Over the past nine weeks, I have been reading through a topical devotional study called Walking With God in the Season of Motherhood. I have appreciated Melissa Kruger’s insight and wisdom in the past (especially her book The Envy of Eve — a must read!), so I was excited to stumble upon this study this past spring, in our newly-COVID world.

I was finishing up reading through the Bible in a (little-over-a) year, and was searching for a guided study with a more topical emphasis, yet a study still rich in Scripture. This fit the bill for sure. It turned out to be exactly what I needed.

Of course, who could doubt that God would provide exactly what I needed? I admit, I always go into a new study or devotional book with trepidation. Even when I know God will teach me and grow me through His word, I am still apprehensive. Will this new book or author hold my interest? Will I stick with it? What will I learn? How will this teach me?

Well, this study was balm for my weary soul. Like I said before, I really have loved Melissa Kruger’s writing before. I think I just resonate with her style and syntax. It is like talking with a friend. She is not stuffy, yet not superficial either.

In this study, she has a wonderful way of guiding you through Scripture systematically and making you think about what you are reading and how it applies to you. She adds analogies, anecdotes, and real life application along the way. And while Melissa Kruger’s life is not the same as my life — our circumstances are certainly different — I find her writing and application very relatable.

If you are looking for a new study that will both encourage and equip you in this season of motherhood, I highly recommend this study to you. I am not being paid to write this. It is just a resource I have found to be profitable as a mother, and I would love to share it with you fellow moms “in the muddle.”

I have two more weeks left in my study. I have actually kept up with reading it consistently every weekday for the past nine weeks. I have not skipped a day or needed to catch up. I am really truly amazed by this! And I am looking forward to the next two weeks as I continue to learn and grow. I honestly feel like it will be a little sad to say goodbye to this book, and put it on the shelf for perhaps another read-through in another year. But I have a new study on the docket, which I will be sharing with you soon. Stay tuned…

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