Light in My Darkest Night
by Catherine Marshall
255 pages // published in 1989 // Christian memoir
BOOK DESCRIPTION
This is the story of the intense despair and spiritual emptiness that threatened Catherine Marshall's marriage, her health, and her life--and of the devastating discovery that ultimately brought her peace through a new and greater appreciation of God's love and will.
This is the story of the intense despair and spiritual emptiness that threatened Catherine Marshall's marriage, her health, and her life--and of the devastating discovery that ultimately brought her peace through a new and greater appreciation of God's love and will.
This book is unique compared to Catherine Marshall's other books; this one was published after her death, a collaborative effort from her husband, Len LeSourd, who uses written/recorded material from Catherine herself, and other viewpoints are collected from friends and family. Several people wrote this book together; each person is heard from individually. (I did have to stay on my toes to keep up with who was talking, and to not cross the viewpoints.)
Herein we find that the famed Catherine Marshall had her share of troubles, including the ups and downs of hearing God's voice. She put her full strength into a prayer project for her grandbaby's life. When the situation didn't pan out as she had set it forth in her mind, Catherine spun into depression and a bleak period of life. Haven't we all found ourselves in a similar position at some point? (Most likely when we've been relying on human thinking too much, instead of God's.)
At one point she uses the phrase "Faith overcomes fear" -- several times a day she has to tell herself that phrase just to get through. Catherine, while a Godly woman, was just like the rest of us... And I rather like that phrase she chose. That's one I'm going to remember for a day when I might need it.
What she missed seeing during this tough family time was the miraculous ways that God was shining His light for all to see. What amazing stories! The Almighty's plan wasn't done Catherine's way -- but His way. That's a lesson I can takeaway something from.
"Healing is truly a divine mystery.... Healing remains in the hands of the One who triumphed over man's sin and sicknesses on the cross..."
- Peter John Marshall
If you're familiar with Catherine's other writings, or perhaps with Peter Marshall's story, you'll want to read this one too. If you need a good book that covers topics such as grief, loss, prayer, miracles, healing or even silence from our Heavenly Father... you may find what you need here.
"We can wallow in misery, separated from God. Or we can tell Him, 'I need Your presence in my life more than I need understanding. I choose You, Lord.'"
- Catherine Marshall
Book #6 completed
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