Perfectly Knit

Praying Powerfully in Pregnancy

Christian - Living
571 Pages
Reviewed on 09/04/2025
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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.

K.C. Finn

Perfectly Knit: Praying Powerfully in Pregnancy by Marie Lynch is a gentle, beautifully structured devotional that walks expectant mothers through pregnancy with faith, grace, and reflection. Organized week by week to align with the baby’s development, each entry combines scriptural encouragement, practical prayer prompts, and lovely illustrations that highlight the miracle of life. This work is like a spiritual companion, offering space for journaling, emotional release, and a deeper connection to God and the child growing within. Whether you're experiencing your first pregnancy or your fifth, the warmth and wisdom in these pages are sure to feel both comforting and empowering.

Author Marie Lynch writes in a personal style that is sure to make readers feel connected to her words, and there's a tenderness that comes from experience and deep spiritual conviction on every page. I loved how this book honored both the biological and emotional sides of pregnancy for a fully rounded approach, and it made the sacred aspects feel accessible, not abstract. The blend of prayer and science was especially meaningful to the author as it felt very passionately expressed. The powerful energy in her writing comes through to show readers the important connections, body and soul, that we have with one another when life is created. The devotional doesn’t shy away from the worries and waiting of pregnancy, but meets them with hope and trust. Overall, Perfectly Knit is a heartfelt and enriching resource for mothers who want to walk through pregnancy with purpose, prayer, and peace.

Danelle Petersen

Feeling anxious about your pregnancy? Let Marie Lynch’s Perfectly Knit: Praying Powerfully in Pregnancy soothe all your fears and worries. Written with wisdom, knowledge, and kindness, Perfectly Knit emphasizes the most fundamental prayer of all—praying for your child’s life. A mother’s love for her child is unique and incomparable, and if you have picked this book, you have made the right choice. It is packed with positive energy and a beautiful message. Marie will guide you from the first day of your pregnancy to the day you meet your precious bundle, which is quite a journey! In Perfectly Knit, Marie includes wonderful and thoughtful Bible verses for this preparation period. It is a beautiful guide written just for you, Momma.

I felt warmth each time Marie mentioned the word 'Momma.' It is usually the first word a child utters, and I felt this personal bond with Marie as a fellow momma. Perfectly Knit is what every mother-to-be needs on her shelf! Marie Lynch exudes love in her writing, and she soothes feelings of anxiety with her positivity and gentle encouragement. I also loved Marie’s wonderful reminders that our Father is in control and we have nothing to fear. I also enjoyed how Marie walks us through the different stages of the baby’s development, as it was fascinating and lends a magical element to this special period in a woman’s life. I am grateful to Marie for including this process. Perfectly Knit is worth every penny.