This book challenged the way I think about the way I think. In a really good way I might add. I really don't know where to begin, so I will just wander around a bit.
God is good. It is not that he does good things, or is proactive toward goodness. God is just good and so good it is way beyond my pitiful imagination
When I read "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever" I now think of course He is because in Him Yesterday, today and tomorrow are all just in the phrase "He is".
"God so loved the world" has a brand new meaning to me. "I am that I am" is so much fresher than it was.
One of the greatest gifts that God ever gave me was the gift of choice and I have abused it so badly when it comes to how I choose to relate to Him.
I really could go on and on, but I will not. I am reading the book again starting right where we go into the shack. I want all of those incredible insights to the love, grace and mercy of God to roll over my mind and my soul over and over and over again.
I usually relate experiences like this one to songs because I love music so much. It gives me a hook to hang my hat on. This is the song that comes to mind when I think about this book.
He Was There All The Time
Never again will I search for a fake rainbows end
Now that I’ve found the answer my life is just starting to rhyme
Sharing each new day with Him is a breath of fresh life
Oh what I've missed He's been waiting right here all the time
Now that I’ve found the answer my life is just starting to rhyme
Sharing each new day with Him is a breath of fresh life
Oh what I've missed He's been waiting right here all the time
- Chorus
He was there all the time
He was there all the time
Waiting patiently in line
He was there all the time
Thanks for allowing me some time off from this little thing that I do every morning. God bless all of you that read this blog.
6 comments:
I've been waiting to read what you had to say about this! And it's left me wanting more of your insight. I love this book and am re-reading it myself but I started at the beginning again since it's been awhile. The way God's love was portrayed was what really made an impact on me the first time. And how he chooses to relate his love to us in ways that really can make a difference in our lives. And it challenged me to think about how I relate to him. I am thankful for William P. Young and the journey he took me on to The Shack.
A co-worker dropped this book on my desk yesterday. I mentioned it one day at a lunch meeting and that I was intrigued because some people say it's a life changer and other complete heresy.
I'll be reading it this week, but...
From a theological premise, what did you think?
Thanks for sharing your experience in a song. Many times I've found myself sitting on the couch ruminating over a problem and potential solutions. What a great reminder that He is always there waiting patiently for me to talk to Him about it so that He can provide the perfect solution.
I thought it was great, too. It says again that God is . . . all things, the beginning and the end, knows the beginning and the end, He knows where to meet us, and all of our needs. The was a great novel. It was a brilliant portrayal of the Holy Spirit and Jesus and God. The story was developed precept upon precept. In the beginning . . . to life eternal.
Pastor Steve,
My mother-in-law shared your entire message with me this afternoon, sorry I wasn't there. But, thank you for allowing God to use you to speak His Word. God bless, talk with you soon, Pat(FCA)
Thank you for letting me read The Shack. What an amazing book. I loved the perspective is gave of God's love and His presence, that it is there all the time, whether we feel it or not, He is there. I was also moved by the feeling of unconditional love. None of us deserve it or have to earn it, He just loves us. I am buying my own copy because I need to read it again and let the message sink deeper into my soul. Thanks again and I am ready to "uncaged"!!
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