From the Publisher
“In Blessings, New Mom, author Ellie Hunja invites new mothers into the safe, loving arms of Jesus as she honestly addresses every wave of emotion, challenge, and exhaustion during the trying yet beautiful postpartum time. You will feel seen as you navigate the equally blissful and troubled waters of sleep deprivation, late-night feedings, and overanalyzing your baby’s every whimper with this devotional. You will also be gently reminded that you get to rest in the arms of Jesus and let Him lead you through every high and low that new motherhood brings. Blessings is not only a must-read for every new mother, but every mother, no matter what motherhood stage you are in.”
—Caroline J. Sumlin, author of We’ll All Be Free—How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth
“Blessings, New Mom is a balm for the busy, anxious, and sleep-deprived soul in every mama. Ellie never minimizes the real stressors of parenting as she offers comfort—always pointing us back to the Father, who cares and equips us. I truly wish I had this devotional when I was a new mom, but I am grateful to have it now as I continue the hard work of parenting and lean on my sweet savior. I’ll be keeping this book on my nightstand and these devotions in my heart for years to come.”
—Christina Elmore, actress (The Girls on the Bus, Insecure, Twenties) and mother of two
“Blessings, New Mom arrived at just the right time for me as a new mom. Ellie’s words are so refreshing, and I found comfort in familiar scriptures so lovingly applied to early motherhood. The bite-sized wisdom, comfort, and encouragement found in Blessings, New Mom can be absorbed by even the sleep-deprived mama. Each mom who reads Blessings will feel seen and held by the God who designed the process of birth and motherhood and walks with us through each of our diverse experiences. This book is a perfect gift for the new moms in your life—or a gift to yourself as you navigate this new season.”
—Jenn Schultz, author, creator of What You Make It blog, and host of the Called Into Being podcast
“With gentleness and understanding of the new mom’s struggles, Ellie shares thoughtful devotions that give the reader a glimpse into God’s heart for mothers. Her honesty and desire to share the truth with readers allows for a space for new moms to truly reflect on not only the difficulty, but also the beauty of a season fraught with conflicting emotions and experiences. This is a book that new moms will treasure and be blessed by for years to come.”
—Jessica Mathisen, author of An Overwhelming Hope
“Blessings, New Mom is the devotional I needed—and wish I’d had—as a new mother. Ellie Hunja writes with the warmth and welcome of a friend, drawing you in without judgment. She leads readers with the gentle wisdom of someone who’s been there before, knowing exactly what new mothers need to hear. The writing is so loving, inviting readers to settle in and receive, and it’s all at once comforting, grounding, and uplifting. Ellie lets new moms know they’re not alone, and that God sees and is with them. I will be buying this devotional for the new moms in my life as they begin their motherhood journey. Blessings, New Mom: A Women’s Devotional is an absolute treasure.”
—Monica DiCristina, therapist, writer, host of the Still Becoming podcast, and mother of three
“Ellie Hunja gets it. She understands two opposite emotions can coexist in motherhood at any given moment. She gets that you can wonder if God could get any better or if he’s left the nursery for you to fend for yourself in the late night when your newborn just won’t settle. Joy and sorrow. Empowered and insufficient. Her words coupled with the sweet promises of God are a gift for both new and old mamas alike.”
—Meg Raby, writer at ScaryMommy.com and children’s author of the My Brother Otto picture book series
“Early days with a newborn can be such an emotional roller coaster of love, joy, doubt, overwhelm, and exhaustion. Thankfully, Blessings, New Mom offers mommas much-needed hope, encouragement, and eternal perspective—all in beautifully written, bite-sized devotions perfect for those blurry years.”
—Brittany Ann, founder of EquippingGodlyWomen.com and author of Fall in Love with God’s Word and Follow God’s Will