"Captivating"

After typing my last post, I remembered that I needed to post the book I read before this last set of books I got. Since this blog didn't exist, I didn't post it yet.

"Captivating" by John and Stasi Eldredge was one of the most eye opening books I have ever read. This book has now been added to "My Favorites" List. (this is just in my head, but maybe I should jot it down too sometime.)

The reason I enjoyed this book so much is because it truly explained using God's Word what it means to be a Woman of God and how being a woman has traits that reflect the true essence of who God is. (just as being a man carries its own reflective traits of God too). Anyway, it touched my heart in so many ways and I plan to read it again and would recommend it to every female!

I underlined A LOT while reading this book. (the more I underline, the better the book is to me). Here are just a FEW of the many lines that spoke to me:

"You are a woman. An image bearer of God. The Crown of Creation...You are sought after, pursued, romanced...You are dangerous in your beauty and your life-giving power. And you are needed."

"As a woman who has been redeemed...You speak to the world of God's mercy, mystery, beauty, and his desire for intimate relationship."

"We need you to awaken to God more fully and to awaken to the desires of the heart that he placed within you so that you will come alive to Him and to the role that is yours to play."

"His [Jesus] gaze is fixed on you. He is captivated by your beauty. He is smiling. He cares nothing of the opinion of others. He is standing. He will lead. He waits for your response."

WOW!!! As I type these words, I got all choked up again, just thinking about God's love for me and how He plans to use me!


(note: all these quotes here were taken from pages 217 and 218.)