"Expect Something Beautiful" by Laura Booz explores the blessings of motherhood beyond self-sacrifice. It offers a renewed vision of God's purpose for mothers, encouraging spiritual growth.

\["For mothers seeking fulfillment in their journey", "Addresses feelings of loss and self-sacrifice in motherhood", "You will gain a renewed vision of your calling as a mother"\]

Discover the beauty and purpose of motherhood with Laura Booz.

Laura Booz

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Praise for Rare Leadership

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Sometimes I Wonder

PART ONE: THE ESSENTIALS

Introduction: Motherhood—What's in It for You?

1. Jesus by Your Side

2. God's Full Attention

3. An Earnest Prayer Life

4. Ironclad Trust in God's Promises

5. Selflessness That Produces Fruit

PART TWO: THE GIFTS

6. Others-Focused Love

7. Strength through Joy

8. Peace in the Ups and Downs

9. Patience in Trial

10. Kindness toward Children

11. An Appetite for Goodness

12. Faithfulness in Small Things

13. Life-Sustaining Gentleness

14. Self-Control to Go the Distance

15. Countless Opportunities to Worship

Postscript

Acknowledgments

Notes

__Is motherhood only about self-sacrifice? Or will it bless your life, too?__

You know that motherhood makes high demands. Yet you know it’s worth the cost because it benefits your child. On some grand level, it’s also good for civilization. And of course, it’s a calling from God. So is that what you’re doing here—pouring out your life for God and others while getting little in return except the consolation that you’ve done the right thing?

Laura Booz wants you to expect something more out of motherhood—something truly beautiful. You might be asking: Will I lose myself in motherhood? Compromise my career? Squander my potential? What’s the point of all that unseen (and uncelebrated) serving, cleaning, caring, snuggling, discipling, and praying? Laura wants to help you see that behind all the giving that mothers do is the receiving of something special—a profound growth in God that is cultivated through motherhood’s everyday ups and downs.

Let this book give you a renewed vision of motherhood: to see God’s good purpose for you as a mother, a woman, and a follower of Christ.

__LAURA BOOZ__ is a writer and teacher who encourages women to love God, think biblically, and live vibrantly. She'll cheer you on, share practical ideas, and point out the beautiful ways God is working in your life. Laura contributes to her local church and a variety of Christian ministries including Revive Our Hearts, True Girl, enCourage and Covenant Eyes. She and her husband, Ryan, and their six children make their home in Pennsylvania. She's delighted to be writing her first book with Moody! Meet her at [LauraBooz.com](laurabooz.com).

__Is motherhood only about self-sacrifice? Or will it bless your life, too?__

You know that motherhood makes high demands. Yet you know it's worth the cost because it benefits your child. On some grand level, it's also good for civilization. And of course, it's a calling from God. So is that what you're doing here—pouring out your life for God and others while getting little in return except the consolation that you've done the right thing?

Laura Booz wants you to expect something more out of motherhood—something truly beautiful. You might be asking: Will I lose myself in motherhood? Compromise my career? Squander my potential? What's the point of all that unseen (and uncelebrated) serving, cleaning, caring, snuggling, discipling, and praying? Laura wants to help you see that behind all the giving that mothers do is the receiving of something special—a profound growth in God that is cultivated through motherhood's everyday ups and downs.

Let this book give you a renewed vision of motherhood: to see God's good purpose for you as a mother, a woman, and a follower of Christ.

Praise for _Expect Something Beautiful_

"With raw honesty, wit, and biblical truth, Laura directs a mother's heart to lean upon God's sustaining power and love in motherhood—in everyday challenges from cleaning up a shattered bowl of whipped cream or facing a fresh day after a sleepless night, to the larger pain of navigating unexpected loss. Prepare to worship the Lord in both the difficult and delightful moments as a mom as you read _Expect Something Beautiful_. You'll treasure this book!"  
—HEATHER HOLLEMAN, author of _Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison_

"This is the book I wish I had in hand when raising my kids. Laura is the perfect mentor to encourage you in the sometimes-daunting assignment of being a mother. Her enthusiasm for motherhood, and for the One who gives us the good gift of children, is contagious. You'll be inspired and challenged as you work your way through these pages."  
—MARY A. KASSIAN, Bible teacher, author, _Girls Gone Wise_ and _The Right Kind of Strong_

"Laura blends a delightful gift for storytelling and a dose of levity with sound biblical wisdom. _Expect Something Beautiful_ will encourage new and seasoned mamas alike to embrace and enjoy the gifts of motherhood and to experience the enabling grace of Christ for this challenging calling."  
—NANCY DEMOSS WOLGEMUTH, author, Revive Our Hearts founder, and Bible teacher

"The gap between what we expect motherhood to be and what we experience can often leave us frustrated and disappointed. _Expect Something Beautiful_ lifts our gaze from the mundane to the majestic and invites us to realign our expectations through His Word. You can expect this book to be a gracious gospel classroom taught by a fellow mom about the sacred stewardship of motherhood."  
—KAREN HODGE, Coordinator ofWomen's Ministries for the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)   
Coauthor of _Transformed: Life-taker to Life-giver_ and _Life-giving Leadership_

"Laura Booz offers an abundant depiction of the reality of God's own self-giving, attentive—and even, yes, mothering—presence to those who sojourn in the short years and long days of the mothering vocation. Mindful of all the longing and loss, the daily victories and failures, her book is full of joy, discovery, encouragement, and wise paths of hope."  
—LAURA M. FABRYCKY, author of _Keys to Bonhoeffer's Haus: Exploring the World and Wisdom of Dietrich Bonhoeffer_

