FOREWARD

With wise words and thorough logic, Wayne Jacobsen leaves no obstacle standing between a believer and God the Father. He carefully and gently pushes aside any resistance to absolute reliance on the grace of God and his plan for us. Some journeys carry such dangers and mysteries that we long for a hand to hold and a secure face to be seen. This book places your hand in the most sure one and clearly portrays the face of God.

When Jesus answered a questioner he informed us that the greatest commandment was to "love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength", for many of us, this was a command to which we could only aspire. Perhaps we even prayed, "Lord, I want to love you with all my heart, soul, mind and strength." After reading this book, I am confident you will easily say, "I do love you completely."

No matter what your emotional state, even if fear, peace will settle on your heart. Any anxieties about God are going to fade. Prepare your face for a smile and your heart for a constant parade of brass bands celebrating a great victory.

In my childhood, I cultivated some friends because they had much better toys than I did. I frequented their houses with greater appreciation than they held for their possessions. You will frequent God's presence much more because of the eternal toys (joys!) you find there so superior to your own house and possessions because of the understandings you are about to receive.

If it seems that I push too hard and compliment too highly about this book, it is on purpose. You hold in your hands a classic.

Be prepared to know God better and love him more. You are about to go on a journey whose road map you will save for repeat use and whose copies you will gladly and freely give to others.

-- Gayle D. Erwin - Author, Jesus Style

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