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The Shack.....

Ok well I have just finished reading The Shack and was truly blown away by it.  I would advise everyone to read it and I have a copy if anyone wants to borrow it!!!

I just wanted to share just a few of the lines that touched me and made me question and think about so much...

"Genuine relationships are marked by submission, even when your choices are not helpful or healthy..."

"As you grow in relationship with me [Jesus] what you do will simply reflect who you really are..."

"Grace doesn't depend on suffering to exist, but where there is suffering you will find grace in many facets and colours..."

"Guilt will never help you find freedom in God..."

"It is not the nature of love to force a relationship, but it is the nature of love to open the way..."

"Emotions are the colours of the soul; they are spectacular and incredible..."

"God has never been disappointed in me..."

"Forgiveness in no way requires that you trust the one you forgive... forgiveness does not excuse anything..."

"Don't ever discount the works of your tears.  They can be healing water and a stream of joy.  Sometimes they are the best words a soul can speak..."

Comments

Wings of Eagles said…
Oh Emma I completely agree. I haven't finished it yet but just love it. It is such a beautiful book and also a timely reminder (in parts) and eyeopener (in others).
Brilliant.

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