Book Review - Lazarus Awakening

ABOUT THE BOOK:

For many of us, moving the truth of God’s love from our heads to our hearts is a lifelong process.

You believe that God loves the world…
but sometimes you wonder if He truly loves you.

In Lazarus Awakening, the final book in her life-changing Bethany trilogy, Joanna Weaver invites you to experience a divine shift in how you view your relationship with God.

Shattering spiritual formulas for performance-driven faith, Lazarus Awakening clears a path to sweet intimacy with Jesus. You’ll encounter the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in a fresh way as you open your heart to the truth that you are cherished—apart from anything you accomplish, apart from anything you bring. Just as He called Lazarus forth to new life, Jesus wants to free you to live fully in the light of His love, unhindered by fear, regret, or self-condemnation.

This edition includes:
• a bible study guide for both individual reflection and group discussion
• a bonus chapter on laying aside everything that hinders your life with Jesus
• tools and resources for living fully and freely as God’s beloved

No more graveclothes, no more tombs… Love is calling your name.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Joanna Weaver is the best-selling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and the award-winning gift book With This Ring. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and HomeLife. Joanna and her pastor-husband, John, have three children and live in Montana. Visit her website at www.JoannaWeaverBooks.com. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=32622#sthash.uKnTebHh.dpuf

Joanna Weaver is the best-selling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and the award-winning gift book With This Ring. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and HomeLife. Joanna and her pastor-husband, John, have three children and live in Montana. Visit her website at www.JoannaWeaverBooks.com. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=32622#sthash.uKnTebHh.dpuf

Joanna Weaver is the best-selling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and the award-winning gift book With This Ring. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and HomeLife. Joanna and her pastor-husband, John, have three children and live in Montana. Visit her website at www.JoannaWeaverBooks.com. - See more at: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=32622#sthash.uKnTebHh.dpuf

Joanna Weaver is the best-selling author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and the award-winning gift book With This Ring. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Focus on the Family, Guideposts, and HomeLife. Joanna and her pastor-husband, John, have three children and live in Montana. Visit her website at www.JoannaWeaverBooks.com. 


MY REVIEW:

This book is an in-depth view of John 11 and 12. These Scriptures are about Mary, Martha and their brother, Lazarus. We all remember the story of Lazarus getting sick and then dying. Jesus is told about his illness, but he lingers where he is for two more days and, by the time he gets to Mary and Martha, Lazarus is dead.

This book, to me, was an extension on Joanna's book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, which I highly enjoyed. You would imagine that the book would be somewhat difficult since it focuses on such a small section of Scripture, but I found it wonderful and a very easy read. I love how she goes in-depth to really help us understand this beautiful story.

This book directed me in ways to have a more intimate relationship with Christ and also focused on reminding us that God has a wonderful plan for all our lives. Even when we're going through difficulties, God is using them to direct and put our lives on the perfect path He has just for us.

She uses the analogy of Lazarus coming out of the grave to remind us not to stay in our own grave of past hurts, mistakes, or lies we've come to believe and/or accept about ourselves. I really found this helpful in shaking off those grave clothes and coming forth into when God calls us to move forward.

I really loved this book and I found it easy to read and understand. So much of it I could apply to my own life and I'm sure most of us could. It's a beautiful book with a beautiful story of how Jesus weaves everything together in amazing ways even when we feel there is no hope. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

*This book was provided to me for my honest review by the Blogging for Books program.


Blessings - Julie