by Michele Cheresnick, Affiliation Coordinator

As winter settles in and the year draws to a close, the pace of ministry often quiets on the outside—but the spiritual work deepens. In Scripture, winter is often a season of waiting, preparing, and depending more fully on God’s sustaining presence. Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.”

For pregnancy help organizations, these months can bring unique challenges: clients facing holidays with uncertainty, families carrying heavy burdens, and staff weary from a year of pouring themselves out. Yet winter also invites us to a sacred stillness—a time to strengthen our roots in prayer, renew our trust in God’s faithfulness, and seek His wisdom for the year ahead.

As you reflect on the work accomplished and the lives touched, let your heart return again and again to the One who equips you. Each appointment, each conversation, each man or woman who walks through your doors is held in God’s compassionate hands. And He invites you to bring every concern, every need, and every hope before Him with confidence.

Finishing the year strong doesn’t come from striving; it comes from surrender—choosing prayer over pressure, supplication over self-reliance, and gratitude over worry. In this winter season, may you rest in the assurance that God is at work in the unseen places, preparing new life, new beginnings, and new mercies for the days to come.

Fundraising Friday

As our last day of PHAW, Lauri Campbell, Affiliation Coordinator, shares a special message:

Thoughtful Thursday

On this Thursday, Camille Cisneros, Affiliate Grant Specialist, shares a devotion with us:

Wellness Wednesday

This Wednesday, Valerie Harkins, Executive Director of the Maternity Housing Coalition, shares an important message:

Team Tuesday

Now be encouraged by Michele Cheresnick, Affiliation Coordinator:

Medical Monday

To start off this week, watch our first devotion by Kathy Jerman, Director of Affiliate Services:

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