"if every need we have is met in god's grace, why are our burdens still so heavy at times? if god's grace is really enough, why does it sometimes feel so inadequate?"
if you've ever felt the weight of a burden…an illness, an unanswered prayer, a worry or concern…then you may have asked god "why?". in the past year, my family has done a ton of praying over the past year since my dad's cancer diagnosis. and i'd be lying if i told you i never asked god why this was happening and declared to him that it was all just so unfair.
life can feel really unfair sometimes. for jennifer rothschild, unfair was losing her sight at age fifteen. and i think that when someone goes through something like that, when they carry a burden, they have a choice to either believe in the grace and ultimate sovereignty of god, or to abandon belief in him.
in her new book, god is just not fair, jennifer writes about what we do when things just don't make sense; about finding hope and grace and provision in those "why?" moments.
one chapter that particularly hit home with me is the idea that god lends two kinds of grace that jennifer has named participant grace and spectator grace. in my life, my dad is going through this battle, and god is lending him participant grace. i'm the spectator, praying, trusting, and believing for his healing, and god lends me spectator grace to bear the burden as the spectator. i, for one, am so thankful that god cares for all of his children…those going through the fire and those walking alongside the fire, spectating.
god is just not fair holds the truth that every "why" might not be answered, and sometimes, things just don't seem fair. because sometimes, life tears a big hole in your blanket of faith. but hope can be found in christ jesus. and if anyone knows that, it's jennifer rothschild.
i have felt so encouraged and cared for while reading this book. jennifer writes from her heart, sharing personal anecdotes and encouraging those carrying a burden. no matter where you are in life, chances are you've experience a time where you can related to life not feeling fair. and whether you're in that place now, or god is leading you out of that place, there is truth to be found in god is just not fair.
jennifer's writing has left me wanting for more. preferably in the form of a good, long sit-down chat over a great cup of coffee where i can just listen to her share her wisdom.
if you're looking for hope, wondering where god is in the midst of struggle, or walking alongside someone in the fight of their life, this book is for you.
want to know more about god is just not fair?
check out why jennifer wrote the book here and if you need more convincing, here are a few more reasons to by the book!
Book list- check! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteYou bet! It's a really good read!
DeleteDefinitely going to have to put this on my book list. THanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! You'll love it!
DeleteThanks for sharing! Will be adding this to my list! <3 prayers to your dad and your family! i understand where you're coming from - my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer while i was in high school - a very trying time, soon after her diagnosis my grandpa was very ill for a year in and out of a hospital before passing right before my high school graduation. I could have used this book at that time! Just keep faith in God and stay strong!
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Karissa