Reviews for On Asking God Why: Reflections on Trusting God

The average rating for On Asking God Why: Reflections on Trusting God based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-07-28 00:00:00 John Ruth I am never disappointed in the writing of Elisabeth Elliot. I had planned to read parts of this to my elderly mom after she broke a second hip six months after her first hip fracture. However I ended up reading it to myself as it was a bit too complicated for a read aloud to my mom. Elliot's practical, no nonsense, no excuses Christianity does not have all the answers, in fact some of her musings border on unsettling. But the sovereignty of God shines brightly forth illuminating His truths and our frailty. His Word and our shortfall. Over it all is His grace.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-06-29 00:00:00 Jonathan Evans Note to self: There should always be an Elizabeth Elliot's book on my nightstand. Her words are always timely and encouraging. I am so grateful for her writings. Chapters 4-7 might be my favorite ones. In those she writes about the blessing of getting old. Chapters 12 and 16 are also important; both deal with the -not easy- topic of judging others. Some of my favorite quotes: "A true faith must rest solidly on his character and his Word, not on our particular conception of what he ought to do." "I prayed about several things for which I could not give thanks. But I gave thanks in the middle of each prayers because I was still sure that underneath are the everlasting arms." "Prayer is the first thing -asking God to do what I can't do. The second thing is get busy and do what I can do." "'Judge not that ye be not judged' has come to mean that if you never call anything sin, nobody can ever call you a sinner." "I believe there are indeed some simple ones [answers], but they are not easy." "Nearly always it is possible for most of us, with effort and planning and the will to do his will, to set aside time for God alone." "Your present discontent is a mercy, affording opportunities to repent." "We must quit bending the Word to suit our situation. It is we who must be bent to that Word, our necks that must bow under the yoke." "Love is no pleasing sentiment but a fiery law; thou shalt love."