The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith
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- Author：Gretchen Saffles
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Summary
Discover the bottomless， refreshing Well of God's Word--and experience a fullness and peace beyond your circumstances。
In the chaos of our everyday， it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture。 We want more of Jesus， but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity。 And while that may buoy us for a time， we're often left feeling dried up， discouraged， and longing for more。
Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish。 In The Well-Watered Woman， Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness， the Word of freedom， and the Way of fruitfulness。 She teaches that God's Word will satisfy us for all eternity。
Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender， Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him， seeks Him， and follows Him into freedom。
In the chaos of our everyday， it can be difficult to live out and apply the truths of Scripture。 We want more of Jesus， but we find ourselves looking to our own lives and accomplishments for our worth and identity。 And while that may buoy us for a time， we're often left feeling dried up， discouraged， and longing for more。
Gretchen Saffles knows what it's like to feel overwhelmed and unable to flourish。 In The Well-Watered Woman， Gretchen leads us to the Well of fullness， the Word of freedom， and the Way of fruitfulness。 She teaches that God's Word will satisfy us for all eternity。
Using Scripture and her own personal story of surrender， Gretchen offers spiritually hungry women tangible tools to not only know Jesus more but to live a life that thoroughly enjoys Him， seeks Him， and follows Him into freedom。
Reviews
Mandy
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Loved every word of this beautiful book。 This is a must read。 You’ll be inspired。 You’ll cry。 Most importantly， you’ll pick up your Bible and drink deeply from the word of God。
Jordan
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Such a refreshing book。 Gretchen points you to Christ and the truth of the gospel on every page。 Definitely a book I’ll come back to time and time again。
Bethany Broderick
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I left this book feeling so refreshed。 Gretchen writes simple but powerful truths that point us to Jesus， the only one who can satisfy us and grow us into who God has called us to be。
Ashlee Francois
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I’ll def go back to this book as it was an encouragement to me to keep pursuing Him。
Melissa
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I really enjoyed reading through this book！！！ Gave me biblical perspective for my day/week。 There is a well watered life journal that I think I’m going to purchase and reread this book and do the journal with it！
Evangeline
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Well written， encouraging， and inspiring！
Heather Lindsey
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A MUST READ BOOK！！！！ Get ready to have your heart encouraged and your eyes fixed on Jesus 🥰
Creative Warrior
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Great job author， I really like your writing style。 I suggest you join N0velStar’s writing competition， you might be their next big star。t
Lisa Dean
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Gretchen uses Scripture and her own personal experiences/struggles to encourage women to seek Christ daily。 She encourages women to put God first， to seek Him before we start our day。 I love her slogan "Word before World"。 It's such a wonderful reminder of how important it is to have God's Word in our hearts because worldly distractions will come， and we need to be clothed in the armor of God。 She teaches that if we abide in Him we will grow and flourish in Him。 I feel like this book is written Gretchen uses Scripture and her own personal experiences/struggles to encourage women to seek Christ daily。 She encourages women to put God first， to seek Him before we start our day。 I love her slogan "Word before World"。 It's such a wonderful reminder of how important it is to have God's Word in our hearts because worldly distractions will come， and we need to be clothed in the armor of God。 She teaches that if we abide in Him we will grow and flourish in Him。 I feel like this book is written for women of all ages and all stages in life。 Each of our prayer/quiet time will look different and that's ok as long as our hearts are truly surrendered and seeking Him。 I highly recommend this book。**I was given a complimentary copy of this book by Netgalley and the publisher。 All opinions expressed are my own。** 。。。more
Jennifer Yates
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Inspirational！
Jackie Eason
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I started following Gretchen on social media and appreciate how down to earth and kind she is in her ministry to others。 This was very easy to read through， even though the chapters were a little lengthy to read in one sitting。 Her chapter about abiding was the most helpful in the book for me。 The introductions for each chapter about “The Story of the Thirsty Woman” were confusing for me， especially since they were written in third person。 Overall， I think this could be especially useful for new I started following Gretchen on social media and appreciate how down to earth and kind she is in her ministry to others。 This was very easy to read through， even though the chapters were a little lengthy to read in one sitting。 Her chapter about abiding was the most helpful in the book for me。 The introductions for each chapter about “The Story of the Thirsty Woman” were confusing for me， especially since they were written in third person。 Overall， I think this could be especially useful for new believers。 。。。more
Pam
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This is certainly an encouraging listen with simple and organized reminders for what is most important in life。 My favorite chapter was the one about the wildflowers。 Beautiful comparison and reminder。 Gorgeous book cover。
Andrea
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This book is like a cup of cold water to a thirsty sister。 I am so glad that I was able to be a part of the launch team。 I recommend this book to any sister who is longing for a deeper walk with Jesus。 This book will point you to Him， over and over。 Excellent， encouraging read！
Nicole
