Book Review - Hope for the Weary Mom

You guys, I can't believe that I forgot to share about this incredibly encouraging book for moms that just hit bookstore shelves not long ago. Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in the Mess, written by Stacey Thacker and Brooke McGlothlin, is an honest look at motherhood and the weary moments that can surround us as moms on this journey. Brooke and Stacey are honest and vulnerable about their own struggles and moments of frustration as moms, yet always bring readers back around to the hope that we have because of the Lord Jesus.

Topics in this book include, but are not limited to, the following:

 -personality types and the strengths and weaknesses that can come along with them
 -loneliness and the part it can play in the life of a mom 
 -"mommy guilt" 
 -anger vs. love 
 -when life hurts 
 -weariness and how to get the help needed 
 -finding and clinging to hope for the long haul

This book was such an encouragement to me. Life right now, and motherhood, can seem so weary and tedious some days. The perspective of it being a marathon, and not a sprint, encouraged me to keep looking at the big picture and not simply what I see today. Furthermore, the challenge of turning weariness to worship reminded me of His beautiful grace that covers everything. All we have to do is keep surrendering ourselves, and our kids, to Him. He will give us His wisdom, guidance, and direction for each day of the journey.

If you are a mom, be sure to pick up a copy of this book.  It will encourage your heart and give you strength for the days ahead.