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Book: A Perfect Mess
Author: Lisa Harper
Summary:
Caught up in the self-imposed pressure to do and be all the things they think a Christian woman ought to do and be, countless women are working desperately to convince everyone, including God, that they have it all together. Few have any idea that the Creator of the universe looks at them with delight even when they yell at the dog, drive a minivan littered with French fries, or think bad words about that rude clerk at the store.
A Perfect Mess offers hope to every woman who yearns for a vibrant relationship with God but worries she isn’t good enough or doesn’t do enough to merit His affection. With characteristic authenticity, speaker and author Lisa Harper shares poignant stories from her own imperfect life to showcase the real-life relevancy of the Bible in the lives of modern women.
As she guides readers on a story-driven journey through selected Psalms, they will be inspired to experience for themselves how God’s incomparable love transforms the messiness of life into a gorgeous work of grace.
Author Bio:
Lisa Harper is a master storyteller whose lively approach connects the dots between the Bible era and modern life. She is a sought-after Bible teacher and speaker whose upcoming appearances include the national Women of Faith Conferences. A veteran of numerous radio and television programs and the author of several books, she also is a regular columnist for Today’s Christian Woman magazine. Lisa recently completed a master’s of theological studies from Covenant Theological Seminary. She makes her home outside Nashville.
MY TAKE:
This book was really easy to read and very uplifting. Lisa Harper is very comedic and tells stories to help solidify what she is saying. I learned great things from her point of view, I learned great things about the Psalms, and I learned other great facts. Like, according to a study done, "Grateful people report higher levels of positive emotions, life satisfaction, vitality, optimism and lower levels of depression and stress." Boy....I think I might start being more grateful ALL the time!!! I also had my eyes opened up to a fact that I guess I always knew, but didn't know....does that make sense? She talks about Christian women...Mary's and Martha's...and how the busiest people in the church are often labeled as best, but their exhaustion begets disenchantment and they limp away seeking a less demanding water hole. Sadly, Lisa says, some of the most jaded and emotionally spent people I know got that way from being overly committed to Christian causes. This struck a cord with me because that is one thing I have to really be careful about. I am a Yes woman. I LOVE to help, I LOVE to say yes, I LOVE to do for God....therefore, I can overcommitt....so I need to really be careful....this just solidified it for me. I would recommend this book to you. It really was a great book. If you want to learn more about a few select Psalms, this is the book for you!!!
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