Wednesday, July 30, 2008

An infinite God can give all of himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others.        -A.W. Tozer

Over the last week I read through an amazing book called The Shack. I am not going to ruin what happens because I truly believe everyone should read this book. My favorite thing about the book, even though it is fiction, is that it paints what I believe to be the most accurate and true picture of God. I found myself crying and laughing unstoppable waterfalls of tears. Here are 2 of my favorite parts of the book (don't worry, I am not ruining it)!

1) On the topic of true submission, a fictional Jesus explains to the main character: "Genuine relationships are marked by submission even when your choices are not helpful or healthy. I am as much submitted to the Father as He is to me, and the Holy Spirit is to us as we are to the Holy Spirit." The last line here is what really got me, check it out: "In fact we (God) are submitted to every person the same way."

2) On the topic of religion and if all roads lead to Jesus, fictional Jesus says, " Christian, Mormon, Buddhist, Atheist, Democrat, Republican, whatever it is, only one road leads to the Father, but I will travel any road to find you."

Both of these thoughts just overwhelm me. Sometimes we get so lost in our own lives trying to please God that we forget we can't earn any more love. He loves us completely!! 100%

Please read this book! Whoever you are, wherever you are at in your life, I promise it will change your outlook on life forever!!!  

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