For the season I currently am in, this book has been super helpful. Vaneetha writes in a style that is honest and raw, a style that is much appreciated. She draws her strength from the Lord and writes in a way that gives a new angle to the joy of suffering. Her journey has been incredibly difficult. The manner she writes is short chapters that could literally take 10 minutes to read. The content is in-depth despite the short chapters.
The chapter about Ruth and Naomi really was intriguing because Vaneetha brought out aspects of the story that I have never seen. I also gave it to one of our students at our church. She lost her brother nearly a year ago, at the time I am writing this review. When asked what stood out, she said that she can relate and that she, Vaneetha, puts words to the emotions she has had for this past year and was unable to express. I would highly recommend this book and a box of tissues!
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At the time I am writing this review, the COVID-19 crisis has claimed countless lives, disrupted our way of living, and has brought about unprecedented pain and suffering. In The Scars that have Shaped Me, Vaneetha Rendall Risner shows how God meets us in suffering.Dark DaysOnly Risner could write this book. Since contracting polio as an infant, she has endured much. 21 surgeries by age 13, countless years in the hospital, miscarriages, the death of a child, and a debilitating progressive disease are only some of her stories of pain. And she uses these stories to share the goodness of God.The book is broken up into 3 sections and structured around key Psalms. Part 1: Fearfully and Wonderfully, centers on Risner’s life story and Psalm 139. Part 2: Look on My Affliction, focuses on finding God in various trials. It is themed around Psalms 119, 42, 13, and 69. Part 3: Joy Comes with the Morning, is about pointing to the blessings God gives us in suffering, with an anchor in Psalm 30.Sustaining GraceThis book is less than 200 pages. 31 short chapters actually feel like reading devotions, but this doesn’t mean the content is shallow. Rather, these are some deep and difficult words to read. For instance, there are certain pains that I have not read much of in Christian books. The chapters on bullying and divorce come to mind, and she writes them candidly yet she still points us to Christ.While Risner writes with creativity, there are precious moments of practicality. In Ch 10: Talking Myself Through Suffering, she provides 7 principles to put suffering into perspective. Interestingly, in Ch.13: When the Detour Becomes the New Road, there is a section that seems perfect for our COVID-19 crisis and our need to adjust to a new normal. Risner helps us remember that God chooses our paths and he goes before us.Future GloryThis book does not shy away from anything, and it will call you to come closer to God. When the worst happens, when the pain never ends, and when you struggle to believe God loves you - these are all heavy chapters.But the book ends on a note of hope. Suffering is seen as a gift, and while this might be a hard pill to swallow, Risner writes with conviction and clarity. Fittingly, the book ends with the staggering promise of heaven. It is what we long for. And by his grace, we will arrive in glory.I was provided a media copy of The Scars that have Shaped Me and this is my honest review.
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ElaineReviewed in Brazil on January 24, 2018
Excelente livro. Claro na explicação de q o sofrimento neste plano terreno é um processo de aperfeiçoamento para uma vida cristã madura. A leitura nos adverte sobre a frágil interpretação do q nos é graça amparadora, aquela que a graça de Deus trabalha em nós a cada dia, da graça libertadora/pontual, aquela q Deus trabalha por nós em um momento específico - milagre pontual.
- J. AustinReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2017
I would give more than 5 stars if possible
