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Abba's Child: The Cry Of The Heart For Intimate Belonging
Many Christians have bought into the lie that we are worthy of God’s love only when our lives are going well. If our families are happy or our jobs are meaningful, life is a success. // Yet when life begins to fall apart and embarrassing sins threaten to reveal our less-than-perfect identity, we scramble to keep up a good front to present to the world—and to God. We cower
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March 1st 2005
by Hovel Audio, Incorporated
(first published 1994)
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Maybe i missed something but this book in my opinion deserves a wowzers!
it exposed the imposter within me without beating me into the ground, leaving me helpless fully aware of my wretchedness.
instead it helped me to face myself in the mirror, accept that, & feel DAD's love for me regardless who im staring at in the mirror, & then provided courage to step into the world with the good news.
the need for intimate belonging pushes us to look for it in so many different places & bec...more
it exposed the imposter within me without beating me into the ground, leaving me helpless fully aware of my wretchedness.
instead it helped me to face myself in the mirror, accept that, & feel DAD's love for me regardless who im staring at in the mirror, & then provided courage to step into the world with the good news.
the need for intimate belonging pushes us to look for it in so many different places & bec...more
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Chapter 1:Come Out of Hiding
It takes a profound conversion to accept that God is relentlessly tender and compassionate toward us just as we are-not IN SPITE of our sins and faults (that would not be totally acceptable), but with them. Though God does not condone or sanction evil, He does not withhold His love because there is evil in us. 19-20
I often hear people say, “When I’m okay, I will go back to God again.” It shows how they view God.
I often hear myself s...more
It takes a profound conversion to accept that God is relentlessly tender and compassionate toward us just as we are-not IN SPITE of our sins and faults (that would not be totally acceptable), but with them. Though God does not condone or sanction evil, He does not withhold His love because there is evil in us. 19-20
I often hear people say, “When I’m okay, I will go back to God again.” It shows how they view God.
I often hear myself s...more
Self-hatred is the dominant malaise crippling Christians and stifling their growth in the Holy Spirit. The cause of self-hatred is disparaging words from family members, moralizing from the church, and pressure to be successful in the world’s eyes. Alcoholism, workaholism, other addictive behaviors, and escalating suicide rates reflect the magnitude of the problem. To complicate things, our self-rejection leads to the creation of a false self (“the imposter”) to protect us against pain. It’s...more
My friend Julie recommended this to me last fall to help me along my "journey of self-discovery." I really appreciated Brennan Manning's insight in the first few chapters. His thoughts on the imposter helped me come to terms with my break up, and were a real turning point in my ability to move on. Toward the end he gets a little too preachy, but given how good the rest of the book is, I will forgive him for the last few chapters.
Tender, academic, integrative. Manning weaves together the arenas of psychology, biblical theology, and spirituality, with a deep concern to address humanity's broken sense of self, rejected identity, and religious tendencies towards legalistic-rule-based-spirituality. His writing style may be hard to get used to at first; it was for me. But after you pass the hump of his intellectual style, the heart of his book is powerful. Absolutely a must read for those hungering for a deeper Christian spir...more
I read Brennan's book at a point in my life when I was extremely wounded by religious institution after having an incredible spiritual experience. I was still wounded several months later read Brennan's book because I missed God. As a contemplative, I breathe the name ABBA and the title of the book is what initially caught my eye. As I read the book, I was returning to the ABBA that I once new and was able to return to a new relationship with the ABBA I knew to be God and not the one so often...more
Great book to read when struggling with understanding how we relate to God and how God relates to us. The book helped undo some of the fundamental do's and dont's of religion and helped me understand grace.
Abba's Child is a very thought provoking book about what it might look like for a Christian to truly believe and then live life as one dearly and eternally loved by God (our Heavenly Father; our Abba).
I really liked the section about living falsely as The Imposter vs. the truth that as a Christian, it is Christ's life, Chist's love that is to flow through me to others, no matter who they are or in what condition I meet them. He talks a lot about living in the present reality that Chri...more
I really liked the section about living falsely as The Imposter vs. the truth that as a Christian, it is Christ's life, Chist's love that is to flow through me to others, no matter who they are or in what condition I meet them. He talks a lot about living in the present reality that Chri...more
Poignant Quotes:
The sorrow of God lies in our fear of Him, our fear of life, and our fear of ourselves.
In my experience, self-hatred is the dominant malaise crippling Christians and stifling their growth in the Holy Spirit.
Often breakdowns lead to breakthroughs.
If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others…but when we dare to live as forgiven men and women, we join the wo...more
The sorrow of God lies in our fear of Him, our fear of life, and our fear of ourselves.
In my experience, self-hatred is the dominant malaise crippling Christians and stifling their growth in the Holy Spirit.
Often breakdowns lead to breakthroughs.
