Entrusted: A Motherhood Devotional about Pregnancy

About the structure of this devotional:

This devotional was created to walk women through characteristics of God and the hope we have, because of them. This devotional will start with space to journal and reflect, lead into daily devotionals that are scripture based and include a prayer. The final section of this devotional will feature additional reflection space to sit with the Lord and ponder how He has comforted us on our journey through this devotional with Him.

More about the devotional from the author, Caytlin Shreve:

I have always desired to be pregnant and have looked forward to it since I was little. I also have always loved children, which only grew exponentially after having my own as I’m sure the vast majority of mamas would agree. What a gift God has given us! What an honor, what a joy, what a privilege to be able to help create, grow, nourish, house, bear, care for, nurture, and love children. What an honor to be a woman, to be entrusted with so much responsibility. I am humbled that the Lord has trusted me with one of the greatest joys He could give us in this life. 

The Holy Spirit showed me before I was even married that a joyful, lovely, peaceful, and pain-free pregnancy and birth was His perfect will for women. Our Savior, Redeemer, and Restorer took the curse upon Himself so that we could be saved not only for eternity but in this life now, in every area. He set us free, liberating us from the clutches of the one who hates us most. I am so passionate about showing the truth to every woman that I can so that they can enjoy the process from conception to postpartum and beyond! It says in Genesis that the enemy is at war with our seed and he mightily continues to try to steal, kill, and destroy every good thing for us in this area! The good news is we have One greater!! He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world! Let’s fight and win sisters! Let’s take back the territory the devil keeps trying to steal from us!

- Caytlin

A note from Wheat & Honey Co. Founder, Britt Goff:

My personal motherhood story is one of passion, hope, longing, loss, and miracles. When I was pregnant with our miracle baby, Hudson, God put it on my heart to release a series of devotionals that complement one another on the theme of motherhood. As one mom, I immediately knew this project needed multiple women, with multiple experiences and perspectives. The Lord has a tender heart for mothers. He created women with the innate ability to nurture and be a display of strength unlike anything else on this earth. It did not take long for peace that surpasses all understanding or overthinking to flood my heart in assurance that this was a project God had for Wheat & Honey Co.

A quick behind the scenes: once it was time to begin, I reached out to a handful of trusted and Spirit-prompted friends, requesting they share an author application with anyone they felt would be a fit for an author position. From there, women applied and God began filling in the next steps and our authors were identified.

These next several pages were written to bring light to our enemy who convinces us that lies are truth. These pages were also written to, more importantly, remind you that you have access to a heavenly perspective, understanding who our God is and who we are, as mothers, in Him. God has a role for mothers that is pivotal for the Kingdom. Our Motherhood Devotional series is going to eliminate the enemy’s access to the hearts of mothers. God is here and He has something to say that will change everything.

John 10:10 (NIV)

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Father, thank you for the opportunity to sit with women in their varying seasons of motherhood. I pray that your voice will be heard through these pages. Help us to eliminate anything distracting our heart, leading us to believe lies that are not from You. I pray the women who sit with you would receive a unique message from you that changes everything. Thank you for being our God who saves. Thank you for saving us, calling us, and comforting us. Thank you for changing everything. Amen.

Britt Goff

Wheat & Honey Co., Founder

Credits:

Cover illustration and layout design by Madison Wright

Proof and copy editing by Jennifer Banman

Caytlin Shreve, Author

Britt Goff, W&HC owner and devotional series lead