Yet Another Post On The Shack

I am really enjoying this book by Paul Young. I love some of the things he puts in there. For example, God the Father was speaking to Mack (the main character). By the way, if you don't know what happened to Mack but you still want to read the book, just skip down a few lines cause I'm gonna tell what happens. Mack's daughter died at this shack place, and he received a letter in the mail from God telling him to go there. Well it turns out obviously he goes there, and this book is just about his/your relationship with God. Anyways, moving on. And God says, "Mack, I am what some would say 'holy, and wholly other than you.' The problem is that many folks try to grasp some sense of who I am by taking the best version of themselves, projecting that to the nth degree, factoring in all the goodness they can perceive, which often isn't much, and then calling that God. And while it may seem like a noble effort, the truth is that it falls pitifully short of who I really am. I'm not merely the best version of you that you can think of. I am far more than that, above and beyond all that you can ask or think." When I read that, I was like...wow! Because it's so true. Our minds can't even possibly come close to understanding God. So if you ever get a chance to read this book, you totally should, cause it's crazy cool! Especially if you want to get a closer relationship with God because this book basically is about how God just wants to spend time with you. And try to use Lectio devina on this and look up some bible verses on God's love. It's crazy to think about!