A CONFESSION

I know I shared with you the Book of the Month, Too Small To Ignore in my last post. I'm sure you are aware the month is just about over...Yeah, I know. I thought I would share another "book encounter, " or should I say "God Encounter." I told you that the book Too Small To Ignore was sitting on my bookshelf for a few years. I felt very much "drawn" to read this book several times but just never got started. So glad I read it, what an eye opener. So I finished the book and I'm waiting for the library to call me about a couple of books I have on hold. Well this morning I make my way to my computer to check e-mails, but before I do I walk over to open the blinds and greet the morning. As I pass my bookshelf I see this book on the floor.







I must make a confession. I have had this book for about nine years. I first purchased it because we were thinking about joining a small group. We went to a couple of meetings and never went back. Just so you know, we are currently part of a small group and love it! So back to my confession...I never read the book. I attempted to read it several times and got as far as chapter five and then set it aside and moved onto other books. This has gone on for quite some time,well, nine years...hello. We had another opportunity to read this book when we took a class at church. You guessed it...we quit going to that too. Ugh, I know, what is up with us? Unfortunately this book found itself on my bookshelf once again.

So this morning I see this book on the floor. Only this book. I was intrigued. I later asked Steve and Alexa if they pulled it out, they said no. I can't get a reliable answer from Aleyah because, well, she tends to say yes or no for many things. So I'm just wondering, does Someone Up There want me to finally read this book? Why this one? Maybe God used Little Aleyah. Maybe this book caught her eye and she pulled it off the shelf. I don't know how it got there, but it was there.

Just so you know, I plan to read this book. Yes, I have other books in mind, but not until I finish this one. So for the month of August this is my book choice. I'm sure there is some valuable information that I need to read and apply. It is no coincidence that this book shows itself after reading Too Small To Ignore. I'm seeing a pattern here. God really does have a purpose and a love beyond all understanding for these little ones that bless us every day.

I shared this blog with just a handful of friends. Still feel weird about going "public." I'm sure I will get there eventually.;) But if you have read this book, give me a review. If you haven't, join me as I learn how to shepherd the hearts of my Little Treasures.