"Motherhood is filled with expectations, both for ourselves and our children. But what can we expect from God? In _Expect Something Beautiful_, Laura Booz paints a beautiful picture of the work God is doing in and through us as we mother our children. We can expect beautiful things—whether we are cleaning up the latest spills, solving sibling spats, or instructing hearts in the Word of God. This gospel-saturated book provides encouragement for every mother's heart."  
—CHRISTINA FOX, author of _Idols of a Mother's Heart_ and _Sufficient Hope: Gospel Meditations and Prayers for Moms_

"As a mom of four who's walked many difficult roads in motherhood, I found the pages of this book to be beautifully written, intensely practical, and biblically rich. Rather than portraying an unrealistic pursuit of perfection, Laura walks alongside us to show that it's in the very messes, chaos, and challenges of motherhood that we can come to truly expect something beautiful."  
—SARAH WALTON, coauthor of _Hope When It Hurts_ and _Together Through the Storms_

"I wept . . . sobbed, actually . . . through the second half of the book. It was like a mirror, and in my reflection I saw a mother whose gentleness and kindness was largely conditional, as if those traits were something my children earned. But Laura's teaching doesn't just uncover the hard things. She swiftly takes the reader to a place of hope for change and new life for both the woman and the child. This book has literally transformed the way I view motherhood, and I couldn't be more grateful."  
—JANET MYLIN, author of _Arrows Make Terrible Crowns: How the Holy Spirit Healed My View of Motherhood_

"This book will bring hope and encouragement to any mother, grandmother, or spiritual mom. Laura's captivating stories of her adventures in motherhood will make you laugh and cry, while her wisdom, honesty, and Christ-centered approach to parenting will inspire you to look to God and His sufficiency in your times of need."  
—NICOLE FURNO, writer, Bible teacher, mom of three

"So many today fear or scorn the beautiful calling of motherhood. It is so refreshing to read Laura's book! She does not hide the struggles inherent to this role, but she beautifully highlights the sure help, abundant grace, and expectant hope mothers receive from Jesus. Mothers are not alone. They are seen, cared for, and strengthened by their Savior as they live this beautiful and rewarding calling of motherhood. A must-read for every mom!"  
—LAURA GONZALEZ DE CHAVEZ, Director of Aviva Nuestros Corazones, the Spanish outreach of Revive Our Hearts

"With obvious joy in Jesus Christ, Laura has written a faithful, biblical testament to God's goodness in motherhood through Expect Something Beautiful. I hope this practical book will prompt you to serve the Lord Jesus with gladness and bask in His grace even as you serve your precious little ones."  
—KRISTEN WETHERELL, author of _Humble Moms_ and _Fight Your Fears_

"For any mom who is feeling overlooked, overtired, or simply underwhelmed by the quotidian work of her days, _Expect Something Beautiful_ speaks a gracious and encouraging word. Pick it up, and delight again in the dignity of motherhood, and the remarkable school it can be for discipleship and transformation."  
—SARAH DAHL, creator and host of ¿_We Wonder_

"I wasn't even through the intro before I struck gold. Laura is the mentor you've always wanted: sharing transparently from her own sixteen-year motherhood journey, cheering you on in yours, and pointing you to the beauty of God. _Expect Something Beautiful_ is inspiring, worshipful, Scripture-saturated, and practical. May it bless your heart as it did mine."  
PAULA (HENDRICKS) MARSTELLER, author of _Confessions of a Boy-Crazy Girl_, mom of a preschooler and a toddler

"There is something both fierce and humble about Laura's voice, for she has an old kind of commitment to her chosen path, the kind you might find in a medieval monastic. But at the same time, she is brimming over with compassion for the challenges (both yours and hers) of doubt, struggle, fatigue, and self-recrimination. Come to this book for the lovely prose, for the wise, gentle, and often quite practical advice, but most of all for the rare opportunity to transform your daily motherhood into a joyful vocation."  
AMY ALZNAUER, coauthor of _Love &amp; Salt_, and _The Strange Birds of Flannery O'Connor_

"Laura Booz has written one of the most honest, relatable, and beautiful books on motherhood I have ever read. Laura reminds us, when do we need the kindness of our Creator if not now? In your moments of joy and in the inevitable heartbreak, let Laura's words point you back to Jesus. She will show you how to find Him, right here."  
CATHERINE MCNIEL, author of _Long Days of Small Things: Motherhood as a Spiritual Discipline_

__Is motherhood only about self-sacrifice? Or will it bless your life, too?__

You know that motherhood makes high demands. Yet it's worth the cost because it benefits your child. On some grand level, it's also good for civilization. And it's a calling from God. So is that what you're doing here—pouring out your life for God and others while getting little in return except the consolation that you've done the right thing?

Laura Booz wants you to expect something more out of motherhood—something truly beautiful. Is there anything beyond that serving, cleaning, caring, snuggling, discipling, and praying? Laura shows that behind all the giving mothers do is the receiving of something special—a growth in God through motherhood's ups and downs.

Let this book give you a renewed vision of motherhood: to see God's good purpose for you as a mother, a woman, and a follower of Christ.

"Expect Something Beautiful" by Laura Booz explores the dual nature of motherhood, highlighting its challenges and blessings. Aimed at Christian mothers, it offers a renewed perspective on their calling.

\["For mothers seeking joy in their journey of parenting", "Helps you find purpose beyond self-sacrifice in motherhood", "You will embrace a renewed vision of your role as a mother"\]

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