I started reading this series, because my cousin lent me the books. Before I started reading them, my dear friend and mentor told me she read them once when she was younger, and then read them again after she had been called to the missions field. She said the first time she read it, she was impacted in a great way, and after she read them the second time, they spoke to her soul in a different way.
I kinda was nervous to start the series, I get very involved in books. Imagining every step they take and move they make. Feeling with them, I throw myself into their stories. Well, as I began to read the first in the trilogy, A Voice in the Wind, I found my heart starting to beat with Hadassah's (a name which I love btw). As her story unfolded I began to feel a change within myself, a change which I think will forever take hold. I felt myself yearning to serve again, at a greater capacity. To accept things as they come as the Will of God for my life. A man may make his plans, but the Lord directs his path ... and that's exactly what I desire ... for the Lord to direct my paths. God, please make the path before me straight so I may see clearly!
I finished the first book last night, and wept, as I am sure Mrs. Francine Rivers did while she was writing it. I had felt fury as the ending took place (which I won't mention incase anyone ever sees this and reads it, don't want to spoil it for you!). I am glad I was alone when the book ended, I didn't want anyone to see my tears that flowed freely for a fictional character!
I've decided it's time for me to start allowing God to write my story, I've always said He is writing my LOVE story, but I'm giving Him the pen for my life story.
Stay Lovely,
Jennifer.
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