As the holidays draw near, many of us are starting to decorate and putting out our beloved nativities. The baby Jesus is central to the nativity, of course, but there is one other figure that we often think more about during this time of year... a young girl who said yes when it would have been easier to say no: Mary.
During the season we sing songs like 'Mary, Did You Know?' and 'What Child is This' that remind us of that important role Mary played. Throughout the Gospels we are given a few other moments to learn more about her, but if I'm being honest, I've never given much thought to who she was outside of those moments... or what other lessons we might learn by looking at her life and her faith. Today, I'm sharing a beautiful new book that can help us to do just that: Let It Be Me by Mary Aloe.
Take a look:
A beautiful gift and daily companion inspired by Mother Mary, to bring clarity, strength, and grace into your everyday life.
Your “yes” changes everything.
Let It Be Me invites you into 100 powerful devotions forged by Mary, Mother of Jesus’s courageous yes, and the lifelong journey that followed. Mary’s story becomes a mirror for your own moments of uncertainty, grief, hope, and everyday resilience.
At the heart of this collection is a practice the author calls “Marynating”—the intentional act of immersing yourself in Mary’s virtues, compassion, and wisdom so her example can gently shape and transform your life. Each devotion pairs thoughtful insight with a practical reflection and a simple prayer designed to help you gain clarity when life feels uncertain, strengthen your inner courage, and stay grounded in what truly matters day to day.
This book invites you to be more present, more honest, and more open to growth in the middle of real life. Whether you’re navigating change, searching for meaning, or simply craving a moment of calm, these reflections offer grounded encouragement for the everyday moments that often matter the most.
This is the author, film producer Mary Aloe's, first book and was inspired by Mary- a movie she produced with millions of views on Netflix. (You can learn more about her movies here: https://maryaloe.com/press )
The book contains 100 devotions taking a look at what we can learn from Mary's life... both looking at the scriptures and historical context of the time... meaning some creative assumptions may have been made in the details we aren't given, but all based on research and evidence. This book can be used in several ways, some of the suggestions included: a devotion a day for 100 days, reading a section based on where you are in your own life, reading in its entirety from start to finish, or just allowing the pages to fall open and reading where it lands. For the sake of this review, I flipped around a bit...reading several in order, then flipping through to read a little from other sections, but I have not read its entirety. What I have read though has been really beautifully written... they do have almost a lyrical quality to the storytelling but were also easy to follow along with. She takes you right into Mary's life and those traits that we can learn from her: her faithfulness, her strength, her willingness to trust God, and more. I very much look forward to exploring this book more.
Learn more and purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/4dRJ36N
You can also get a free companion workbook when you submit a receipt!
And there's a chance to win too! Enter here: https://www.blessedfreebies.com/let-it-be-me-giveaway.html
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