About the Book:
Fearfully and wonderfully made—some truths transform us, body and soul.
We hear that God is love and that He loves us, but what does that mean? And can this truth sink into our hearts in such a way that we are changed?
In Known and Loved, Glenna Marshall reflects on Psalm 139, exploring the transformational truth that we are fully known and loved by the Triune God of the universe. This book, overflowing with truth and encouragement, combats the myths and lies that we are unlovable, alone, or unseen. God sets His love on us in spite of our failings and even when we feel unlovable.
The psalmist tips our chins to fix our gaze on God who doesn’t hold back His affections. Taking readers verse by verse Glenna shows how you are … known to the core, known body and soul, known in the dark and in your suffering, known when you want to run or give up, known in your fears and when you feel alone.
We can be certain of God’s steadfast love. Immerse yourself in Psalm 139—a transformational journey into the heart of God for you.
My Review:
Marshall has written a very encouraging journey through Psalm 139. It is good to help us correct a false image of God we may have created where we wonder about His love for us. I was particularly struck by this insight: “We tend to believe that because we still struggle with sin, therefore God must still struggle to love us.” (104)
Marshall encourages us to start with Scripture in understanding God's character and His love for us. She suggests we choose a book of the Bible, such as Psalms or John. Read a small portion each day and jot down what is said about God. She did this, she says, and it changed her theology.
Marshall also includes how knowing God loves us will impact our lives. Our actions will be a result of our knowing God loves us and not something we do thinking we can earn God's love. She has included questions for reflection at the end of each chapter.
This is a good book for those of us who want reassurance God knows everything about us, what we have done, what our struggles are, and loves us.
About the Author:
Glenna Marshall is married to her pastor, William, and is the mother of two sons. She is the author of The Promise is His Presence, Everyday Faithfulness, Memorizing Scripture, and Known and Loved. She is a member of Grace Bible Fellowship in Sikeston, Missouri, where she and her husband have served for over twenty years.
(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)
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