Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3
"Poor!" the preacher said. "Poor! Do you mean broke? You're still empty, still searching.
"Broke!" he exclaimed. "Or do you mean broken? The losses in your life have left you broken."
Then the preacher said, "Welcome home, friend. God has been waiting for you. He wants a personal relationship with you. He said so right here in this book"--the preacher held up the Bible--"and he's been saying it all along. You just couldn't hear him." A Warrior's Faith by Robert Vera
I am glad I know of Ryan's story and his relationship with and impact on the author, Robert Vera. Robert tells the story of Ryan Job in a straightforward conversational manner. I often felt like he was sitting across from me imparting the lessons he learned about the amazing life Ryan Job lived. This book was recommended by a friend whose loved one has a traumatic brain injury. She also derived a lot from the book. This book reinforces that very bad things happen to very good people but by the grace of God they can be victorious and can lead a life that inspires and encourages others. Our suffering only limits us if we allow it to damage our attitude.
