How on earth can a short eBook written by a mommy, wife, hobby writer, and State Farm employee resonate with so many people?
Two answers:
First of all, this project didn't start with Jodi. It started with the Lord, who then called her to this project. The woman works full time and has three small kids. It is not reasonable for a person to commit to taking a writing course, then to actually complete the project in the short time that she did. But God gave her the vision, the time, and the words. She was simply obedient and He blessed that. Secondly, throughout the book she's authentic and real. She doesn't pretend to be a parenting expert; throughout the book she shares the good, the bad, and the ugly in her experiences as a mom of three little boys. Regular, every-day parents like you and me can easily identify with her stories and lessons learned along the way. You find yourself zipping through the pages of the book because it's just like your life. It's always comforting to know you aren't the only one who doesn't have it together 100% of the time.
You can easily read Little Moments, Big God in a little over an hour, or take a few minutes each day to work your way through the 16 chapters. Jodi's purpose is to share with her readers what God has taught her about His character since becoming a mom. Not only does she share what she's learned, she has also included many poignant verses from scripture to underscore her words.
My favorite takeaways:
God is very present in the little moments of life and we don't need to go far to find him. He walks with us through the daily grind. He has a plan in the chaos of parenthood and each trial can and will teach us. Jodi shared that while she expected to teach her kids, she never expected her kids to teach her. I so can identify with that!! A blogger I read calls her kids holy sandpaper -- meaning that God uses them to refine her on a daily basis. Jodi says in chapter 3, "Don't be so fixated on teaching them that you miss the things God can teach you." I love this exhortation to be teachable and humble.
The need to control everything is rooted in fear, and fear is rooted in a lack of trust in God. When we're stressed, we really need to get in the Word. And we need to reflect on our lives and ask ourselves "When hasn't he taken care of me?" to remember that he's always taken care of us and always will. Loved Jodi's thoughts on anger and that our anger towards are children often stems from underlying issues. If we're angry for our kids not doing something after they've been asked 100 times, why did we, the parents, let it get that bad without consequences in the first place?
There is no true break in parenthood. We must die to ourselves because that is our calling not just in parenthood, but in a life committed to serving Jesus Christ. Also, Jesus died to self with perfection. I never really thought about it that way. And speaking of Jesus, as we observe Him in scripture, when He disciplines, it's always with love, never shame. What a great observation. Finally, I was challenged by Jodi's reminders in the final chapters to be nourished by the Word, to completely obey the Lord, and to wear my spiritual armor. For me personally, the easiest thing to shove to the side is my spiritual walk and I felt like my friend was sitting her next to me providing accountability.
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A touching, inspirational and joyful story about Christian parenting
Found myself crying and laughing throughout this book. Loved the bible verses intertwined with the stories...some of my favorites! Planning to purchase copies for my grandchildren who are just starting their families. I believe it will touch their hearts and they and their children will benefit immensely.
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