Have you ever felt that you were not worthy of this oh so great salvation? It might even seem that God would not consider you worthy to call His own and far be it from Him to speak directly to you. Why would He want to deal with a wretch so undone?
Many times we initiate conversations with God out of desperation or need. Being plagued with feelings of inadequacy and unrighteousness often cause us to feel very distant from our Lord instead of drawing us nearer to Him. I can remember a time that I never expected a response at all. I just assumed the conversations were one way. I treated our Lord as a sounding board and nothing more.
Author Pam
ela Marhad candidly shares what she has experienced thus far on this tedious journey in her book, He Calls Me Beloved. Marhad ,through intimate conversations,shares how our Lord Jesus introduced Himself to her. Through their conversations readers learn that, as with any successful relationship, trust must be developed and personalities learned. Each conversation gives insight into the character of God and how we should learn to obediently submit and just trust.
Between the covers of He Calls Me Beloved, a true love story unfolds. Rather than a vengeful, cold and distant Father, Marhad learns of the gentle, patient provider we serve. Reminded of her futility, Marhad is strengthened and encouraged by a loving and reassuring Father that is confident in what He has poured into His beloved. I could easily identify with many of the exchanges in this narrative.
Even the strongest of believers often fail to realize that God desires for us to long to sup with Him like a deer pants for water as David so eloquently put it. He desires that we recognize that our hearts were not designed to function without Him. He continually woos us and reminds us that His love has no expiration date. He wants to be the one we run to and call on first and not as an afterthought when man has failed us yet again.
Marhad shares how the enemy attempts to use the sins of our past coupled with lies to defeat us. Yet, the answers she received in those seemingly dark times serve as encouragement to any believer to delight in the Lord and trust in His strength.
This book, brief and colloquially written at times, was a quick but convicting read. The book flows quite freely with the exception of a few short stories scattered throughout the book. The end of each chapter offers a unique feature. “Enter In” encourages the reader to apply what was learned in the proceeding chapter in practical ways-baby steps. The reader is challenged with some self examination and encouraged to “delve deeper” along with a scripture to encourage.
Overall, I was truly blessed by the exchanges Marhad chose to share. I found He Calls Me Beloved to be a refreshing glimpse into the the walk of one believer that was brave enough to share her most intimate thoughts and fears in order to help others win the war– one battle at a time.
Please enjoy this excerpt from He Calls Me Beloved
Beloved, do you have time for Me?
Yes, Lord. Thank You for stopping me from rushing off to get things done without visiting with You. You know how anxious I get when I have several matters that need my attention.
I stopped you because you need Me, daughter. Refresh yourself in My love for you. Let this be a day of creative activity together. The things you must do will never satisfy you unless they are shared with Me.
Lord, My “to do” list is made up of everyday responsibilities. Are these the kinds of things You want to share with me? They seem so ordinary and unimportant compared with the serious needs in our world.
Daughter, most of human life is made up of the ordinary. If you only allow Me to meet with you in the extraordinary matters, not much is left for us to share! I delight in living your ordinary life with you. In fact, it is only in living the ordinary with me that you will be able to enter into the extraordinary.
The routine matters of your day take on new purpose when you share them with Me. I say this to encourage you to persevere. Seek Me in your day-to-day, moment-to-moment life. Talk with Me, laugh with Me, listen to Me. Become familiar with My voice and My ways. In doing so, you will bring both of us great pleasure as we share life together.
The things I have called you to do are all around you each day. Be faithful in those things and let Me have the responsibility for whatever comes next.
Beloved, the important thing to learn is to follow My lead. I don’t want to be structured into your day; I want to be your day—all of your life shared with Me, the Lord of Life. This is not an impossible goal. This is My will for you. We will not give up on this goal, because the rewards will be great.
- Publisher: Pleasant Word-A Division of WinePress Publishing
- ISBN-10: 1414113145
- ISBN-13: 978-1414113142
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