Salmos 86:16

We are all keenly aware that we are not perfect and mess up often. Adding parenting to this seems to make it even more apparent. These devotions remind us of the freedom Jesus bought for us and how accepting God’s mercy for ourselves helps us to show mercy to others. Moments for Mums: Encouragement for mums in the midst of the beautiful mess of parenting and life.

Discipleship works against fear. As we obey God’s commands, we entrust ourselves to him. Like the students attending the schools founded by D. L. Moody in Northfield, MA, God’s people “are encouraged to test the meaning and value of the Bible’s teachings experimentally, by acting upon them, and living them out.” As we “test experimentally” the word of God, we will find that we will have fewer and fewer reasons to be afraid. You can get an expanded version of this plan at moodycenter.org/fear.

Losing a child through miscarriage is devastating and lonely. All the excitement and joy you once had for the precious life inside of you is now instantly gone. It is crucial that these emotions are handled carefully and intentionally. No matter how long its been since your miscarriage, there is comfort and healing to be found when walking with God. Only God can give the peace and comfort needed in miscarriage.

A hospital stay can feel scary, overwhelming, and uncertain. This 7-day Plan will guide you straight to helpful Scripture and provide a place to start in prayer as you make your way through this challenging life event. Whether your visit was planned or an emergency, you can find encouragement and comfort in the Bible and in reaching out to God in prayer. You are not alone.