You're doing everything right - and still feel spiritually exhausted.
Between the diapers, dishes, sleepless nights, and endless emotional labor, motherhood can start to feel less like "holy calling" and more like a quiet kind of survival. Somewhere along the way, your connection with God can feel distant - almost unreachable.
But what if motherhood isn't pulling you away from God what if it's revealing Him?
Held Like a Mother is a deeply comforting Christian devotional that invites you to encounter God not only as Father, but as the One who also nurtures, carries, comforts, and sustains - like a mother would. Through the sacred rhythms of everyday parenting, you are gently guided back to a God who meets you in the mess, not beyond it.
Rediscover God in the middle of real motherhood
In this beautifully written devotional, Jeremy Richards weaves together Scripture, lived experience, and contemplative reflection to show how the Bible reveals maternal imagery of God often overlooked, yet profoundly healing. Each chapter helps you slow down and breathe again through:
- Relatable stories from real life with babies and young children
- Biblical insights that reveal God's maternal nature in fresh, unexpected ways
- Gentle reflection prompts that restore your spiritual awareness
- Breath prayers designed for exhausted, overstimulated moments
For the mom who feels spiritually depletedWhether you are a new mother trying to find your footing or an experienced mom carrying years of invisible labor, this book meets you exactly where you are. It is especially for you if you have ever felt:
- Spiritually dry in the middle of caregiving demands
- Disconnected from prayer or personal devotion time
- Overwhelmed by the emotional weight of motherhood
- Unsure how faith fits into your daily routine anymore
This is not another book telling you to try harder. It is an invitation to notice God already present with you in you, and around you.
A gentle companion for every stage of motherhoodHeld Like a Mother is both a devotional and a companion for the sacred ordinary. It is ideal for:
- Personal reflection and daily devotion
- Motherhood small groups and Bible study circles
- Thoughtful gifting for expecting moms, new moms, and seasoned mothers
You are not far from God - He is closer than you think. In the middle of the noise, the fatigue, and the constant giving, this book helps you rediscover a simple truth:
God is not only watching over you - He is nurturing you through it. And in doing so, He is inviting you to see motherhood not as spiritual distance but as holy ground.If your heart is tired, if your faith feels quiet, or if you simply need to feel held again - this book is for you.
