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Reviewed by Ruffina Oserio for Readers' Favorite
Perfectly Knit: Praying Powerfully in Pregnancy is a heartfelt and beautifully crafted devotional designed to nurture the spiritual journey of expectant mothers. With weekly prayers, reflections, and insights, Marie Lynch offers a unique blend of faith, science, and maternal intuition. Each week of pregnancy is thoughtfully mapped out, aligning spiritual intercession with the baby's anatomical development. This integration allows mothers-to-be to pray specifically for their child’s growth and deepen their emotional and spiritual connection to the life within them. The book features inspiring thoughts to uplift the mother and descriptions that capture her emotional and psychological experiences, like “There is nothing more exhausting than a mind working and thinking nonstop.” The biblical passages and spiritual messages deliver comfort, foster strength, and reassure the mother of the wonderful experience of carrying life within her.
Perfectly Knit is a one-of-a-kind book that every pregnant woman should read, and I regret not having read this book before my four pregnancies. The structure is practical and educational, following the developmental journey of the baby. Each section opens with a prayer prompt tailored to a specific stage of pregnancy, followed by encouraging reflections, Scripture verses, and reflective questions ideal for journaling. The inclusion of an illustrated timeline provides a visual dimension, helping readers appreciate the miracle of life from a physical and divine perspective. Perfectly Knit is written in a compassionate tone and a voice that is upbeat and inspiring, warm and captivating. While rooted in Christian faith, Marie Lynch's book has uplifting messages for any mother seeking purpose, peace, and presence during this transformative period. It can also be a wonderful keepsake for pregnant women.