BY SARAH HUMPHREY, ILLUSTRATED BY EMILY LITTLE
From author, mother, and holistic wellness advocate Sarah Humphrey comes a heartfelt devotional filled with guidance and spiritual wisdom for mothers everywhere.
40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood offers mothers the chance to dive more deeply into what it means to understand your identity, let go of comparison, and embrace the beautiful mess that so often defines motherhood. With poignant truths on self-care, grace, and spirituality, Humphrey shares her wisdom for the joyful moments, the difficult moments, and each moment in between. Humphrey’s devotional provides reflection and contemplation amidst the hurry of motherhood, and encourages mothers to meditate on their own unique and invaluable identity.
Spanning 40 days, Humphrey draws from her own experience to offer readers authentic and thoughtful advice on how to slow down, be present, and meditate on God’s word—even when life seems out of control. Humphrey’s devotional touches on topics such as:
- Understanding your identity
- Learning to nurture yourself
- Transforming your habits
- Letting go of comparison
- Coping with loss
- Setting boundaries and finding support
Humphrey’s thoughtful, sincere advice and heartfelt observations are an encouragement to readers in this soul-stirring devotional dedicated to the beauty (and mess) of motherhood.
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Product Details
- Publisher: Dexterity (April 4, 2023)
- Length: 208 pages
- Printed Hardcover ISBN: 9781947297623
- eBook ISBN: 9781947297630
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About the Author

SARAH HUMPHREY is an author, voice actor, and holistic-wellness advocate. Her writing for mothers and tweens has been featured in stores around the country in 40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood and Solomon Says Devotional while her voice can be heard in popular commercials and audiobooks. She also co-hosts The Bible for Kids Podcast. She currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where she enjoys spending time with her kids and (occasionally) sneaking coffee into the movies on date night.

EMILY LITTLE is a mixed media artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Little uses layering of color and texture to create artwork that has been featured on home decor, gifts and seasonal lines through Creative Co-op, a wholesale company that licenses select images for products. This successful collaboration has allowed Emily’s bright and happy artwork to grace homes all over the world.
Reviews and Endorsements
“Wanting what’s best for our kids is not enough to actually give them what’s best. It’s the in-between grit and details that makes our lives as mothers reality. In 40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood, Sarah helps us with just that. She provides Scripture references, emotional tools, and simple prayers to guide and encourage her readers in their mothering journeys. Each day is hearty enough to invite deep connection to God, prayer, and peace but also brief enough to meet a busy mom right where she is, simply for fifteen minutes. Maybe you don’t have an hour or two a day to sit down and read, but I guarantee you have time to rest and relish in these daily devotions. They will not only enlighten your day with purpose, joy, and hope, but they will encourage, empower, and meet you where you are in the thick of your motherhood.”
— Megan Alexander, Author of Faith in the Spotlight, One More Hug, and The Magic of a Small Town Christmas; National correspondent at CBS/Paramount Entertainment