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The older I get, the more aware I become of the kindness of God in my life. I often think to myself how in the world I am where I am today, and it is only because of God's grace that I am not a complete mess. I say "complete" because I have my struggles the same as everyone. There are parts of me still needing to be refined, pruned, and even put to death. This knowledge directs me to embrace the grace and mystery of knowing Christ. He alone makes something beautiful out of our messes as we surrender our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls to Him.
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My mind has been steeped in meditating on the graciousness of God this past year, culminating in my newest book, Grace: Reflections of a Heart Set on God. It is a 30-day look at the many ways God reveals Himself to us in our humanity and prepares us for our full eternal inheritance. We will look at how all the attributes of God are good gifts to us even when we don't understand how. Many of us fail to give God glory for His timing, His wrath, or His sovereignty as they feel like negative things to us. But, if He is perfectly holy and good, then these things are holy and good as well. Anything holy and good is going to benefit us personally as we walk with God. I believe our greatest battles begin within as we wrestle to comprehend these realities.
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If we know Christ, we have experienced the fullness of love as we become adopted sons and daughters of the Most High God. To know Him is to know grace, because He is the definition of kindness and favor. As we think on these things, we begin to grow in appreciation for who God is and what He has done for those trusting in Jesus. When Scripture tells us to grow in the grace and knowledge of God (2 Peter 3:18), this begins by seeking to understand what grace is and how much it cost the Father and Son to dispense it. Meditating on these truths will humble us to the point of awe, reverent fear, and deep gratitude and praise.
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Writing this book has rearranged my inner life in ways that I am forever grateful for. I have dragged my feet in publishing it, because it felt very vulnerable. I didn't want to be critiqued on these love offerings through words. Yet, I felt compelled to stir other believers to a deeper knowledge of the common and often oversimplified doctrine of grace. I chose obedience. So, here we are. :)
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Grace: Reflections of a Heart Set on God is set to go live on Thursday, September 28th, if all goes smoothly. I'd appreciate your prayers as I try to honor God and others through sharing the content of this book. I pray it is a benefit to the Body of Christ as well as a help to my family. It is not written in a way that targets a feminine audience, so I hope some brothers in Christ will support it as well.
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I will be purchasing some copies to sell locally, so if you would like to reserve one, the cost will be $11.99. If you don't use Amazon, I can certainly mail one to you for an added $4 shipping. Just email me at terriprahl@gmail.com. If the cost is genuinely prohibitive, please reach out to see what I can do to help.
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Once you read the content, if you find it a God-centered resource, would you please share about it and leave a review on Amazon? It is the only way for a little fish like me to be found in such a big ocean of books. :)
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I value each one of you so much and want to continue using my gifts to encourage others to persevere in truth and faith! Thank you for cheering me on in this work. God is so good to make this writer's dreams come true.
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I will send out a direct link next Thursday for those interested in purchasing the book online so be watching your email!
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Guest appearance!
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A final note of encouragement:
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Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
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If you need prayer, please send me a message, and I will be more than happy to intercede on your behalf.
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