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My soul and walk with the Lord has felt dry lately and this book was just what I needed。 It was full of truth and encouragement and each page pointed me to Jesus。 I finished the book with a desire to dig into God’s Word and find my identity and strength in Him。 This book will resonate with women of all ages and stages of life。 I highly recommend it！
Connie
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“The goal of a well watered woman isn’t to be someone， but to know someone。” This was a fantastically rich and edifying read， and one that I know I will continue to come back to over the years。 She writes very authentically about her own struggles and provides a handful of beautifully humbling illustrations and suggestions to encourage the reader in their own spiritual journey in coming to know the Gardener， and always from a biblical stance。 The book itself is also stunning - hardback edition w “The goal of a well watered woman isn’t to be someone， but to know someone。” This was a fantastically rich and edifying read， and one that I know I will continue to come back to over the years。 She writes very authentically about her own struggles and provides a handful of beautifully humbling illustrations and suggestions to encourage the reader in their own spiritual journey in coming to know the Gardener， and always from a biblical stance。 The book itself is also stunning - hardback edition with a beautiful cover。 I hope she writes some more material because I’ll certainly be reading it based on this！ 。。。more
Gracie Shadowen
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I was a little disappointed with this one， I just found it very repetitive。 It was a great reminder growth in Christ can be painful， but beautiful at the same time。
Heather
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I’ve followed the author’s ministry for years and have been repeatedly blessed by her content and the resources she provides。 I expected this， her debut book， to be full of the Gospel encouragement I’ve come to associate with her， and wow， it did not disappoint！ Gretchen has a contagious heart for Christ that shines brightly in this book。 It’s a fluid， accessible read， and she does an excellent job using her own life stories as entry points into broader spiritual concepts。 The book is brilliantl I’ve followed the author’s ministry for years and have been repeatedly blessed by her content and the resources she provides。 I expected this， her debut book， to be full of the Gospel encouragement I’ve come to associate with her， and wow， it did not disappoint！ Gretchen has a contagious heart for Christ that shines brightly in this book。 It’s a fluid， accessible read， and she does an excellent job using her own life stories as entry points into broader spiritual concepts。 The book is brilliantly structured into three sections: The Well， The Word， The Way。 Part One （The Well） covers the “how” and “where” do we often search for life？ Like plants need water， our souls need nourishment， but where do we find lasting nourishment？ Part Two （The Word） answers this question with the exhortation to throw down our roots deep into the soil of the Word and find our life source in Christ。 Part Three （The Way） is the practical walking out of the message。 What does this look like in our daily lives？ How do we practically apply this message？ Each chapter within the sections begins with the story of a Thirsty Woman， and each chapter ends with a Well-Watered Woman statement that succinctly sums up the overarching message of the chapter。 Excellently organized and lovingly structured！ This would be a wonderful book to read with friends， and there’s a free Discussion Guide you can download to help facilitate a group setting。 I highly recommend this book！ 。。。more
alwayss。rejoice
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Encouragement after encouragement。 Gretchen’s love for Jesus shines through and it’s so contagious。
Eliza Aragon
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This book will absolutely change your life！ It is the book I never knew I needed right now。 Gretchen knew everything we all needed to hear at this time in our lives。 I literally could not put it down。 I will definitely keep it by my bedside and refer to it as need be。 Thank you， Gretchen， for such a fantastic read！
Yesenia
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This book has been encouraging and leads you to Christ。 Gretchen is incredibly gifted and honors the Lord by encouraging women to get into the Word to know Him and love Him more deeply。 It really is an incredible book。 Highly recommend to ALL women。
Beth Allison
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This is an amazing book！ It's full of words of truth and encouragement。 Gretchen writes with compassion and authenticity。 If you know you need more of Jesus and less of the world， read this book！ I highly recommend it！ This is an amazing book！ It's full of words of truth and encouragement。 Gretchen writes with compassion and authenticity。 If you know you need more of Jesus and less of the world， read this book！ I highly recommend it！ 。。。more
Tracye Goad
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Beautifully written and designed book！ Though it's not necessarily a "new" message for those of us who have walked a long faith journey， it IS refreshing because it reiterates what's important and what matters most: His Word and our relationship with Him。 I found this book to be perfect encouragement to get through a dry， hard， heavy season I am in。 It reminded me often to remain consistent in spending time with Him， maintaining my root system， and that no time with Him will ever be wasted。 Gret Beautifully written and designed book！ Though it's not necessarily a "new" message for those of us who have walked a long faith journey， it IS refreshing because it reiterates what's important and what matters most: His Word and our relationship with Him。 I found this book to be perfect encouragement to get through a dry， hard， heavy season I am in。 It reminded me often to remain consistent in spending time with Him， maintaining my root system， and that no time with Him will ever be wasted。 Gretchen's heart is definitely one that is surrendered to Him and it shows in her writing。 。。。more
Stacy McClelland
