The Shack

So I want to step out and let you know about a little book that can transform some of you thoughts toward God. A few days ago I was over hanging out in Coach Wiles' office, he's the head football coach at St. Augustine High school, and he pointed me in the direction of a book he was reading. I was intrigued so I went the next day and bought a copy of it. The name of the book is "The Shack" I don't usually endorse books that I don't completely agree with so I want to put a disclaimer in here first.
THIS IS A THINKING BOOK ONLY! IT IS NOT A THEOLOGICALLY SOUND BOOK TO DERIVE YOUR VIEWS AS A BELIEVER!
There I feel better now, I just want to be careful that we don't buy a fictional book and give it too much presidence. This book was good from cover to cover and I enjoyed it a lot. There are 2 parts that jump out at me and make me think much more deeply about God and how we treat Him.
The first occurs in one of the late chapters of the book. A man who has lost his daughter is forced to stand in as the Judge. He isn't asked to judge a trial, to face a murderer, thief or criminal. He is actually asked to judge God, and the very thought strikes fear in his heart as it would any believer. He is scared to death to even think of doing such a thing, but then he is taught that, that is exactly what we do as humans when we doubt God, or question Him for things that happen in our lives. When we think that God had no care, no part in something bad that has happened in our lives. When we ask "Why me God?", or "Why God, why did that have to happen?" It takes me to Romans 8:28 which says, And we know that all things work together for the good, for those who have been called according to His purpose."
There you have it, that verse has a different meaning when you consider that whatever it is that has happened in your life is part of the good, that God is working in your life. Who are we to judge? Who are we to overstep our bounds and think that we have a better plan for our own lives than the very person who made us, who planned out our lives, and who sent His own Son to bring us salvation?
So if you have a chance, pick up the book, read it and keep in mind that it is fiction, but it is good thinking. It's written by William P. Young and it is 14.99 at Barnes and Noble. Have a great day!