About "Held.”
Using Psalm 139, Abbey Wedgeworth walks alongside women suffering the heartbreak of miscarriage. Having experienced the sorrow of miscarriage herself, she acknowledges the isolation commonly felt and the impact that such an experience can have on faith.
The 31 biblical reflections in this beautiful and comforting book remind grieving women that God sees them, knows them, loves them, and is actively caring for them. These precious verses will show women that God can bring comfort, assurance, protection, and purpose in the very sorrow that they are experiencing.
Contents
31 devotional chapters
questions for reflection and response
9 personal stories from writers including Courtney Reissig, Kristie Anyabwile, Lore Ferguson Wilbert, and Eric Schumacher
a short list of recommended further reading at the end of the book
Features
designated journaling space
full page spreads of relevant sections of Psalm 139 for convenient reference
sewn in bookmark for easy place keeping
elastic band offers a feeling of privacy and makes this book a great place to store cards, notes, or ultrasound photos
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What People Are Saying
“This book is insightful, Scripture-saturated, honest, helpful, and will offer such warm companionship to those who have faced the devastation of miscarriage.”
— Nancy Guthrie
“When we lost our baby unexpectedly, silence filled my soul. By the grace of God, Abbey does the impossible in Held by putting words to our pain in miscarriage while offering the hope of the gospel. She guides the broken hearted woman into the endless grace of God.”
— Gretchen Saffles
Founder, Well-Watered Women
“I will always keep a copy of Held on my bookshelf to share with mothers enduring the pain of miscarriage. I am abundantly grateful to have a resource that reassures grieving mothers of God’s presence, nearness, and purpose, even in the hardest days.”
— Hunter Beless
Founder, The Journeywoman Podcast
“The pain of miscarriage is often hidden from view. It can be hard to articulate the many complex emotions that follow. Those struggling need hope! Written by people who have been there, Held offers just that. It’s real, it’s raw, but, most importantly, it helps individuals relate to Jesus and, even in the toughest of times, become more like him.”
— Helen Thorne
Director of Training and Resources, Biblical Counselling UK
“I found myself nodding through each chapter and saying, “I didn’t know that other women felt this way too!” Abbey Wedgeworth feels like the best kind of friend to journey with. This wonderful devotional will be an invaluable companion for anyone who wants to find hope and help as they process their grief.”
— Vaneetha Risner
Author, The Scars That Have Shaped Me
“It was no coincidence that Abbey was writing Held when we lost our second baby. The portions of it that she shared with me were a balm to my aching heart. This is a Word-saturated book, tenderly written by a woman who loves Jesus, trusts him, and wants to see many hurting moms do the same. I highly recommend it to you.”
— Kristen Wetherell
Author, Fight Your Fears and Hope When It Hurts
“Abbey Wedgeworth wants her book to be a companion in a season of loss. That is what we need, and that is what she has written. As she gently works through the difficult loss of an unborn child, she introduces you to a compassionate God who knows how to walk with you as your ultimate Companion. If you are experiencing or have experienced any kind of loss, you will find comfort in this book.”
— Dr. Timothy Lane
Founder, The Institute for Pastoral Care
“With the compassion of one who’s been there, Abbey Wedgeworth provides the space to grieve as well as the truth that will help heal. Through biblical teaching, vulnerable transparency, and honest reflection, Held will ultimately point you to the One who holds us all.”
— Courtney Doctor
Coordinator of Women's Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition; Visiting Instructor, Covenant Theological Seminary
“As a counselor I often look for resources to help my clients walk through various kinds of suffering. For anyone experiencing miscarriage, Held will be my go-to resource! Abbey and a collection of other voices speak so well to every angle of this painful experience. They hold the reader’s hand, walking them back to the Lord over and over.”
— Hope Blanton
Co-author, At His Feet Bible Studies
