About the Book
Book: A Busy Mom’s Prayer Journal: 7 Minutes to Connect with Jesus
Author: Christa Joy Spaeth
Genre: Reflective/Devotional/ Guided/Prompt-Based
Release Date: October 29, 2023
As a busy mom you want to grow closer to Jesus, but it’s so hard to make the time. And when you do, it’s hard to know where to start. Let this guided journal help you to set aside seven minutes daily to reflect powerfully on the goodness of Jesus.
With 50 days of prompts designed specifically for moms just like you, this journal will lead you into fellowship with Jesus, our Perfect Parent, helping you to lean on Him to be encouraged and grow in godly wisdom.
A Busy Mom’s Prayer Journal is divided into five sections, each exploring one aspect of moms’ hearts for their children, so you can journal straight through or skip to a section that speaks to your heart’s need that day.
This journal contains:
- Daily inspirational verse to meditate and journal on.
- Daily prompts to connect these biblical truths to your life as a women and as a mom, many of which include “thought starters” to help get you started journaling.
- Space to document your daily “mom win” to provide positivity and help encourage you.
- Guided prayers to be used as a starting point for your personal prayer.
- Ample space for writing what you are thankful for daily.
A Busy Mom’s Prayer Journal will help you glimpse the awe-inspiring love Jesus has for you, both as a person and specifically as a mom, in only seven minutes a day.
About the Author
Christa Joy Spaeth is a devoted wife, mother, and passionate follower of Jesus who understands the beautiful chaos of raising a family while trying to stay anchored in faith. With a deep love for prayer and the Word of God, she created this journal to help busy moms connect with the Lord in meaningful, manageable ways—no matter how full the day gets.
Through her podcast Praying Daily and her devotional writing, she encourages women to pursue God’s presence with confidence, joy, and authenticity. Her mission is to help moms cultivate a thriving prayer life, experience daily renewal, and walk in the peace and power of God’s promises.
Christa is greatly enjoying going back to her roots of teaching! As a dietitian and foodie, she loves to share her passion for simple cooking and wholesome living.
More from Christa Joy
I’m a mom of two young men, a registered dietitian with a love for fresh milled bread, and gardening, and someone who believes that food, faith, and family are deeply connected. Most days you’ll find me in the kitchen with flour on my shirt, sharing laughs and recipes with my family. My kitchen is usually a little messy!
As a dietitian, I’m passionate about real food and simple meals that bring people together but as a mom, I know how hard it can be to slow down and spend time with the Lord. That’s why I created A Busy Mom’s Prayer Journal: 7 minutes to Connect with Jesus. It’s not just a devotional; it’s a mom win. It’s your permission to breathe, connect with Jesus in the middle of the sometimes-messy chaos, and remember that your prayers don’t have to be perfect or long.
You’ll find quick prayers for hectic mornings, space to scribble your thoughts while the kids nap (or don’t!), and even a few “praise break” prompts for when the laundry is endless.
If you’ve ever whispered a prayer while reheating dinner or felt like you’re doing a million things but still falling short, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, and I wrote this book with you in mind. Let’s walk this journey together — one prayer, one meal, one grace-filled moment at a time.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 9
Simple Harvest Reads, September 10 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, September 11
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academ, September 12
Artistic Nobody, September 13 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, September 14
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 15
Guild Master, September 16 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, September 16
Lots of Helpers, September 17
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, September 18
Fiction Book Lover, September 19 (Author Interview)
BarbHowe.org, September 19
Because I said so – adventures in parenting, September 20
Cover Lover Book Review, September 21
The Sacred Line, September 22
My Review
“I designed this guided journal with busy moms like you in mind to help you glimpse the awe-inspiring love Jesus has for you, both as a person and specifically as a mom, in only seven minutes a day.”
Life is hectic for moms. When my four children were young, I remember hardly being able to catch a breath, much less sit down and journal. Now that my kids are older, the pace of life often still feels frantic. Journaling has not been a priority for me for a long time. This is why I am glad that someone developed a tool for moms to be able to reflect in a minimal amount of time.
The book is divided into themes: thanksgiving and blessing, gentleness and kindness, joy and contentment, peace and rest, love and patience. These are qualities that I know that I need as a mom. Most moms would probably agree. At the end of the book, there is a section to note prayers and their answers.
The daily prompts include a verse, a journal prompt, a gratitude reminder, a mom win notation to provide future encouragement, a worship song, a prayer and a reflection. The reader can note their own songs or find the author’s song recommendations that are on her website. Once this becomes a habit, your mind will learn to note these specific details throughout the day. Developing an attitude of gratitude goes along way – especially for buy moms.
I did receive a digital copy to review. I do think a print copy would be more usable, but I could still start my own journal based on the concepts in this book. I wanted to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.
Giveaway
Thus looks like a fantastic read. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for your review. The journal sounds wonderful!
I think having prompts is very helpful!