 52 devotions, one for each week of the year. They are short enough to read in a few minutes but they pack a punch and can help anyone, whether a mom or not, with the daily challenges we face.

As parents, we can be attacked with the plague of regret over mistakes we make while raising our children. One chapter of Strength for All Seasons focuses on encouraging us to look forward instead of living in regret. We have all been there. We can gain encouragement from biblical characters who made mistakes. God always redeemed those failures for His glory.

Julie tells us, “Instead of dwelling on our past mistakes, God wants us to look ahead at what great things are to come. Paul the former persecutor of new Christians, said, in Philippians 3:13 (NIV), ‘But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.’ God has good things planned for us. Let’s leave regrets in the past where they belong.”

We sometimes look at other moms and dads and think they are perfect, at least more perfect than we are. I experienced this when my boys were growing up. When I homeschooled them, in my mind the other kids fared better than mine and their parents were better teachers. When my sons attended public school, my thoughts played other games with me for different reasons.

God doesn’t want us to compare ourselves to others whether in parenting or other issues of life. We need to look to Christ for our identity and only use Him as the standard for our lives.

We can be successful parents when we look to Christ and live according to His character.

I know you will enjoy reading this book which is available on Amazon. Don’t forget Christmas is coming and this would make a wonderful gift for a mom.

Join the conversation and share your thoughts.

Strength for All Seasons, A Mom’s Devotional (click to tweet)

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16 comments:

  1. J.D. Wininger10/20/23, 5:59 PM

    I can see many of these being put under CHRISTmas trees this year. I know at least two of them that are, and I may be ordering more. :-) Thanks for sharing the news friends.

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    1. Barbara Latta10/21/23, 2:54 PM

      I know you gift recipients won't be disappointed, J.D. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!

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  2. Julie Lavender10/20/23, 7:38 PM

    J.D., you're such an amazing encourager! I appreciate your kind support so much! Thank you for this!

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    1. Barbara Latta10/21/23, 2:56 PM

      J.D. is an encouragement to so many in the writing community!

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  3. Julie Lavender10/20/23, 7:42 PM

    Barbara, Thank you SO much for your sweet post about my book! You have blessed me so much! I have been praying for such a long time for the moms who will come in contact with my book, even before it was published. I have such a heart for moms and families, and I pray for them in all their various seasons of life!!!

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    1. Barbara Latta10/21/23, 2:55 PM

      This book is special, Julie. I know it will bless abd encourage so many moms. Thanks for writing it. Blessings my friend!

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  4. Leigh DeLozier10/25/23, 6:38 AM

    Thanks for sharing about this, Barbara. I just ordered my copy and look forward to reading it!

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    1. Barbara Latta10/25/23, 8:17 AM

      I know you will be blessed by this book, Leigh. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings!

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  5. Anonymous10/29/23, 7:27 PM

    Looks like a great book. Thanks for the review!

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    1. Barbara Latta10/30/23, 10:55 AM

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I think you will enjoy the book. Blessings!

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  6. Barb Fox10/30/23, 9:33 PM

    I've loved everything I've ever read of Julie's, so I with this raving review I guess I've got yet another book on my Christmas list. The question is whether to put it on MY Christmas wish list or my gift-to-others list. Maybe both!

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    1. Barbara Latta11/3/23, 3:25 PM

      Barb, I also have loved all of Julie's books. This one is another winner and will make a great gift for yourself or another person. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Blessings!

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  7. Katherine11/3/23, 2:29 PM

    Thank you, Barbara, for sharing this introduction to Julie's most recent release. I'm looking forward to getting my copy and one to gift family. I know Julie's message will bring comfort and assurance.

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    1. Barbara Latta11/3/23, 3:27 PM

      Julie's message does bring encouragement to moms of all ages. Grandmothers too! It will be a wonderful surprise under the Christmas tree for someone. Thanks for sharing, Katherine. Blessings!

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  8. Martin Johnson11/5/23, 4:52 PM

    Good reminders for believers. Julie is an amazing writer and friend.

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    1. Barbara Latta11/5/23, 5:10 PM

      Yes she is. I am proud to know her and share her books. Thanks for sharing, Martin. Blessings!

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