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I am loving every thoughtfully and inspired word within the pages of this book。 I will probably read it a second time just to savor and allow God to use Gretchen’s thoughtfully written questions and metaphors run a deeper course through my heart and life。 For instance， these words from Gretchen Saffles resonated deeply with me:“Tears can be a watering that God uses to grow， nourish， and heal us from the inside out。”You see， I am a crier。 And in these words I finally find freedom， release， and pe I am loving every thoughtfully and inspired word within the pages of this book。 I will probably read it a second time just to savor and allow God to use Gretchen’s thoughtfully written questions and metaphors run a deeper course through my heart and life。 For instance， these words from Gretchen Saffles resonated deeply with me:“Tears can be a watering that God uses to grow， nourish， and heal us from the inside out。”You see， I am a crier。 And in these words I finally find freedom， release， and peace in who I am knowing it’s ok to cry。I have wrestled all my life with how easily the tears can flow， whether from sadness or joy。 I have wrestled with feelings of feeling weak or inferior because tears can so freely flow down my cheeks。 I have wrestled with being misunderstood by many because the tears well up and have to be quickly brushed away （hoping they go unnoticed）。But God gave us tears to express our emotion。 He collects them and He designed them to help “grow， nourish， & heal us from the inside out。”As one who feels deeply， I am moved to thankfulness and gratitude for the beauty of tears and the ability to release。 And serving a tender God who created them， collects them， and shoulders all the reasons they fall。 Thank you， Jesus。Do you know the love of our Savior and Creator？ If so， or if not， enjoy opening His Word and this book to go deeper into a loving and believing relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ。 。。。more
Michelle Soliz
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This is an incredible resource for guiding women back to the well of Jesus’ life giving， life changing water！！ There are a lot of scripture references， beautiful examples of other women to relate to， and truths to cling to！！ It’s a beautiful treasure to give to women young and old so they too can live by the well and stay filled with the love of Christ！！
Jenifer Metzger
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Love The Well Watered Woman！ Gretchen shares from her heart in a way that feels like I’m sitting with a friend sharing deep and meaningful conversations。 This book will encourage and inspire you。
Reatta Walker
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Love this book！ It’s full of encouragement for a dry soul。 The words in this book are life giving especially after such a hard year in 2020。 You will not regret reading this book！
Gina Fox
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To say I love this book is putting it mildly！ Gretchen has taken everything she has been doing for years with her company and put it into this book。 It is so encouraging， thoughtful and full of the wisdom and understanding we all need to have as daughters of God。 I recommend this to any woman who is feeling as though their relationship with God needs refreshing and also to any new believer。 It will be a book that you will turn to again and again over the years！"Rather， the well-watered life must To say I love this book is putting it mildly！ Gretchen has taken everything she has been doing for years with her company and put it into this book。 It is so encouraging， thoughtful and full of the wisdom and understanding we all need to have as daughters of God。 I recommend this to any woman who is feeling as though their relationship with God needs refreshing and also to any new believer。 It will be a book that you will turn to again and again over the years！"Rather， the well-watered life must be fought for， invested in， and tended to with love。 It is the kind of life we were created to live， and it's the kind of life Jesus came to give" （pg。 2）。 。。。more
Amy Wackerhagen
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I have been following the ministry， Well Watered Woman and its founder Gretchen Saffles and have been anticipating her books release。 The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth， Growing in Grace， Flourishing in Faith did not disappoint。 Gretchen writes with such truth and vulnerability。 Throughout the book she points to the truth of the Gospel。 I love how she separates the book into three parts， The Well， The Word， and the Way。 She speaks truth but also shares practical examples。 This book will enc I have been following the ministry， Well Watered Woman and its founder Gretchen Saffles and have been anticipating her books release。 The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth， Growing in Grace， Flourishing in Faith did not disappoint。 Gretchen writes with such truth and vulnerability。 Throughout the book she points to the truth of the Gospel。 I love how she separates the book into three parts， The Well， The Word， and the Way。 She speaks truth but also shares practical examples。 This book will encourage you and point you to Jesus。I received this book via Netgalley。 All opinions are my own。 。。。more
Caitlin （CMAReads）
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Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for the free book。This was a book rich in theology and relatable experiences。 I loved how the author shared her story and about seeking Jesus through easy to relate to metaphors based on gardening and being well watered。 The book is split into three parts that encourage women in The Well， The Word， and The Way。 I liked how each part built off of the previous one， while always pointing the reader back to Christ and his promises。 She gives encouragement and sugge Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for the free book。This was a book rich in theology and relatable experiences。 I loved how the author shared her story and about seeking Jesus through easy to relate to metaphors based on gardening and being well watered。 The book is split into three parts that encourage women in The Well， The Word， and The Way。 I liked how each part built off of the previous one， while always pointing the reader back to Christ and his promises。 She gives encouragement and suggestions for those in all different kinds of seasons on how to connect with Jesus throughout these different sections。 I felt like one of the goals of this book was to encourage the reader to move deeper in relationship with Christ and with the ideas presented in this book， I think that all readers will get something out of it and will have their well tapping into the living water。 。。。more
Rachel Thompson
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