The Shack

My thoughts on The Shack:

I found myself identifying with Mack throughout the beginning. As he experienced The Great Sadness, I did too. I thought of something like that happening to me, and all the feelings of utter helplessness, and the hate and revenge was as real to me as it was to him. I was surprised at my reaction, as a Christian who grew up knowing God loves and cares for me and mine, who had Rom 8 28 a part of my daily life lessons since I was a tot, yet here I was telling myself if anyone had done to me what this man experienced, I would have hunted him down and sent him to hell and back a few times.
It's my right, no? Isn't that what some deserve? Apparently not! However right I would feel about doing that, I would be wrong. I know that in theory, but the way this book puts it down changes ones perspective and causes one to question our own capabilities to love, to forgive, to understand, to accept, to trust. Do we really forgive and accept? Or do we 'believe' we do, but in our hearts we still cling to our 'rights'?
As Mack experienced cleansing and renewal, I was given a renewed perception on life and love, on forgiveness, on trusting God and His plan for man kind. Basically principles I 'learned', but never had put down in such plain human fashion.
Altogether an interesting, thought provoking read.