I was going through a very hard time two years ago, just having recovered from a painful divorce that left me feeling very unwanted and unloved. Circumstances in my life led me to read The Shack by William P Young and I had spent almost a whole day with my nose buried in this book.
The entire day had been revelation after revelation of God’s love for me. I can remember thinking a few times that day that it would be so wonderful to feel that love in a tangible way, as we can with our loved ones through a hug, a kiss, or even just a gentle touch. I am a person that thrives on these simple acts of love, which had been missing in my life for some time.
Very tired from reading, I put the book down before taking a nap. As my consciousness drifted back to reality, I became very much aware of a tangible, overwhelming feeling of love. As if I was wrapped in a loving embrace – like the world’s most wonderful hug!
I can remember not wanting to leave that place! I love you so much! was the last thought I could remember before being completely awake.
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God is only a moment away, longing to hold us in his perfect embrace. All we need to do is let Him.
9 comments:
Good book, I understand. Have not read it yet!
And my hugs continue right here in this post dear one.... ((((SC))))
To know and to really know are two different things aren't they. Head verses the heart.
I've never heard of that book before, but that's awesome that a moment like that happened to you. Sounds like you needed it. (:
That book is a new one to me too, but I do believe that things happen for a reason. I love those few seconds when you are not asleep, but not yet fully awake! These times are the magic times, the times that can either make or break your day! I'm sure that you know what I am talking about! But such awesome things happen in these precious seconds that sometimes I don't want to wake up and leave it!
I love that picture! I will have to check out that book!
I have that actual statue that's in the picture,in my house! That book sounds amazing :)
Just found you in comments section of another blog. Peronally i 've gone throuh that and i know well what it feels.
I've heard of that book before. I certainly need to buy it.
Well, WELCOME to the blogosphere!
Came back.
I'm divorced too.
To correct : (due to typing error)I haven't heard of that book.
Hope you're having a great Sunday!
:)
What a beautiful post! Can I tell you what feeling it left me?
Peace.
Thank you very much for this wonderful piece of peace.
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