I just started this book and boy, is it speaking to me! Triggers , by Amber Lia and Wendy Spake, is a book that talks about the different triggers that we as moms may have. You know what I’m talking about. You had a late night, woke up early and the kids are bouncing off the walls. Not doing anything wrong, per se, just “getting on your nerves”. You snap at them, yell, they get in trouble. They were doing this same thing yesterday, but your response was much different. Why? You were exhausted. That was your trigger. Or maybe your kids were acting up because THEY were hungry.
Triggers shows us how to recognize these triggers so we respond accordingly and prevent them when we can. It shows us how not to be angry with our children, but to guide them based on Biblical principles.
This book has 31 chapters, meant to be read each day. Each chapter covers a trigger and ends with a prayer.
Parenting can be one of the most challenging roles we’ll ever experience. It really hits us to our core. Some of us struggle with anger and frustration. Then there’s the guilt. We don’t share this with anyone because we’re supposed to have it all together. Listen. You are not alone. There are other parents who struggle with the same thing. Even better, there IS HOPE. Through Christ, we can do all things (Phillipians 4:13). Keep in prayer, study the word of God, trust Him.
I’ll keep you updated as I continue to read the book, but so far I highly recommend this book to help you on your journey.
PS – I also ordered the study guide , which I’m waiting on.
-Love Shelly
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