Blue Like Jazz
This has been my latest read and I liked it very much. I actually have not read a book in a while that liked so much as this one. Donald Miller is hilarious, real, down to earth and honest about his struggles. I loved reading this book because in many ways it released a freedom in me and I could relate to him in many ways. Not only could I relate to him, but it was also very convicting.
Here are some things that I got out of the book that made me think, pray and allow the Lord to change in my life and give me freedom:
- I wish I wasn't so judgmental toward my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ and toward non-believers
- I wish I could love others UNCONDITIONALLY and not with all the "Pharisaic" conditions we put on others
- I wish I could love others even when they have other points of view that are different than mine.
- I wish that when I read 1 John I would not think of myself as the good person and everyone else the bad. Because when we read about living in the light I think I am a pretty good person because I don't cuss, or smoke marijuana, or drink or sleep around...but I do have pride, envy, jealousy, I don't love like Christ would want me to love, I am unforgiving...etc.
- I wish I would think of others better than myself and not think that I am more spiritual than them...the holier-than-thou mentality
- I wish God would strip me completely from my self-righteousness and prideful chip on my shoulder
- I wish I could show people how I truly love them and care about them not because I feel sorry for them, but because I see God in each one of them.
- I wish that intellect would not quench my desire to love God with all of my heart, mind, soul, and strength, since He is a person Himself, who is not only to be learned about, but to be experienced as well.
posted by The Brodines @ 8:39 AM
3 Comments:
Oh, Lidia, you are so beautiful and transparent. I aspire to be like you in your love for Christ and your love for your family and others. This was the first time I had read your blogg and I just couldn't stop. You made laugh and cry. "How beautiful are the feet of them that bring Good News." Lots of love sweet lady.
Carol Gunckel
thank you sweet Carol! Hope you and Hal are doing well. I love you both so much! I am glad you enjoyed my blog...thanks for reading it :)
Sounds like a good book to cause you to consider those deep things. I think you're great!
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