Review: a complex story of the development of faith, the sweet journey of love, and the faithfulness and perseverance of our mighty God
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 2, 2014
What a beautifully complex story of the development of faith, the painful yet sweet journey of love, and the faithfulness and perseverance of our mighty God! The incredible love and faith that was built, destroyed, and then transformed into something even more stunning than was ever anticipated left me thoroughly speechless. I was in awe of the amazing grace and incomprehensible love that was slowly unveiled and lavishly given. My heart will forever be impacted by the gentle patience and complex plan of our wonderful Creator that was put on display throughout the pages of this book.Jennifer is a woman living a simple life with no thought beyond her small world. She is happy with the way things are, and is not looking for more.  She quickly finds herself making choices that she would never have made if not for Rodrigo who awakens passions and desires in her heart that she never knew existed. Rodrigo has never had a problem getting who or wants he wants, and he is determined to have Jennifer. He finds in her the meaning of true love, and he is determined to never let anything tear them apart. Even our best laid plans can be easily destroyed when we don’t follow what we know to be true, good, and pure. Will the struggles and trials that they both have to face destroy their promising future filled with love and joy, or will they finally find the strength to place their dreams and hopes in the hands of the only One who can save them?To say that I was impressed with the wonderful characters in this story would be quite an understatement! I discovered a wide array of charming, loveable, and devious characters that filled this amazing story. Jennifer’s best friend, Chidi, touched me the most. Chidi felt so real to me in her actions, her assumptions, and her overall love for her friend. The revelation that hit me the most was that no one in this story was perfect. Every one of the main characters went through a major metamorphosis in their faith and in their hearts. They grew in their own way and were each brought back to the other stronger from the struggles they had to endure and wiser for the mistakes that they made and learned from. The most important change was that each of them became a clearer reflection of the indescribable and magnificent characteristics of our Lord.One might argue that Jennifer’s poor decision to blindly fall in love with Rodrigo was the beginning of the end for her.  I would say that God brought these two beautiful people together in order to bless them and unite two hearts into one, show them His everlasting love, and prove to those around them that He is a God of endless possibilities and unfathomable grace. Despite the poor decisions that they both make along the way, they are never abandoned or forgotten by God. In fact, it is only through those mistakes that God is able to show them the depth with which He longs to love them, bring them closer to Him, and bless them. I can’t think of any better way to watch this beautiful love affair progress between Creator and created then to see how far He will go to ensure His perfect plan is fulfilled. God will leave no stone unturned in order to show us the depth and breadth of His love for us!I have been completely enchanted by the delicate yet resilient heart of Miranda A. Uyeh. Never once does she leave us in a hopeless situation. Instead, she continually shows us the steadfast and all-encompassing love of our Savior. In the midst of heartache, we see just how bright God’s love and grace shines above all else. Please don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Just because we can’t see God standing physically in front us, doesn’t mean that He is not there with you each and every second of the day. Don’t take Him for granted because you can’t see, feel, or touch Him. He is more real than this world, and He will last long after this world passes away. Open your heart and welcome Him into your life. It will be the best decision that you could ever make.