Christian | Nonfiction (Adult) | Religion & Spirituality
Description
Embrace the invitation of childlike faith. A well-known
challenge of Jesus to his followers is to become like little children.
But it's often difficult to remember the natural patterns of our
childhood selves that enabled us to live freely in God's wonder-filled
presence. Is childlike faith simply an unquestioning faith, or is it
being present with ourselves in a way that invites healing and
wholeness?
Faith Like a Child considers Jesus' invitation to childlike faith and
explores seven distinct ways of welcoming the child within. Offering
wisdom from years of experience as a spiritual director with both adults
and children, Lacy Finn Borgo explores practices to welcome and enliven
your childhood self. Offering examples of what becoming like children
could look like, Borgo invites you to take Jesus up on his offer to live
more deeply into a relationship with God.
As we welcome our childhood selves, we allow God to heal our wounds so
we can live in freedom with Jesus as our companion.
4 STARS
I liked that this was an interactive book. Especially at the end of each chapter there were what the author called a smorgasbord of practices. To reunite you with your childhood self and the One who loved you into being. What a great way to put it. I also liked that the author advised choosing one practice and working it.
There was a statement that stood out to me early on. It was that we hop back and forth between the generous and the scarce almost unnoticeable. It's like we forget moments of God's kindness, unconditional love and unplanned goodness.
The very first action that I set up was making a childlike wonder altar. The book suggested a physical place but an idea came to make mine a digital one. A place that I could visit daily but also keep it private because it felt so personal.
When the author said that, asking is a superpower of the kingdom of God, I almost shouted out loud. Yes!
I'll give you an idea of some of the chapters that were covered. Play, Laughter, Humor all which were a surprise. I found many gold nuggets throughout the book. It's something that will need to be read and read again and apply the "exercises" suggested. I also liked that throughout the book there were suggestions of other books to help. You're going to be surprised when you see what some of them are.
Included are some personal stories of not only the author but a few other people that not only adds information but charm.
My last words on it is that "I liked it, learned from it and will continue to do so."
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
(Netgalley)
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