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4.5
I was intrigued with the book from the first page onward.Christine Nelson has a tremendous way of using analogies, illustrations and images to forcefully convey a message so that it is not easily forgotten. The 911 example did just that at the start of the book and after that. Other illustrations which stuck with me include the sun and its rays, mirror, bride and groom and the banqueting table.I bought and read the book at a time of serious personal challenges, a period of discouragement and a period where I found myself asking where God is in the midst of my crises. This book (i) reminded me of the heart of such of Big God willing and desiring to commune with and have such intimacy with me His created daughter; (ii) ignited a renewed desire to restore and renew the lost intimacy with Him and (iii) created a new desire to be and remain in the secret place - the Holy of Holies.Presented in a simple, clear, brief, relatable, practical and convicting manner, the book stirs the reader to continue reading hence I was able to complete it the first time around in a relatively short period of time. It is one of those books that will become a companion to be read over and over.The prayers at the end of each chapter are very effective and to the point, helping the reader to apply the lessons learnt in the chapter and sealing such lessons in prayer to God.I have a renewed perception of the "Walk" and "Oneness," which are definite themes and a common thread throughout the book, which mentions issues such as the body as one and a marriage in which two become one and where unity is the path to preventing any foothold of the enemy. I now long for that place in my walk with God where I can hear God clearly without any static in the communication line. I seek a re-alignment in my direction where with God we are going in the same direction, and where we can eat, drink and talk together in the most intimate fashion.This book will help everyone regardless of where the individual is at along the Christian journey; be it the lukewarm, prodigal, backslider, those doing well spiritually or those who are not saved. Depending on one's circumstances in the walk, the benefits include invitation to commune and walk, reinforcement, renewal or reminders of the privilege we have in Christ.On all counts, this book is an excellent production.
