Crazy Love is a challenging book... It causes you to stop and examine your life--(which is exactly the purpose of the book)--and to make changes, where God nudges you, in the way you live out your Christianity. Our American culture and lifestyle is so wealthy today, that it is easy to become self-sufficient. We lose the dependency on God and the devotion to God that He requires.
"Jesus came humbly as a servant, but He never begs us to give Him some part of ourselves. He commands everything from His followers." (p.22)
In the midst of my own struggles, I have often asked "Why?" and thought only of the destruction they have wrought. But, while the trials and difficult circumstances in my life have been painful, I know at least one good thing has resulted: they have served to make me ever more dependent on God and His Love, care, and sovereignty.
Early in the fourth chapter entitled, Profile of the Lukewarm, Frances recounts the parable of the sower and then cautions you: do not assume you are the good soil. Wow....talk about something that gets your attention! It is very interesting and convicting to read his descriptions on "luke-warmness."
"Following Christ isn't something that can be done halfheartedly or on the side. It is not a label we can display when it is useful. It must be central to everything we do and are." (p. 94)
It's refreshing to read a book that you know when you've finished it, you will be changed!
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