Thursday, July 31, 2008

Speechless


I just finished a book today that I feel everyone should read! It was seriously life changing for me and the way I think about the Lord and his place in my life. I know that some of you will know what I am talking about and there will be others who think I am just a Jesus freak or something (that's okay with me)! I know for so many people the biggest question is why would Jesus cause so much pain or better yet why does he allow such bad things to happen to such good people? As valid as that question is there has never been a good answer, has there? Every one of us has a shack of our own, we are a bruised and broken society. What are you dealing with Do you need healing in some area of your life? Well, this book provides one of the best depictions of what our God really feels and thinks and is such an amazing book of healing. I will share with you one of the passages that stood out to me. This passage is speaking in reference to unspeakable tragedies and this is God's remark..."Don't ever assume that my(God) using something (speaking of tragedies) means I caused it or that I need it to accomplish my purposes. That will only lead you to false notions about me. Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colors." Are you kidding me? I am so blown away by the message in this book that I am rendered speechless.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'll definitely check this out!

Ann said...

Sounds interesting Kim - thanks! xx

InkyAndScrappy said...

I have something for you on my blog dear.

Felicia Fernandez said...

Thank you so much for suggesting this book! I read it and it was so amazing!!!!!! I'm telling everyone about it and finding so many others who have already read it. I don't know if I've ever read anything that has struck me to the core like this has. I want to re-read it and mark passages that really make me stop and think. It truly is something everyone needs to read.