Hold You, Mommy : Moments with God for Moms on the Go

by Hilliard, Laurie, and Sharon Autry

• ISBN13: 9780764201981
• ISBN10: 0764201980
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-01
• Publisher: Bethany House

Summary

With seven children between them, these authors speak from a wealth of experience. They know first hand the challenges of caring for young children and how important it is for moms to cultivate a strong relationship with God to carry them through the challenges of everyday life. Laurie and Sharon's transparent and compassionate style will inspire tired and harried moms, enabling them to find the spiritual strength they need to enjoy life amid all the interruptions of being "Mommy." Discussion questions suitable for group study among moms will follow each segment of five weekly devotions (12 weeks in all).

Table of Contents

Introduction	13	(3)
Week 1: He's Always There
"Hold You, Mommy"	16	(3)
Yes, Jesus Loves Me	19	(3)
Sleepless in the Battle	22	(3)
The Hairs on Your Head Are Numbered	25	(3)
Heavenly Hide-and-Seek	28	(4)
Week 2: Comfort in the Chows
You Are Not Alone	32	(2)
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day	34	(2)
The Truth Helps	36	(3)
Don't Look Too Closely, part one	39	(2)
Don't Look Too Closely, part two	41	(5)
Week 3: Getting to Know God
If I Could Only Remember	46	(2)
Praise the Lord	48	(2)
Waiting	50	(2)
Loud Times With God	52	(2)
Praying and Listening	54	(4)
Week 4: Expecting Too Much
The Good 01' Days	58	(3)
A Fresh Start	61	(2)
Set Free	63	(2)
Don't Dwell on It—Just Passing Through	65	(2)
The Handprint	67	(3)
Week 5: Contentment—It's Your Choice
Wastin' Wishes	70	(2)
Living the Dream	72	(2)
These Days	74	(3)
A Thankful Heart Is a Happy Heart	77	(2)
Gifts Come in All Shapes and Sizes	79	(3)
Week 6: Livin' It
Let Your Light So Shine	82	(2)
Now Is the Time	84	(3)
Sometimes Being "Needy" Is a Good Thing	87	(2)
A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath	89	(2)
Detour Ahead	91	(5)
Week 7: Reflecting Christ
Family Resemblance	96	(2)
'Fess Up When You Mess Up!	98	(3)
A Cook in Training	101	(2)
Works-in-Progress	103	(2)
Divine Appointments	105	(5)
Week 8: Learning to Lean
A Little to the Left	110	(2)
Quarantined, but Not Contagious	112	(2)
Wide-Eyed Conversational Prayers	114	(3)
Looking Forward	117	(2)
Tell Him About It	119	(3)
Week 9: Mouth Monitor Needed
A Few Words to the Public	122	(2)
Mouth Traps	124	(3)
Words of Hope	127	(2)
From the Basement to the Balcony	129	(3)
A Goose With News	132	(4)
Week 10: The Honorable Role of Serving
Dairy Queen	136	(2)
From Selfish to Selfless	138	(3)
Big-Mouth Mama	141	(2)
Loving Jesus	143	(3)
Spills	146	(4)
Week 11: Growing Trust
"When I Am Afwaid"	150	(3)
Here I Am, Lord. I'm Listening	153	(3)
Stormy Weather	156	(2)
The Worrywart	158	(2)
Faith Walking	160	(4)
Week 12: Hanging on to Hope
Sugarland	164	(3)
Run!	167	(3)
Living in the Sonshine	170	(2)
Another Dream	172	(2)
Hold On	174	(3)
Leader's Guide	177	(9)
Remembertations	186	(1)
Who Am I (in Christ)?	187	(2)
Endnotes	189