BookLook Bloggers sent me a copy of God is Just Not Fair to review. God is Just Not Fair is a spiritual guide written by Jennifer Rothschild.
After going blind at 15, Jennifer turned to God as a way to cope and built a popular Christian ministry. Later on, she began to question her faith and dealt with terrible depression and discontent.
In her book, she shares personal experiences and Biblical references, addressing six questions we often ask in the middle of difficult circumstances:
- God, do you care?
- God, do you err?
- God, do you hear prayer?
- God, are you fair?
- God, are you aware?
- God, are you there?
Anyone who has ever wrestled with their own beliefs/ideas about God will certainly relate to Jennifer’s fight. Personally, I have tremendous compassion for blind people. Since January, I have been struggling with eye problems and it’s horrible! I can’t even begin to imagine how much worse it must be for Jennifer.
Throughout my life, I’ve always believed in God and Judaism, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t questioned it. (I have—a lot!) I do think that God cares about Humanity, and wants to help us. Why then, do bad things happen to good people?
Some people claim it’s all random; others say it’s a grand plan. I don’t know for sure. What I do know is that God is about love and freedom from fear. No matter what an individual is facing, God will be there to provide comfort.
For Jennifer Rothschild, her comfort is Christianity. Mine is Judaism. No matter how we choose to worship, it’s all the same God—fair or unfair…
Sounds interesting-I have to read this book.
Hi! This sounds like a great book. I like reading books about spirituality. I agree with your that God is about love and freedom from fear. For me, it doesn’t matter if it’s within a certain religion or not, it’s all the same God. I’m sorry to hear about your vision problems. That would be scary. I’m hoping you can get some help or some relief soon. Thank-you for your review & thoughts!
Natalie, thank you so much for your well wishes. My eye problems have been terrible. 3 doctors so far and no relief–yet. I’m hopeful it will get better. In the meantime, I’m supposed to limit computer time. Not much fun for a blogger!