Product Description

Many Christians have bought into the lie that we are worthy of Gods love only when our lives are going well. If our families are happy or our jobs are meaningful, life is a success. But when life begins to fall through the cracks 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 God. We cower and hide until we can rearrange the mask of perfection and look good again. Sadly, it is then that we wonder why we lack intimate relationships and a passionate faith. Yet all this time God is calling us to take the mask off and come openly to Him. God longs for us to know the depth of our being that He loves us and accepts us as we are. When we are out true selves, we can finally claim our identity as Gods child-Abbas child-and experience His pure pleasure in who we are. Brennan Manning encourages readers to let go of the imposter lifestyle and freely accept our belovedness as a child of the heavenly Father. In Him there is life, our passion is rekindled, and our union with Him is His greatest pleasure.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36639 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-05
• Released on: 2002-09-05
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .51 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

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The liberating message of this book is that God longs for us to know that He loves and accepts us as we are. God is our "Abba", our loving Father, who knows us far better than we know ourselves. The revelation of this book is two-fold: Sin has a far greater grip on our hearts and lives than we imagine, and God, who knows this, longs to bring us into passionate relationship with Himself.

About the Author
BRENNAN MANNING leads retreats, revivals, and renewals around the country. He has authored several books, including Lion and Lamb, The Ragamuffin Gospel, and The Signature of Jesus. His most favored activity is hanging out with his wife, Roslyn, in New Orleans.