Monday, June 27, 2011

Soul Print by Mark Batterson


Pastor Mark is amazing! He opened my eyes to the true meaning of being created by God. He delves deep into the story of David. He interweaved the story with current times and how it applies to our lives today.

He challenges us to go through a process of self-discovery. The discovery will dig up joyful experiences and painful experiences. It’s through the pain that God can show us His greatest glory.

It’s easy to think we are but a small pebble in God’s eyes. But that’s not true. We are unable to understand the love that God has for us. It’s the same for parents. Whether we have one child or seven children. Each child is unique. As parents, we cannot imagine life without our child or children.

Mark brings up lifesymbols. Lifesymbols can be anything but they are items that remind us of a specific time or event. It can be photos, letters, or even a special rock. I have many things but very few lifesymbols. Or, I should clarify; my stuff is overwhelmed by lifesymbols. In a previous job, we had some sort of contest and it had to do with coming up with the best idea. I won the contest! I received a black shiny rock and it had best idea on it. I love that rock. It represents a time that I came up with an idea that would change our company for the better. That rock is more important to me than a book that I may have purchased and I love books. Mark has reminded me to look for those lifesymbols and to surround myself with those rather than stuff.

There is so much more to this book. I highly recommend others to pick it up and take your time. Read, digest, and discover your Soul Print.

Disclaimer: I have received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to make a positive review.

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