Mercy in the Mess: How God Revealed His Character in My Mess and How You Can Find Him in Yours by Lauren Greci is a light but insightful read. It was a good choice to read as I sat on the beach enjoying a vacation with my family.
Greci takes what can be a complicated topic, the attributes of God, and puts it into language that is easy to understand, giving relatable and vulnerable examples from her own life and experience. While she doesn’t sugarcoat the topics in each chapter, she provides hope for each difficult discussion. The attributes of God discussed in the book include His love, righteousness, faithfulness, and holiness, to name a few.
My favorite chapter is the second one. In it, Greci points out something I try to communicate every chance I get: “This life here on earth is just the beginning, yet we tend to live like it is the be-all, end-all.” When we keep our eyes on eternity rather than on this temporal world, it changes the things we think, say, and do. It allows us to understand what true love is as we interact with this confused world.
While Greci quotes a few people who have demonstrated a lack of true biblical wisdom, the quotes she uses in no way undermine the truth of the message she presents.
This book is an introduction to the attributes of God and a good springboard for deeper study. It is great for someone who is trying to find her footing, not sure where she stands with God or how a relationship with Him should affect her. But if you are a seasoned Christian and have a strong relationship with the Lord, this book could serve as a reminder of the first things, getting back to the basics, as they say.
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