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A review by emthewordenthusiast
Pray For Them: The True Story of a Racist White Christian Called to Black Seminary by Trisha Fenimore
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
I was hesitant to read this book.
Just as Trisha shares she was hesitant to write it.
The subject of racism is such a touchy one in our society. Toucy because it's been so mishandled and touchy because many are afraid to even talk about it, due to the mishandling.
However, I never want to shy away from hard things so I gladly accepted when Trisha reached out to me and asked me to read and review it and have spent the last couple months digesting her moving story.
Pray for Them is the memoir of a relatable twenty-something woman's journey out of addiction, racism and prejudice into the freedom and light of Christ.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is a prayer Trisha shares saying "Lord, please remove anything from my life that is not in service to You and Your purpose for me." Some may argue that Trisha is a little too hard on herself at times and that some of her racist thoughts are just inconsequential judgements or cautionary feelings. But those seemingly "small" judgements and thoughts are seeds that can take root if not carefully managed and eliminated by the work of the Holy Spirit.
God calls us higher than the status quo. He commands us to be holy as he is holy. Our thoughts and actions towards others, even if they are just "on the line" of being racist, hateful, lustful, or bitter are deeply serious to him and offensive to the ones he made. We are to follow the example of Jesus, who laid down his life for all- sinner, saint, man, woman, jew, gentile, black, white, slave, and free.
Trisha's transparency throughout her story will make you examine your own heart and cause you to be more aware of thoughts that are displeasing to the Lord and disrespectful toward others- especially in the area of race.
Praying God uses it mighty for his kingdom!
Just as Trisha shares she was hesitant to write it.
The subject of racism is such a touchy one in our society. Toucy because it's been so mishandled and touchy because many are afraid to even talk about it, due to the mishandling.
However, I never want to shy away from hard things so I gladly accepted when Trisha reached out to me and asked me to read and review it and have spent the last couple months digesting her moving story.
Pray for Them is the memoir of a relatable twenty-something woman's journey out of addiction, racism and prejudice into the freedom and light of Christ.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is a prayer Trisha shares saying "Lord, please remove anything from my life that is not in service to You and Your purpose for me." Some may argue that Trisha is a little too hard on herself at times and that some of her racist thoughts are just inconsequential judgements or cautionary feelings. But those seemingly "small" judgements and thoughts are seeds that can take root if not carefully managed and eliminated by the work of the Holy Spirit.
God calls us higher than the status quo. He commands us to be holy as he is holy. Our thoughts and actions towards others, even if they are just "on the line" of being racist, hateful, lustful, or bitter are deeply serious to him and offensive to the ones he made. We are to follow the example of Jesus, who laid down his life for all- sinner, saint, man, woman, jew, gentile, black, white, slave, and free.
Trisha's transparency throughout her story will make you examine your own heart and cause you to be more aware of thoughts that are displeasing to the Lord and disrespectful toward others- especially in the area of race.
Praying God uses it mighty for his kingdom!