If we conceal our wounds out of fear and shame, our inner darkness can neither be illuminated nor become a light for others…but when we dare to live as forgiven men and women, we join the wo...more
I read this book because I want to learn to be my true self with God, and in so doing learn to show mercy. God is not that impressed with sacrifice-Hosea 6:6 unless it is the living type Rom 12:1. I wrongly tend to think of my "personal trials" as a sacrifice, what is not quite right today type stuff. Vain and petty, I know but maybe progress is in the recognizing the truth.
I read this book for one of my book clubs. The insights and quips balance the theological topics. I had the privilege of hearing Brennan Manning speak several years ago. Even in a room filled with hundreds, it was like having a fireside chat with him. Reading this book was the same. Even better, it reminded me of the greatest conversations of all...those with Abba!
Everyone should read this book every month or so. Manning brings an authenticity that shocks the reader into humility. When Manning writes about The Imposter, you know he's writing about you. If you are open, if you are willing, this contents of this book will change your life.
Lori
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Wow! I thought I had read Brennan Manning before, I suppose because I know so many who have referred to so much of his work, but this was my first experience with reading his work in person. Wow! I listened to this one first, but kept re-winding and wanting to savor more of what he said, so I went out and found a used copy so that I can underline and ponder it more in depth. It was an excellent listen, initially and can easily be listened to in segments. I thought the narrator captured just the ...more
A book to break your heart with the reminder of how loved you are. I love that Brennan Manning never beats around the bush, but says over, and over, and over, how loved we are by God, how great our call is, and how little everything else is in comparison.
Absolutely life changing! For someone who has struggled for years with my own sense of self-worth and what brings meaning and value to life, the truths Brennan Manning presents in this book were exactly the answers I needed to hear. I felt like whole chapters of this book were written just for me. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking to gain a greater glimpse into what it means to be Beloved by our Abba Father.
A-maaaay-zing book! I am at the halfway point. It's got alot of meat, so it's taking me a bit longer to read; but it's totally worth taking time to digest! Brennan Manning has a special way of presenting the LOVE of GOD for us!
THE most life-changing spiritual book i've ever read. totally transformed my walk with the Lord ... learned what it means to be the beloved of the Father, to find my identity in His love. so wonderful, so good for the soul.
I read this last year in my women's group. It is so deep that I was glad to have other women to discuss it with. It is a book that I hope to read again every couple of years to remind myself of all of its goodness. Loved it!
An excerpt of Chip Ingram's thoughts: "If we believe the acceptance and intimacy that’s possible with our Father, it will transform our relationship with him, our view of others, and how we relate to others."
The chapter The Imposter has rattled me to the core of my soul. It has made an indelible impression that will be hard to forget and proves to be worthy of the time it will take to reflect on my own life.
"When we stand on our own two feet and claim responsibility for our unique self, we are growing in personal autonomy, fortitude, and freedom from the bondage of human approval."
"May I say once more--this essential energy of the soul is not an ecstatic trance, high emotion or a sanguine stance toward life: It is a fierce longing for God, an unyielding resolve to live in and out of the truth of our belovedness. The love of Christ (not our love for Him but His love for us) imp...more
"May I say once more--this essential energy of the soul is not an ecstatic trance, high emotion or a sanguine stance toward life: It is a fierce longing for God, an unyielding resolve to live in and out of the truth of our belovedness. The love of Christ (not our love for Him but His love for us) imp...more
Also amazing. Some of what's in this one is identical to that in Ruthless Trust...but that's ok. It was all good food for thought.
I will be rereading both these books immediately, taking notes the second time around.
I will be rereading both these books immediately, taking notes the second time around.
Wow! What can I say..this book truly imparts the heart & spirit of its author. There were so many favorite lines, I think I almost underlined the whole book. I definitely recommend to anyone who needs to remember that they are The Beloved of Abba, isn't that something we all need to be reminded of on a daily basis?
This was a life-changing book for me. For those that struggle with accepting God's forgiveness and grace in their personal lives as we walk the very real path of Christian living - this book is a "must-read."
good stuff. i read it awhile ago. when i was reading it, i literally broke down and cried because of some of the stuff in it. very emotionally pricking but so worth it.
I loved this book. I found myself needing to keep a highlighter with me whenever I picked up this book, there are so many golden nuggets.
Throughout your life you've heard you're supposed to read this. Is today the day? Excellent devotional read for shame-based self-hating doubtees
One of my favorite books. Manning makes you realize that as bad as things seem, God is still there for you and guiding you through it all.
so far this has been one of my favorite non-fiction books of all time. absolutely phenomenal and will read it 100 times over i hope.
My love for this book is evident in a full journal and an encouraged heart. Some favorite lines from the book: "substituting theoretical concepts for acts of love keeps life at a safe distance. This is the dark side of putting being over doing." "We are not alone as we travel the road with Jesus. The Rabbi's word to us is:love each person along the way. What we do to them, we do to him...discipleship is not about being perfect or efficient - it's all about the way you live with...more
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