Expect Something Beautiful
Finding God's Good Gifts in Motherhood
- Marriage, Family & Relationships
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Is motherhood only about self-sacrifice? Or will it bless your life, too? You know that motherhood makes high demands. Yet you know it's worth the cost because it benefits your child. On some grand level, it's also good for civilization. And of course, it's a calling from God. So is that what you're doing here—pouring out your life for God and others while getting little in return except the consolation that you've done the right thing? Laura Booz wants you to expect something more out of motherhood—something truly beautiful. You might be asking: Will I lose myself in motherhood? Compromise my career? Squander my potential? What's the point of all that unseen (and uncelebrated) serving, cleaning, caring, snuggling, discipling, and praying? Laura wants to help you see that behind all the giving that mothers do is the receiving of something special—a profound growth in God that is cultivated through motherhood's everyday ups and downs. Let this book give you a renewed vision of motherhood: to see God's good purpose for you as a mother, a woman, and a follower of Christ.
Endorsements (12)
“With raw honesty, wit, and biblical truth, Laura directs a mother's heart to lean upon God's sustaining power and love in motherhood—in everyday challenges from cleaning up a shattered bowl of whipped cream or facing a fresh day after a sleepless night, to the larger pain of navigating unexpected loss. Prepare to worship the Lord in both the difficult and delightful moments as a mom as you read Expect Something Beautiful. You'll treasure this book!”
“This is the book I wish I had in hand when raising my kids. Laura is the perfect mentor to encourage you in the sometimes-daunting assignment of being a mother. Her enthusiasm for motherhood, and for the One who gives us the good gift of children, is contagious. You'll be inspired and challenged as you work your way through these pages.”
“Laura blends a delightful gift for storytelling and a dose of levity with sound biblical wisdom. Expect Something Beautiful will encourage new and seasoned mamas alike to embrace and enjoy the gifts of motherhood and to experience the enabling grace of Christ for this challenging calling.”
“The gap between what we expect motherhood to be and what we experience can often leave us frustrated and disappointed. Expect Something Beautiful lifts our gaze from the mundane to the majestic and invites us to realign our expectations through His Word. You can expect this book to be a gracious gospel classroom taught by a fellow mom about the sacred stewardship of motherhood.”
“Laura Booz offers an abundant depiction of the reality of God's own self-giving, attentive—and even, yes, mothering—presence to those who sojourn in the short years and long days of the mothering vocation. Mindful of all the longing and loss, the daily victories and failures, her book is full of joy, discovery, encouragement, and wise paths of hope.”
“Motherhood is filled with expectations, both for ourselves and our children. But what can we expect from God? In Expect Something Beautiful, Laura Booz paints a beautiful picture of the work God is doing in and through us as we mother our children. We can expect beautiful things—whether we are cleaning up the latest spills, solving sibling spats, or instructing hearts in the Word of God. This gospel-saturated book provides encouragement for every mother's heart.”
“As a mom of four who's walked many difficult roads in motherhood, I found the pages of this book to be beautifully written, intensely practical, and biblically rich. Rather than portraying an unrealistic pursuit of perfection, Laura walks alongside us to show that it's in the very messes, chaos, and challenges of motherhood that we can come to truly expect something beautiful.”
“I wept . . . sobbed, actually . . . through the second half of the book. It was like a mirror, and in my reflection I saw a mother whose gentleness and kindness was largely conditional, as if thosetraits were something my children earned. But Laura's teaching doesn't just uncover the hard things. She swiftly takes the reader to a place of hope for change and new life for both the woman and the child. This book has literally transformed the way I view motherhood, and I couldn't be more grateful.”
“This book will bring hope and encouragement to any mother, grandmother, or spiritual mom. Laura's captivating stories of her adventures in motherhood will make you laugh and cry, while her wisdom, honesty, and Christ-centered approach to parenting will inspire you to look to God and His sufficiency in your times of need.”
“So many today fear or scorn the beautiful calling of motherhood. It is so refreshing to read Laura's book! She does not hide the struggles inherent to this role, but she beautifully highlights the sure help, abundant grace, and expectant hope mothers receive from Jesus. Mothers are not alone. They are seen, cared for, and strengthened by their Savior as they live this beautiful and rewarding calling of motherhood. A must-read for every mom!”
“With obvious joy in Jesus Christ, Laura has written a faithful, biblical testament to God's goodness in motherhood through Expect Something Beautiful. I hope this practical book will prompt you to serve the Lord Jesus with gladness and bask in His grace even as you serve your precious little ones.”
“For any mom who is feeling overlooked, overtired, or simply underwhelmed by the quotidian work of her days, Expect Something Beautiful speaks a gracious and encouraging word. Pick it up, and delight again in the dignity of motherhood, and the remarkable school it can be for discipleship and transformation.”
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