Has anyone read this book yet? And if so, what are your thoughts on it? Since the passing of my Dad on Dec. 26th, I have found that I lost a connection with God and my faith. I don't feel like praying and I don't feel like attending church anymore. I also feel like I lost a part of myself. Even before he passed, I was doubting some things. But now the distance is great. I want to reconnect somehow because my Dad would have wanted that and would want me to feel less sadness than I do. So I want to do this for him and myself. This book is supposed to be enlightening and to help with some unanswered questions. So I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on it. Thanks.

http://theshackbook.com/index.html

 

First, sorry about your father. I assume it was just this past December? If so I think your feelings are totally normal and time will heal them. I wasn't exactly close to God before my parents passing and sure ain't close to him now. I know I haven't changed but I also know I'm not the same person I used to be. Honestly time & self reflection is going to be better for you than some silly **** book. Good luck guy.

 

My whole family has read this book. A lot of inspiration in it. My belief in God was only heightened by reading it. The biggest thing I got from the book is to stop living in the past, stop worrying about the future and live in the NOW. I truly feel sorry for those who say they do not believe in God. I can't understand how anyone can just take a look around this world and say there is no God. Something bigger and smarter that I made all this happen. It didn't just accidently happen.

 

Uhg... Why on earth do you feel sorry for someone that believes in something other than what you think? That makes Baby Jesus cry...

 

Ain't that the truth....

 

Thanks for the replies. I really don't want this to turn into a "do you believe in God?" thread. I do believe in God as I was brought up to. However, now I am beginning to have some doubts on why things happen. Yes D, my Dad did pass away just this past December. I know it's still soon, but I struggle with his death and the way he died everyday. I know the healing will take awhile, but I'm looking for something to give me a little peace of mind in the meantime.

 

A book won't do it. Get out of the house. Dive into a hobby of yours or pickup a new one. Enjoy life. Hang with friends and family. Peace of mind comes from accepting he's in a better place and that he would have wanted your life to move forward happily.

 

Sounds like it might be time to visit your pastor or priest. Discuss your feelings with him/her. Best of luck to ya LT

 

I'm sorry that you won't be seeing your father for a while. As a Christian, we are taught that when it is our turn to go to the Father, that all of our loved ones will be there. Don't think of him as gone forever. Think more like he went on a long fishing trip and you'll be going to the same fishing hole later. What you are feeling is the loss of passion. You have no passion for life right now and that that is normal. Your passion will return in time. But now, more than ever, you need to understand that Jesus chose you to be a disciple. There are loads of great information in Jesus teachings that would help you thru these dark days but you have to accept the invitation of his choosing you. I'd suggest picking up the Bible and start with the Book of John and give it a read. I think once you've finished reading it that you will have a much better understanding of life. Your father is in a much better place. So much better we as humans can't understand the wonders of it. But he is living in one of Jesus's mansions. Roads paved with gold, no pain, no suffering, and nothing but love. Don't mourn your father death, celebrate his life. He apparently was a good father and don't you think he would have wanted nothing but happiness for you? Celebrate his life and his teachings.

 

it is definately hard to go thru some of the things we do on this crazy planet. it is ok to be mad at God or question, just don't stop the conversation. He will be there in small ways to help you thru it all. It is usually the quiet moments that you get that AHAA moment. I lost my father when he was only 45 and that was about 15 years ago now. i still feel the loss when going thru something special in my life or celebrating with other family members. so question, yell, but keep the lines of communication open on your end God will do his part!

Jim

Oh, didn't read the book...but re reading a purpose driven life.

 

LT i hope you fiind the right direction to move ahead but reading a book is not the best road map to follow. I simply cannot accept that 1 being made this place so i am just going to say How sorry i am about your loss. I lost both my parents in a 10 month ordeal that i would never wish even on no person. If suffering by both my parents has been caused by one being, god whatever then dam him or her.

 

LT

I know how you feel. I lost both my parents 10 years ago and it was a very terrible time for me. Throw in the loss of my mother in law at that time, and things couldn't seem worse. Time healed me, but it took a long time. There is not a day I don't miss my Dad, the pain in the *** he was. I still want to just pick up the phone and call him, then realize i can't. I know he is still there for me, and he is in a better place, I just can't see him.

Like you, I was raised Catholic, my mother made sure of that. I could not disrespect her by not believing in God or going to Church on Sundays. She meant that much to me. Others my believe or not, I don't care, thats their right.

You need to talk to someone, you need support now. It does not have to be a Priest, (although he could answer the God questions), maybe a close friend will do. In time you will not grieve anymore but you need help though this. Please don't do this alone.

Read the book, it may not help you but It does explain God.

BTW, I will pray for your healing. Looks like you need it

 

Lt

Our lives here are just part of a bigger life, You will join your father again, and until then he will be alive in your memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tumba

 

I'm sorry if I offended you.

 

No harm no foul. Your statement was odd and thus I required clarification.