Are you plagued with nagging mommy guilt? Do you feel like you are never enough, when you look at your life? This book set is for you! Lies Moms Believe and The Companion Bible Study offer hope for tired hearts. Author Rebekah Hargraves says the goal of the book is in “arming you with the arrows of discernment, wisdom, and Biblical truth that are required in order for you to easily recognize and combat the lies Satan likes to throw at you as a mom.”
Rebekah Hargraves’ blog, Hargraves Home and Hearth, is a place where she celebrates home and hospitality. She is a student of God’s Word and a homeschooling mom of two. She is on a journey to discover God’s truth, sharing it with other moms along the way.
Rebekah says the study of theology is needed in motherhood, in order to rightly model God’s character for our children. She uses that study to reveal 32 lies that take moms captive, and says it is through motherhood the Lord continues to impact the next generation.
Do you wonder how you can fulfill the Great Commission as a stay-at-home mom? Rebekah says when we see our children as our mission field, we can find purpose even in the mundane.
Are you a working mom? This book is for you, too. With topics like “I Have to Be a Perfect Mom,” “I Am Responsible for My Child’s Happiness,” and “The Most Important Thing Is My Child’s Education,” moms in all walks of life will find tools to apply.
Rebekah Hargraves takes an academic approach to motherhood, yet does it vulnerably and with gentleness. It’s refreshing to read someone’s words and then to study God’s Word to see what He says about the topic. The accompanying Bible Study does just that. In fact, I would recommend using the Bible Study to look at each topic, then read the corresponding chapter in the book. The questions are well written and thoughtful, and provide a sounding board for personal reflection.
I am giving away a copy of Lies Moms Believe and The Companion Bible Study to one reader in the continental United States. Leave a comment on my blog (at the top of this post, under the title) and answer this question, “What mommy lies have you believed?” You will be entered into the drawing to be held on Wednesday, May 2 at 4 pm. I recognize the lies Rebekah highlights, because I’ve believed them, too. I can’t wait to hear how you’ve overcome them!
Sally
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I struggled with raising my daughter, mainly as a single mom. She was very different than I was, and often, I didn’t know how to relate to her. She was a challenge…and I felt like a failure because no matter how hard I tried to teach her things, she seemed to gravitate toward the exact opposite. Through counseling, I was helped to understand some of her issues, and was led to be able to pray (more) for her and release her into God’s hands. As she has gotten older and now has her own kids, I do see the seeds I tried to plant taking root…thankfully! It is an encouragement that perhaps all those efforts were not in vain. 😉
I also find myself struggling in some ways to know how to help my grandson in some areas (as does his mom). Again, with counseling and much prayer, God is being faithful to give nuggets of wisdom to help me have understanding FOR THE MOMENT…..like receiving manna each morning to get through that day. I know God has a special plan for this awesome little boy…and am trusting God to continue the work that He has already begun in him.
Although the whole of answers to issues in parenting may not be revealed, I’m so grateful that God sustains us…..and gives us “knots in the rope” to hold on to when things are hard. I’ve had to learn that I can only do what I can do…with God’s help….and pray….then trust God with it all that He will not let His word return void as we try to instruct them in the ways of the Lord.
Speaking God’s promises over the kids and TO the kids to get it in their hearts that they are special to God has also helped when I’ve felt I wanted to give up. Those promises are powerful….and His Word is effective!
Beautifully said, Cindy! It’s hard to let go of our influence and let the Lord take care of who influences our children, especially as they get older!
Thanks for the reminder to hang on to the knot!
I felt many times that “I wasn’t enough”…..that’s when I’d have to remember the truth in that lie…..but with GOD at my side, I COULD do the job at hand!
Yes! We are wrapped up in His “enough!”
Cindy,
You’re the winner of the book set!
I’ll send you an email for your addy.
Congratulations!