It amazes me how God uses the smallest things in our lives to renew our spirits. This may sound weird but if you have ever read a Karen Kingsbury book I think you'll completely understand.
I was extremely blessed though that God allowed me to read each book in the part of my life he did. Each book... no seriously... each book in this series has hit a similar part in my life at the exact time I was reading them. If I would've gotten them the day they came out they would not have had the same meaning to me. Does that make sense? The last book... this time in my life... God has not disappointed. Not that I was thinking about this when my husband said "please get the book it's an incredible sale price. You can't put it back again.", but God had other plans. As early as chapter 3, last night, I was in tears of thanks to God again for his wonderful words and guidance through these pages of fiction. It amazes me how if the night before I would've just kept reading a little longer the words on the page would have been just that words. Instead almost every time I put it down and come back that section will be what my soul needs to get through what it's going through. The verses are perfect. Like they were written just for me.
The part in the book I was at went along EXACTLY with my questions lately and mixed feeling about this move that has only taken place 4 1/2 months ago. It was amazing to watch the confusion going on in Bailey and her words of working through the confusion finally bring the words to the exact feelings I have been lately. Feelings I have been struggling with trying to explain.
"What am I feeling, God?... Help me find the peace I felt a month ago." pg. 46
While, I am certain Bailey's turn of events in her life will diff from mine I am resting in peace as God spoke directly to me last night. Assuring me my failure has been forgiven and he is guiding my steps. I promise you reading a Karen Kingsbury book is like reading a personal conversation/sermon with God. It is Scripture filled and uplifting to your soul no matter the book. It really is "Life-Changing Fiction."
I know it is fiction but these books inspire me to pray deeper. Tell God exactly what I am feeling. Be real with him. Ask him pinpoint questions with direction.
"Okay, God... what do you want me to hear? What are you saying?" pg. 49
I am so thankful for these moments. These small unexpected moments where God speaks right to my heart and shows me it's OK to say exactly what I'm thinking. These moments have brought out a new way of journaling for me too. A relationship of seeking God I've never known before. I had lost sight of that. I had turned 108 degree difference, if you will, to what I had been guided to on how to pursue him. Last night, he guided me back. It was gentle and loving {no pun intended} just the way God leads his children.
Today I am renewed, seeking, and have turned back around. My heart feels lighter.
God rocks like that and I need to hold tight to
In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9
1 comment:
I agree! I LOVE all her books and so many time the Lord has used her writing to speak to me. I got to hear her speak last year and she's just as wonderful of a speaker as she is a writer!
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