Saturday, September 13, 2008

The Shack

I just finished reading The Shack by William P. Young, as recommended by Stacy. I am blown away. If you have not read it, read it now! It is a mindblowing work of fiction that is so inspiring and boundary erasing. I don't want to give anything away. Let's just say that although it is fiction, you will walk away, either with a changed perspective of who God is, or at least questioning who you perceive Him to be. It is so simple, yet so complex. God's love for us is so deep and so infinite that we cannot even comprehend it. I know that I tend to run from it, and hide from it because I don't deserve it. Which is almost laughable after reading this. It makes me wonder how on earth did I make everything so complicated? He loves me. He loves me, and you and every one of his children in a capacity that goes beyond our understanding as humans. The closest illustration is how we love our own children, good or bad, naughty or nice. I'm just so inspired. I want to be in a close relationship with Him. Let go of the guilt and just be, and live in His love. And let His love pour out to all those around me. The book also gives an amazing illustration of the trinity. It's just cool. Read it now!!! You won't be disappointed!

3 comments:

Stacy Minor said...

I am glad you loved it. Now you know why I am on my third time of reading it. It has caught on like wild fire at our church. Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

Tracy said...

Hey Jo --

I finished the book about a month ago. Although I liked it, I have to admit it took me a little while to get through the ending. I also struggled a bit with some of the things he wrote...

VIVIFY said...

If no one else wants to borrow it, I would love to =)
(Taryn is so cute!)

- ang