You are a child of a King!
Non Fiction –
Adult – Christian/Self Help
224 pages
Publication
Date: 1990
The inspiring writing – as
always with Max Lucado – in this modern Christian classic is compelling and
beautifully phrased. He utilizes amazing
examples to highlight his message. Now, I
have always thought of the Beatitudes as a list to check off – you know like,
70% or better is a passing grade, but Mr. Lucado shows that is actually a
step-by-step progression to rebuild a believer’s heart. And honestly his way makes a lot more sense
and is way more productive than my checkup list. He provides ways to overcome the road blocks
between you and Jesus. With the focus on
changing your heart and attitude so that you may have a more fulfilling relationship
with God, it allows you to defeat the world and those critical voices in your
head with the truth. You are a worthy
child of a King and by remembering that and giving yourself over to God you can
face anything with the confidence that Jesus is always in your corner.
When I get bogged down in
the ugliness of myself and the world, I reread this book to remind myself what
really matters. I savor it, and let the
message soak into my soul like a soothing balm.
It is a reminder that I am precious to God, that he can even use me -
flawed, broken and weak - for his purposes.
And in those moments when I truly believe and can see past myself, that
is when I am at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus.
When Mr. Lucado speaks of
God and his delight in us it reminds me of my Grandma. Grandma J is engaging, passionate, and energetic,
and when she talks with you, you feel like she genuinely wants to hear about
your life and there is nothing more important she would rather do. She hurrays the good, mourns the sad, calls
you on your mistakes, but has the faith that no screw up is too big to
overcome. Everyone leaves her feeling
like they are her favorite. This is the
kind of relationship God would like to have with us.
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