No...I'm not talking about fruits and veggies. Though some nice strawberries do sound good right about now. I digress...this post is about a book by Margaret Feinberg that I finished up a few weeks ago. The Organic God. Now, I don't have all that much time to read these days (wonder why?), but I really do love to read. As a child and teen, I was always reading. Most of the time, I was reading 2 or 3 books simultaneously. As a mom of four, however, I don't always carve out the time to read. I'm working on that. But in the meantime, when I do actually read a book, it better be good. Thankfully, this book did not disappoint me. I sped through it in no time, and am now re-visiting some of the concepts that resonated with me the first time around.
Initially, this book is about the journey of discovering who God is...the stripped down, bare bones, "no preservatives added" God. Forget about what you've heard from or observed in imperfect people claiming to have all the answers. Who is God in His most pure and untainted form? The God of Scripture. But it doesn't stop there. This book also speaks to the concept of having an organic relationship with God. Getting rid of the pollutants and fillers of the world, leaving us with a pure and authentic relationship with our Creator God and our Abba Daddy God.
Margaret Feinberg brings perspective from her own journey, weaving Scripture into every aspect. She is real, honest and wise. Not the kind of wise that answers all your questions, but the kind of wise that creates more questions...if that makes any sense. In her own words:
"When I encounter something new that represents everything that is good and true and beautiful, something awakens inside of me. Maybe it's a heart cry for the Creator or maybe it's the Creator's heart cry for me. I do not know, but such encounters remind me that there is so much more to do and experience and know - not just about my world but about my God.
This book is designed to take you on a journey and to illuminate the beauty of God in your life. It asks you to open your eyes to some of the things God has been doing all along that you may have missed or that no one has ever told you about. My hope and prayer is that through this book you'll fall in love with God again for the first time, and that a part of you will come alive as you dance in all the brilliance of His design."
The Organic God is as quick of a read as you want it to be, and I would highly recommend it. The entire book is great. But it's the last line of the book that really hits me: "And the hunger for God lives on." My prayer is that I will always be able to say that of myself...
Initially, this book is about the journey of discovering who God is...the stripped down, bare bones, "no preservatives added" God. Forget about what you've heard from or observed in imperfect people claiming to have all the answers. Who is God in His most pure and untainted form? The God of Scripture. But it doesn't stop there. This book also speaks to the concept of having an organic relationship with God. Getting rid of the pollutants and fillers of the world, leaving us with a pure and authentic relationship with our Creator God and our Abba Daddy God.
Margaret Feinberg brings perspective from her own journey, weaving Scripture into every aspect. She is real, honest and wise. Not the kind of wise that answers all your questions, but the kind of wise that creates more questions...if that makes any sense. In her own words:
"When I encounter something new that represents everything that is good and true and beautiful, something awakens inside of me. Maybe it's a heart cry for the Creator or maybe it's the Creator's heart cry for me. I do not know, but such encounters remind me that there is so much more to do and experience and know - not just about my world but about my God.
This book is designed to take you on a journey and to illuminate the beauty of God in your life. It asks you to open your eyes to some of the things God has been doing all along that you may have missed or that no one has ever told you about. My hope and prayer is that through this book you'll fall in love with God again for the first time, and that a part of you will come alive as you dance in all the brilliance of His design."
The Organic God is as quick of a read as you want it to be, and I would highly recommend it. The entire book is great. But it's the last line of the book that really hits me: "And the hunger for God lives on." My prayer is that I will always be able to say that of myself...
3 comments:
I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! Hope you have a fabulous holiday season.
Thanks, Margaret! My Dad works at Zondervan...and blessed me with an autographed copy. Not only was it a great read (I love your style), but a very timely reminder for this girl that grew up in the church. Thanks for stopping by...and keep on writing!!
Sounds like a good book, I might pick it up. Thanks for the post!
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