I am reading “empty., Living Full of Faith When Life Drains you Dry” by Cherie Hill. (Kindle $2.99/Paperback $7.16 as of this writing.) It is about the woman at the well‘s encounter with Jesus and how it applies to our lives when we are feeling empty.
Ms. Hill’s book is powerful and digs deep into the reason we:
- struggle working our way through grief,
- feel something is missing in our marriage,
- despair over any other problems that engulf us.
I am only on Chapter 4 but felt I needed to get some quotes and scripture out to you in the form of “Weekend Wisdom.” There will be more posts about this book as soon as I am done reading it and have a chance to drink in Ms. Hills words.
Quotes:
“although difficult to imagine, physical pain can sometimes be easier to endure than the ongoing anguish of loneliness, rejection, loss, and failures.” (Chapter 1)
“We’re empty because we’re more concerned about “feeling” better than finding God.” (Chapter 1)
“Emptiness is not the end, it’s the beginning. (Chapter 1)
“We fail, miserably, to grasp the fact that only God can supply what our soul most deeply desires.” (Chapter 3)
“We, just like the woman at the well, don’t realize that what we’re really yearning or is an encounter with God.” (Chapter 3)
Scripture:
“…or God gives the Spirit without limit.” – John 3:34 (NIV)
“Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” – John 7:38 (NIV)
“The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT (Chapter 3)
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NIV (Chapter 3)
For Widows Only?
This book is appropriate for widows, or anyone experiencing any of life’s nasty events.
Call To Action
Don’t wait for my review – go buy this book now! Have a pen, notebook, and hi-lighter handy as you will need them when you read it.
Closing Thought
“Hardship often prepares an ordinary person for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis (Chapter 3)
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