Review: WOW! Incredible and heartfelt!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 12, 2013
My soulshift began about five years ago. I was one of those ousted as not truly "one of His own." It hurt me incredibly to lose the love of many and have very few (if any) friends left. However, my soul could no longer participate in the revels of a church whose first love no longer existed. Then again, maybe that first love was always missing for most.Up until recently, I hungered for a closeness to God. Though I knew I was tainted with brainwash from the one I was "supposed" to trust... the one who I allowed to busy my soul and forget the One for whom my very deeds were for. I knew I needed rest, though the guilt was still within me for leaving God's "house." I couldn't even pick up my Bible because I was afraid I would continue to entrench myself in legalism, dogmatism, and more. I didn't want that. I wanted to find peace and that closeness I once shared with my loving God. I knew that He would speak to me if I searched for Him like a treasure. Though the only way I knew how was through His word. How would I now search for Him when I am only too paralyzed to pick up my Bible?Was I growing farther away from Him? Maybe I am the heretic as claimed by others! Or maybe I am being punished for not being in His will? Even with those thoughts that raced through my mind, I had been able to give up some of the prejudices the "church" instilled in me, able to love those I am not supposed to. My mind and heart were so confused. Was I His or not?When I read Soulshift, I thanked God. I could finally relate to someone. I encourage ALL to read this book. It is an eye and heart opener. Somehow I felt relief and much peace in my soul. An awakening I can't even explain is taking place, and I am ready to embrace every moment. The other reviews here don't even do this book justice, and I am not just saying that for the author as I don't even know him. But I feel like I've known him my whole life when I read his words. The next best book I've read like this is The Shack. Thank you, Stephen.