“I feel so far from God right now.”
“I wish I was a better mother. I feel like I’m barely hanging on.”
“I want to spend time with God, but I just don’t know how.”
“I don’t have time to spend with God. I’m busy with the kids/work/family from the moment my eyes open until the moment they close for a little sleep.”
I’ve said all of these statements. Outloud. I’ve also heard all of these statements from moms who read Messy Tired Love devotionals. We are all in this together, and the great news is that God is with us!
While there is no substitute for the Word of God, I’ve learned that devotionals, reading plans, and themed Bibles are wonderful tools. I firmly believe that God has blessed many people on this earth to write words and build resources that complement his word in a way that pleases him.
I’ve compiled this Ultimate Bible & Devotional Gift Guide to help you where you are in mom life. These resources have had a big influence in my life and I’m sharing them with you in hopes that they will transform your walk with God and inspire you to go deeper in relationship with him than ever.
Many of the resources in the Ultimate Bible & Devotional Gift Guide make it easy to find time to spend with God because you want to read them! They are beautiful, relatable, practical, and encouraging. Many of the Bibles also have guides in the introductions to teach you how to study the Bible on any schedule. You’ll find a summary of each resource by the title. I have personally read and endorse each one.
Looking for Bible reading plans to guide your quiet time? Check out these Messy Tired Love Bible Reading plans!
Ultimate Bible Gift Guide For The Messy Tired Love Momma
(in)courage Devotional Bible – If you struggle with the tough, messy stuff in motherhood, I encourage you to check out the (in)courage Devotional Bible. It will make you want to dive deeper into God’s Word while also connecting with the other women and mothers who contributed words of wisdom throughout its pages. Read the full review here.
The Study Bible For Women – I am really enjoying my new CSB The Study Bible For Women. My favorite part is that it puts so much useful information right where I need it – on the pages of scripture! As a busy mom whose hands are always full, I love having everything I need to do a comprehensive Bible study in one book. It’s easy to find and easy to read. Read my full review here.
She Reads Truth Bible – This Bible is an excellent study Bible for moms! It’s beautiful, has over 200 devotionals and reading plans for every book of the Bible. Not to mention there are color charts, maps, and many other resources that are perfectly placed to be a supplement to your time in God’s Word. I LOVE this Bible! Review
NIV Study Bible – An older version of this Bible was given to me by my home church when I graduated high school. It has been used more than any other Bible that I own and is still my favorite Bible. The study notes are clear and easy to understand and the historical and literary information at the beginning of every book is interesting. I highly recommend this Bible as a solid, go-to Bible for deep study or everyday reading!
Ultimate Devotional Gift Guide For The Messy Tired Love Momma
Leaving Your Mom Legacy – is a 30-day devotional on reflecting and knowing Christ in motherhood, written by me! This devotional speaks truth into your mom
Bad Girls Of The Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs – If you want to know more about the women in the Bible, this is a great book to dive in! Each chapter starts with a modern day representation of a “bad girl” in the Bible and then switches to the Biblical account. It reveals the relevance of these women’s stories and outlines what we can learn from them. This is a good book for a women’s Bible study. This author has also published Really Bad Girls of the Bible and Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible.
A Heart Like His by Beth Moore – David’s story is an amazing story of a young shepherd boy who God rises up to become King of Israel. David has a huge heart for God that points to Jesus Christ in many ways but is also tainted by sin in a way that we can all relate. I’ve used this book several times in one-on-one discipleship with other women. The short yet deep chapters are perfect for moms who are busy but want to learn more about God and the Bible. There’s also study group questions in the back!
Stepparenting With Grace: A Devotional For Blended Families – This devotional is comprehensive, with 90 devotionals relating to stepfamily life. Each devotional begins with a Bible verse includes a thought of the day and ends with a prayer. While I am not a stepmom, I am a stepdaughter and know the challenges and joys of being in a blended family. I encourage you to check out this devotional if you are a stepmom. It’s real and gospel-centered. Read my full review here.
Presence by John Myer and Seth Evans – If you are looking to deepen your prayer life, challenge yourself in your relationship with Jesus, and discipline your mind to focus on the Word of God, this book is an amazing resource. Part book, part workbook, it walks you through praying through scripture and encourages you to discipline yourself to do it daily. For busy moms, the Word of God will be the only consistent, refreshing, energy-soaked thing we will get from day-to-day. This method of praying through scripture will challenge you, but will also strengthen your prayer life in exciting ways.
Pray in Faith by TW Hunt and Claude King – Prayer is hard. It’s hard because most people think they don’t know how and have not disciplined themselves to be consistent with an active prayer life. Using the Bible as a guide, this workbook has easy to follow lessons and practical exercises to teach you how to pray, and why you need to be doing it.
Do you have Bibles, devotionals or other resources that have impacted your walk with God in a positive way? Please comment below and share with us.
MORE RESOURCES FOR THE GOSPEL-CENTERED MOMMA
If you liked the Ultimate Bible & Devotional Gift Guide for mommas, don’t miss The Very Best Devotional & Bible Gift Guide For Children!
You can also check out our resources page for even more game-changing resources for the gospel-centered momma. All of the resources have been or are personally used by me (Kristina) and are among the best of the best: resources to dive deeper into your faith, children’s books and bibles, and parenting books.
Welcome to Messy Tired Love! The devotionals you'll find here aim to connect your everyday mom moments to the truth of the gospel. I hold nothing back as I share my story that's filled with lots of messy, tired, but oh-so-filled-with-love moments. I have three little blessings, that together with God's Word are the inspiration for these devotionals. I hope you will be encouraged, and maybe even get a good laugh, while exploring these devotionals. Much love!
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