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The God who saves is also a God who woos His own to a relationship primarily of the heart. As we draw closer to Him, we must choose to let go of other less-wild lovers, such as perfectionistic driveness and self-indulgen… More >>
The Sacred Romance Drawing Closer To The Heart Of God
Written by admin on March 31st, 2010 in Romance.
Tags: Closer, Drawing, Heart, Romance, Sacred
One never knows why tragedy strikes but if it is God’s will that Brent Curtis’ tragic death somehow brings more notoriety to this book in order to help people strengthen their faith and that John Eldredge can come out and say his friend’s death only reaffirms to him what they wrote in this book then I praise God that John sincerely believes the truths that he shares with us because I certainly do.
After hearing Chuck Swindoll recommend this book I picked myself up a copy of the Sacred Romance. Few books better characterize the passionate relationship God seeks with us despite our sinfulness and faults. I highly recommend anyone who enjoys this book to also pick up a copy of the Journey of Desire, the sequel to this book. Coupled together they highlight powerful truths about God and about our lives that may shake the way you view your very existence. Life is a struggle and both Curtis and Eldredge can empathize with you. And certinaly it carries the mark of any doctrinally sound book — that in the midst of disappointment, pain or heart break,no relgious formulas, traditions or idols will give you the healing, fulfillment or joy that you REALLY seek — they point you back to God for all the answers. That is why I also say as good as this book is the best it can do is point you back to God and the Bible for that is where the story of God’s sacred romance with us is unveiled! God bless.
Rating: 5 / 5
The Sacred Romance was such a refreshing read. Perhaps it was just the timing in which I read the book, but I would recommend it to everyone. Here’s why:
The opening chapter of the book (The Lost Life of the Heart) spoke to me very strongly – it made my heart pound. I have never had a book do that to me before. I was the one the authors wrote about in the first chapter. It describes what happens when we come to a point of being burned out in our spiritual life – or perhaps is it better to say overwhelmed by the weight of everything around us. It is so easy to be distracted into focusing on our own little stories.
The authors guide the reader to remember that God is up to something big. He is working out in history His own big story. Each of our lives is a little story within that big story. However, so many people get caught up in their own little story, that they forget that God has a role for them in His big story. This causes us to lose heart along the way. Our problems overwhelm us when we forget God’s big story.
Okay, but why is this book so good at reminding us of that?
The authors paint the picture of a wild God – the Lover of our souls who pursues us restlessly. They look thoroughly at both the Old Testament and the New Testament. But, this book isn’t preachy. The authors go beyond Scripture, while staying Scriptural. They look at Literature and Cinema, old and new. What is this longing presented to us throughout history – why all the stories of the lost love pursued by her lover? Because, deep down inside, we all want to be loved and pursued. The authors show us that the Bible presents us with the story of the Lover of our souls pursuing us. God longs to meet our deepest needs. The authors claim that the intimacy God desires to share with us is “an intimacy much more sensuous, much more exotic than sex itself” (p. 161).
Ask yourself what the following names have to do with God. Forrest Gump, A River Runs Through It, When Harry Met Sally, Robert Frost, Soren Kierkegaard, The Hobbit, Cinderella, Alice In Wonderland, Henry V, Pilgrim’s Progress, and Helen of Troy. These, and more, are used to teach us what God wants from us.
Chapter 12 (Coming Home) was worth the price of the book.
I have only one negative comment. I was frustrated by the incomplete bibliography. Hey, it’s the scholar in me.
I loved this book so much that I bought a copy for every Sunday School teacher that teaches under my ministry. This is the best book on the overall message of the Bible that I have ever read. I believe everyone, not only Christians, should read this book. I believe it will help non-Christians see what Christians believe, even if the non-Christians don’t agree with our beliefs. It will be worth your time and money!
Rating: 5 / 5
This book ruined my life, in a good way. It met me right where my needs were. I have bought probably 20 copies of this book to give to my friends. Everyone who has read it has said that it seems like it written directly to them. By far the best book I’ve ever read.
Rating: 5 / 5
I heard about this book on my local Christian radio station. At the time, my husband had left me and I was feeling a lot lost, insecure and confused. This book showed me a different and more healthy way to look at my situation. This was God’s situation, not mine. It pulled me out of my small story and helped me to rest in him while He handled the events in my story. It’s wonderful. I am recommending it to everyone who is struggling with loss or doubts in their life.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is one of hundreds written by Chrisian authors offering new hope after life/self examination… the difference with this book is that it delivers. Probably the most influencial book I, as well as several friends, have read in the last five or six years. Easy to understand, hard to race through. Each chapter asks you to examine parts of your life, including the hard parts, and forces you to come face to face with a God who has an incredible amount of love for you. Absolutely fantastic.
Rating: 5 / 5