How to Grow in Humility Through Motherhood: A Review of Humble Moms by Kristen Wetherell

For those of you who know me, or have followed the blog for a while, you know that after my people, books are next in line among my loves. I'm grateful to be part of a few blog review programs that fuel my passion for learning and reading as new books are published. I know you don’t always have the time or energy to sift through them all, so because you're my people :) I want to share what I find with you. My hope is that, when the Lord places a topic on your heart, I can offer you a resource that will help you grow.

And if you’re a mom, reading probably isn’t on your to-do list—it’s more likely on your wishlist for someday! With so many books out there on motherhood and parenting, it can be hard to know where to start.

That’s where, Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood. by Kristen Wetherell comes in. This book is written to draw you to Jesus and lead your heart to a deeper understanding of His humility and how He serves His people.

Wetherell walks us through key moments in the Gospel of John to teach us about Jesus' humility—seen in His incarnation, His ministry, His surrender to death, and even His active reign from His throne in heaven.

Christ’s model of humility really challenged me, probably because I know how pride so often trips me up. She writes, “Each day presents us with opportunities to lower ourselves as Christ lowered Himself,” and, “He has not asked us to do something He has not already done. Jesus has gone before us in humility and service.”

It really makes you stop and think, doesn’t it?

Whether you’re in a season of caring for littles, raising teenagers, or supporting adult children, motherhood always requires humility. This is true for all of us, whether we’re parents or not, because it's the call of Christ on our lives. As Philippians 2:6-8 says: “Though He was in the form of God, [He] did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

Why is it so important to reflect on Jesus' humble heart?

Wetherell answers it this way: “Our hearts motivate our hands, and it is a heart-posture of humility before Jesus that makes a mom truly great.”

So, as we go about our day today, considering how Jesus has served us through the Gospel, may our hearts be humbled before Him and those around us, so that He would be glorified in all we say and do.

And for those looking for further study, the book includes discussion questions at the end—perfect for a moms group or small gathering with friends. No extra prep required!

Quick Stats

# of pages: 183 Level of difficulty: Easy

My Rating: 4 stars!

Check out the trailer for the book!

* A big thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review!