God is Still Good
Can we find meaning in the pains of being a mom? In God is Still Good, Katie Faris helps you find gospel hope and comfort for the unexpected sorrows of motherhood.
Good News for Bad Days
In just over 150 pages, this book gives you good news for the bad and sad days of motherhood. At the beginning of the book, Faris shares her own stories of sorrow, gently encouraging you to express your pain through prayer and go to God in your grieving. Faris writes with warmth and wisdom, and as a friend who has been there before.
I was most interested in Chapter 4, where Faris views motherhood through the eyes of Eve and Mary. She is able to relate their stories of suffering and grace, showing how they inform mothers today. And she ultimately shows how they point us to Jesus. Joy and sorrow can mingle in motherhood, and we can hold on to hope because of Christ.
Motherhood by Faith
In Chapter 5, Faris explains how motherhood is by faith. As a father, it gave me courage to go to God with my parenting challenges. I have questions about the future, and I fall into the sins of fear and anxiety. I don’t deal well with change, and I was challenged to find comfort in our God who never changes.
Chapter 6 is the heart of the book, and Faris calls us to remember the goodness of God’s character. Chapter 7 details five ways God works all things, including trials, together for good: (1) Trials deepen our prayer lives, (2) trials increase our knowledge of God’s character and word, (3) trials equip us to comfort others, (4) trials remind us that earth isn’t our true home, and (5) trials test and strengthen our faith.
Trust Christ in Trials
Chapter 8 is practical, with examples on how to slow down and talk God’s truth to ourselves. Faris exposes the lies we believe, and helps us counter them with Scripture. The book ends by sharing the secret to contentment — to know that, in Christ, you have everything you need for your motherhood trials. When you’re caught in sinful comparison with others, you can find comfort by resting and abiding in the love of Christ.
This is a beautiful truth-telling book about the difficulties of motherhood, but it is not depressing or defeating. Instead, it champions the risen Christ, who calls us to trust in him at all times and in all of our trials.
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