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Entrusting The Key - From Serial Dating to Joyful Waiting |
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 December 2010 Book Review
Entrusting The Key - From Serial Dating to Joyful Waiting
by Ali Smith
Ali Smith’s “Entrusting the Key” is a bold, frank and very transparent account of how she grapples with being single. Her heart’s desire is to be married and have children. She chronicles how she moved from using her efforts and always being on the “hunt” to the state of being restful and resting in God. She openly reveals the stages of her “Entrusting the Key” to her heart to God and Him alone. There are accounts of “unsuccessful” encounters which many readers will probably be able to identify with. Encounters which seemed all so hopeful but with hindsight from God, they put a smile on our face and a laugh in our hearts. The “Just Friends” chapter tells of how she perceived a relationship to be going on well, how she read so much more into it and then only to have it fall flat. Oh… we empathise with her. Another valuable lesson shared is that we cannot help looking at the suave, attractive and successful – so drippingly tempting. An offer we cannot refuse. Smith shares her very human struggle and then her determination to commit to God. She concludes and learns that…. Travelling on a train…. Be a wise traveler…. Not all sights are worth a stopover.
A pit she tumbled into was to be so openly eager that before she knew it, she had poured out her whole heart and soul. She learnt a hard lesson of guarding her heart. We too must be wary and circumspect. Develop intimacy and relationship with God first, and then other relationships will fall into place. This is not a frivolous book. Smith revealed gems from her search of, and walk with God. Extracts from her journal are delightful and will show those of us not yet converted to journalling, how useful it is to pen our thoughts and prayers, and see the progression of our walk. Smith discovered personally that all God wanted was her faith and trust and He would bring her through. Meanwhile, she is to become more whole in God – mind, body and soul. The easy style is simple to grasp yet filled with insights for us to ponder. Enjoy the read, especially young ladies and guiding moms.
Reviewed by J Cheong, a member of Wesley Methodist Church.
The book is available from BookNook for the special price of $16. |
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