The Shack

I just finished reading THE SHACK by William P. Young. Wow. I usually do not read alot of fiction. Yet this piece made me think and examine how I see God, Jesus and the Spirit. At times I forgot that I was reading fiction and I began to examine my ideas of why God does what He does with what Papa tried to help Mackenzie understand. I could relate with Mackenzie...it's must easier to put God in a box and expect Him to act/react in preconceived "spiritual" ways.

I recall Mackenzie questioning God on his choice of music--a secular funky dance tune--and I loved His reply.."I listen to everything-and not just to the music itself but the hearts behind it." (kinda what GCC has been saying for years!!).

When Mackenzie questioned God about the murder of his daughter God assured him that He did not allow that to happen. He did not cause that because it was part of His perfect will (how many times do Christians console each other with those statements!) but He would use the tragedy and redeem it even though Mackenzie may never know how.

Many interesting thoughts/ideas were raised for me in this book. I have to admit it was not what I expected...but each of us have our own "shack" wherein we each find God & grace.