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Mess, Mercy, and Miracles Devotional Series

Life isn’t always tidy – but God is always faithful. This devotional series walks through everyday struggles with truth, hope, and practical faith you can actually live out.

Explore our collection of Christian devotional books, read daily faith-based devotionals, or find encouragement through prayers and Scripture.

Finding God’s Purpose in Every Season of Life

Life isn’t always tide – but God is always faithful. This devotional meets you in real-life moments with honest truth, encouragement, and reminders that God’s mercy and miracles are present in every season.

Applying God’s Purpose in Your Life

Faith grows when we move beyond reading and start living it. This companion workbook helps you reflect, apply, and walk out what God is teaching you through guided questions, prayers, and practical exercises.

Living Faith Out Loud

Faith isn’t meant to stay private. This book explores how to live out your faith in relationships, family dynamics, finances, loneliness, and everyday decisions – offering biblical truth for real-world living.

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Rose Waters Press exists to bring faith into real life – honest, hopeful, and grounded in God’s grace.

Founded by author Heide Watson, Rose Waters publishes devotionals and faith-based resources for those walking through life’s messy seasons and quiet miracles. Through the Mess, Mercy, and Miracles series, Heide encourages readers to see God’s hand in everyday moments and to grow a faith that’s lived out daily – not just on Sundays.

This is a space for real stories, real struggles, and a very real God who meets us right where we are.

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What Readers Are Saying

Our readers reviews speak volumes about our books.

A comforting and encouraging devotional filled with honesty and hope. The reflections are easy to relate to and gently remind you that God is present in every season. A beautiful read for anyone needing peace and reassurance.

Quillon Breckin, Goodreads Review

This devotional speaks straight to the heart. The truths are simple but powerful, and each entry encourages reflection, healing, and trust in God’s purpose. A meaningful start to a devotional series I’m excited to continue.

Taylor Zane, Goodreads Review

The raw, heartfelt testimony of a woman is beautiful. There were so many times I felt her words were my words, my thoughts. It’s just peaceful to know we all have been struggles. The book, pages are absolutely beautiful, and I could not put it down. Finished it in an hour because I felt every word.

Alecia Tolar Pitts, Amazon Review

This devotional truly spoke to me. Mess, Mercy, and Miracles is written with such honesty and grace, the author doesn’t shy away from real-life struggles but instead reminds us that God’s hand is steady through every season. What I love most is how relatable it feels; it’s a reminder that we’re all in this together, learning and growing through both the messes and the miracles.

Each reading left me feeling seen, understood, and encouraged to keep trusting God’s purpose for my life. It’s the kind of book you don’t just read once, you come back to it when you need hope, perspective, or simply a reminder of His mercy.

Renee Jackson, Amazon Review

This is such a great book! It was extremely well written and thought out. It would make the perfect gift with the workbook for someone of any age!

Dorothy Cunningham, Amazon Review

This devotional doesn’t tiptoe around real life, it meets you right in the chaos and still points you back to God’s peace. It’s raw, honest, and genuinely encouraging. I found myself laughing, tearing up, and reflecting all in one sitting.

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About Rose Waters Press

We write for the overlooked moments – because God often does His greatest work there.

Rose Waters Press is a faith-based publishing imprint created to offer devotionals, prayers, and encouragement for real life – not polished perfection.

We believe faith is often formed in ordinary moments, quiet struggles, and seasons where growth feels slow or unseen. Rose Waters Press exists to meet people right where they are, with truth rooted in Scripture, grace-filled reflection, and encouragement that speaks honestly to everyday life.

At Rose Waters Press, we don’t believe faith has to be loud, complicated, or perfectly put together to be powerful.

Our content is written for those navigating:

Waiting seasons
Healing journeys
Quiet faith
Small beginnings
Everyday obedience

We focus on depth without heaviness, hope without clichés, and truth that can be lived out – not just read.

You’re invited to explore devotionals, prayers, and reflections designed to strengthen faith, encourage perseverance, and remind you that God is still at work – even in the smallest seeds.

How Hard Is It to Get a Traditional Publisher?

Traditional publishing can be a great fit for some authors – but it is highly competitive and not the right path for everyone. Here’s what most authors should realistically expect:

Extremely Low Acceptance

An estimated 90–95% of manuscripts are rejected
Literary agents typically accept 1–2% of queries
Of those accepted by agents, only a small portion are sold to publishers

A Literary Agent Is Usually Required

Most traditional publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts
Authors must first secure a literary agent
Querying agents can take months or years, often with no response

Platform Matters (Especially for Faith-Based Books)

Publishers often expect authors to already have:

An established audience or email list
Speaking engagements or ministry reach
A strong social media or media presence

For faith-based nonfiction, platform is often as important as the manuscript itself.

Long Timelines

Even after acceptance:

Agent querying: 6–18 months
Submission to publishers: 6–12 months
Production after contract: 12–24 months

In many cases, it can take 2–3 years before a book is published.

Limited Creative Control

With traditional publishing:

Covers and titles are typically chosen by the publisher
Timelines and release dates are not author-controlled
Rights may be limited or tied up for years
Marketing support for new authors is often modest

No Guarantees

Even with a traditional deal:

Strong sales are not guaranteed
Many authors still handle much of their own promotion
Some books receive minimal marketing support

A Note for Authors

Traditional publishing is not “better” – it is simply more selective, slower, and more restrictive. Many authors choose alternative publishing paths that allow them to: