The Shack

I ordered this book about a month ago and I know it was one God laid on my heart to read. I got it in the mail today and after getting home from work and spending time with Abe and Jenny, I decided to start reading it.

It is now 3 in the morning and my time inside its pages has awakened something deep inside of me. The story is heartbreaking and at times, it is almost more than I can bear. BUT...I haven't gotten to the best part of the book yet....when my character meets God.

I start looking at my own life in light of this novel and I believe God is faithfully drawing my own issues with Him to the surface. I admit I am afraid to go into these waters. Sometimes it's painful, sometimes I get scared, sometimes I'm anxious but behind all of those feelings, I know God is wanting to birth something bigger in me. It feels almost like a surprise.

And now, looking back on the past 2 years here in Minnesota, I see just how passionately God has been seeking my heart...all of my heart. I know that He did not will it to happen all as it has....we live in an evil world, but my God is loving...He IS LOVE. He's already won the battle.

So I say to God, "Bring it on! I'm ready to step out of this boat, confidently walking across the waves, through the wind to You!"