Held: 31 Biblical Reflections On God's Comfort And Care In The Storm Of A Miscarriage

• 31 devotional chapters including reflection and response sections
• 9 personal stories from writers including Courtney Reissig, Kristie Anyabwile, Lore Ferguson Wilbert, and Eric Schumacher
• Short list of recommended further reading
• Journaling space throughout

Author:

Abbey Wedgeworth is a wife, mother, and writer. The author of Held and the Training Young Hearts series, she is passionate about discipleship and Bible literacy, and loves to see the way that the gospel transforms how people think and live. Abbey lives on the South Carolina coast with her husband, David, and their three children.

Endorsements:

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

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 co-author of Hope When It Hurts

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 and Host, Journeywomen podcast

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.
--Timothy Lane, author of How People Change; President of the Institute for Pastoral Care

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-Allenson, Director of Training and Resources at Biblical Counselling UK

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, Bible teacher and author of the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series

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

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 Rendall Risner, Author, The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering

Abbey Wedgeworth writes with the compassion and grace of someone who's walked this uniquely painful road, journeying alongside the reader to acknowledge the isolating and often unspoken struggles of miscarriage, while gently pointing her to the riches of Christ's comfort, hope, and truth. If you've walked through a miscarriage or know someone who has, this book will meet you where you are and offer you what you most need.
--Sarah Walton, Author, Hope When It Hurts