Waddle
uses a play on her last name in this short but powerful book about
getting our life in order. A duckling imprints what he first sees. It
is done for the animal's own well being. Waddle wants us to imprint
too. We need to follow the Savior for our own well being. We are to
follow the imprint of God in everything.
The
call to follow God was imprinted on our heart when we first saw Jesus
as our Savior. Getting our ducks in a row means letting God lead.
Everything else will fall into place.
The
first “duck” is marriage and being a wife. Next are the ABCs of
parenting. Then comes relating to those outside our home, including
neighbors and strangers. Next is taking care of ourself (and this
“duck” is this far down the line for a reason). Waddle also writes
about finances, with some practical suggestions, keeping house (a
chapter for the “messies”), and work, whether inside or outside
the home. She reminds us that we need to rest and recommends we honor
a weekly Sabbath.
I
like the way Waddle brings everything back to our relationship with
the Lord. Waddle says the most important parts of our lives to keep
in order are our relationships so she has concentrated on them in
this book. For those who want to go beyond what she has given, Waddle
provides links to further resources, such as on parenting and
finances, and also recommends books.
This
little book is not overwhelming. It would be great for busy wives and
moms. Questions included at the end of each chapter are good for
personal reflection and could be used in a small group too.
In
the end, Waddle reminds us that it is all by grace. We'll never have all
our ducts perfectly in a row. But we do look to the One Who does have
it all together.
Jennifer
Waddle encourages others as an author, speaker, and musician. She
contributes to WomensMinistryTools.com and has also written Scarves
of White...Replacing Our Issues with the Covering of Christ. Wife of
23 years, mother of four, and nana of two, she lives with a beautiful
view of the Rocky Mountains. You can find out more at
www.jenniferwaddleonline.com.
Amazon
Digital Services, about 65 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the author
for an independent and honest review.
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