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I've had the immense pleasure and privilege of being on the launch team for Courtney Joseph's new book, Women Living Well. It is a wonderful book, filled with encouragement and practical tips and ideas on how to live a God centered life. She talks about how to take pleasure in the roles that God has give you to fill.One part that really spoke to me, in particular, was how she talked about praying while she did regular, ordinary tasks.
She talked about using those moments to pray for her family and/or to thank God for those things. For instance, when she was making her husband's side of the bed, she would pray for him and thank God for giving her a husband. When she washed the laundry, she would thank God for having clothes to wash. This really struck me. I recently had my fifth child only a little over a year after having my fourth so we were still technically adjusting to four children when the fifth came along. I had been struggling with so much to pick up and do with a year and half old son and an infant son. After reading this in her book, it opened my eyes. I was walking from our dining room into our family room and noticed a toy train on the floor. At first, I immediately had a bad attitude and thought about the five other people that had stepped over this train without picking it up. Then I thought about how my son loved playing with that train, and how if he wasn't around I wouldn't have a train to pick up. I picked up the train and thanked God for giving me that son who left trains and other toys all over my house. I thanked God for giving me him to love and to teach me how to love. I noticed that my attitude towards my household tasks changed after that. I still had times where I was tired and frustrated but they were less and less. I enjoyed taking care of my family in this way because I enjoy my family and I'm so thankful God gave them to me.
I've been provided the opportunity to give away a signed copy of this book. I had planned on starting this giveaway yesterday, but I spent the entire day canning applesauce and unfortunately I couldn't get to writing a blog post. Please forgive me for being a day late. This giveaway will run until Sunday night, Pacific Time. I will announce the winner on Monday.
Courtney's book comes out on Tuesday, October 1st. Also, don't forget about the pre-launch giveaways that she is doing on her blog. Click the picture below for more information.
To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter widget below.
Sounds like an awesome book
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ReplyDeleteSounds great! Perfect for our co-op group! :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be perfect for co-op!! Great idea Rebeca!!
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ReplyDeleteEnjoy reading "Women Living Well" and now I am going to follow my first blog. Exciting.
ReplyDeleteExcited to to read her book! And congrats on your first giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI so so so want to read this book!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read this book!
ReplyDeleteAs a new stay-at-home mom with a 7 week old, this book sounds like a good fit for so many of the questions I have of how to continue to strengthen my faith and be doing God's will for myself in my new life stage
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this book!!
ReplyDeleteI am super excited for this book!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love her blog and can't wait to read her book! Thanks for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteI love Courtney so much! She is such an inspiration! I love reading her daily blogs and watching her videos. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!
ReplyDeleteIts a great book, I wish I could give it to you all.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy of Courtney's book.
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We have a winner!! Jessica O. I will email and give her 48 hours to reply. If she doesn't respond I will pick another winner.
ReplyDeleteJessica O. did not respond within the alloted time so I am picking a new winner!! The new winner is Tiffany DeOs!!!
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