Review: A beautiful story that teaches us to trust our heart--once we've trusted God with our heart.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
This engaging novella is a beautiful story of a love that blossoms and grows in an atmosphere where it seems unlikely. That’s the way real love is though—it often shows up in the most unexpected places. As you turn the pages, you will find your heart rooting for that kind of love.Born in England, and raised by her father in India after the death of her mother, Asyra has always felt as though she couldn’t find her place in this world. Now, finding out her grandmother has planned an arranged marriage for her back in England, she feels even more disrupted. Somehow, a trip on the seas that her father had told stories about seemed exciting. On the other hand, how could she be excited when she was about to leave her uncle behind; the only person she had left, the one who could raise her spirits when she was friendless, the one who could make her laugh, the one who had always been enough. Why would she want more?As the story progresses, Asyra finds herself once again torn between life and her feelings. Does she honor her grandmother? Or does she honor her heart? How can she marry a man simply based on friendship? Would she live the rest of her life feeling as though she couldn’t find her place? Or would she be able to determine her own destiny?This story spoke to my heart in a way that I didn’t even realize until I sat down to write my review. I guess once again, true love showed up in an unexpected place – the love of my Heavenly Father. It made me consider: How many times have I failed to trust my heart, knowing that God dwells within it, in an attempt to please someone else? How many times have I allowed someone to sway me into forgetting that God formed me into His perfect image and I had no one else to please but Him? How many times have I permitted myself to believe I wasn’t good enough or didn’t deserve something better? These are things we all struggle with from time to time, but when we get real with ourselves and with God, He has a plan. Trust Him with your heart, and then trust your heart. Only then, will your heart be at home.Thanks to the author, Laura J. Marshall, for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.