Heaven in Her Arms : Why God Chose Mary to Raise His Son and What It Means for You

Jesus is Mary's son and Jesus is the Son of God. The God of the universe hand picked Mary to raise His Son! Mary was there the day Jesus was born and she was there the day he was crucified. Her story is deep and rich and has myriad lessons for any woman--mothers, daughters, sisters, friends. Mary's story reveals that a woman's heart is important to the Father. When God selected Mary," Hickem says, "He was looking for heart. God set out to find the precise woman who would give her heart to Him, completely and wholly. He wanted a woman with whom He could entrust His perfect Son. This was going to be no ordinary woman." "Heaven in Her Arms "will touch "your" heart if you are facing fear and uncertainty, wondering about leaving your plans behind, feeling a need for community and the support of other women, or wanting to deepen your life of faith. Hickem reflects on Mary's story and offers practical applications, as well as inspiring real-life stories from contemporary women. With a six-week Bible study for individuals or small groups, "Heaven in Her Arms "shows the life of faith Mary exemplified and God's tender heart for His daughters.

The life of Mary is explored to reveal practical truths to build a woman's faith.

Mary was there the day Jesus was born. She was there the day he was crucified. What happened in between offers a gold mine of faith-building principles for women. In The Heart of Heaven, author Catherine Hickem shows readers there is much that women can learn from this most famous female in the Bible.

With powerful Bible teaching and practical application any woman can use, this book shows that Mary is a role model of faith for all women. Some of the life-changing truths The Heart of Heaven reveals are:

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• Faith is central when facing fear and uncertainty
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• Obedience to God means leaving behind our plans
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• The heart of a woman is important to the Father
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• Praise has a deep purpose in shaping our relationship with God
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• A community of believers is essential to a life of faith

The God of the universe hand-picked Mary to raise his Son. What The Heart of Heaven unveils are the bedrock characteristics that, in God's design, empowered her to shape Jesus for his purpose on earth. Women everywhere can peer into this special life and discover a deeper faith, a God-honoring purpose for their lives, and the core of their identity as believers.

Love in the rear view mirror : Mary knew God looked at the heart A woman's greatest battle : Mary knew she couldn't embrace her fears There are no accidents : Mary knew God as master designer The true meaning of a question : Mary knew she could ask God questions In over her head : Mary knew she could not parent Jesus on her own The power of a selfless life : Mary knew her life was not her own Smart women know they need other women : Mary knew she needed support Mary's true legacy, her faith : Mary knew faith would be her witness A bold declaration : Mary knew to have a heart of praise Embracing the unknown : Mary knew being a mother would take her to difficult places A reflective heart : Mary knew she needed to ponder The gift of obedience : Mary knew obeying God would have its rewards When all you can give is yourself : Mary knew to be there when things got tough Every woman's challenge is letting go : she knew she would have to let her son follow his purpose Some things never change : Mary knew to stay connected Holding on when the darkness comes : Mary knew to trust God with her child The importance of staying connected : Mary knew to be a woman of prayer.