Before you became a mum, maybe you had visions of cuddling your little one on your lap and sharing a Bible story with them before tucking them into bed, grabbing your own Bible and spending time thanking God for His wonderful gift.

Then your child was born, and between chronic sleep deprivation, an ever-growing laundry pile and the battle to get your little darling to sit still even for a minute, you soon found your fantasies had less substance than the layer of dust on your untouched Bible.

I get it.

There's no denying that being a Christian mum is hard. Balancing the demands of motherhood with your own walk with God can feel like an impossible juggling act. But while your relationship with God may have changed since your children were born, He hasn't stopped talking to you - in fact, motherhood itself can be the key to unlocking a greater depth of intimacy.

These 37 quick and easy-to-follow Bible studies on the theme of motherhood are designed to slot into even the most hectic of routines. Instead of seeing your children as an obstacle to your Christian walk, you'll discover some of the many spiritual blessings that come from your new perspective as a mother of young children.

CLAIRE CROSS is an author, editor and mum, though not necessarily in that order. She lives in Southampton with her husband Mark and children Jonah (9), Anna (5) and Aliza (3).