My Dear Child

Book Review
Urquhart, Colin. “My Dear Child..” Listening to God’s heart. Hodder and Stoughton. 1990
C.H.- pastor at Kingdom Faith Church in Horsham, West Sussex. A Christian, evangelical, apostolic and neo-charismatic leader in the U.K.
Comment. Henry
The author declares, “The Lord asked me to write this book.” Based on scripture and experience the focus of the book is an expression of God’s relationship with his child (children). It is intended to encourage, empower and inspire. The book is written in the format of short devotional considerations of how God views his child. This book would be effective as a devotional booklet read individually or used as a resource for a group activity.
The author benefited personally from writing this book. He explains, “I now have a greater understanding of who God is and of the nature of his love for each of his children”. God reveals himself as a loving heavenly father reaching out to his child (children), assuring that child of all those things that such a loving, all-powerful, compassionate father does.
The Father has provided salvation. He is love. That love is unconditional. It does not engender fear. It is kind, forgiving, patient, etc. Everything that comes from the Father is motivated by love. He is with us in all experiences (good and bad) of life.
Remain in the light, avoid darkness. God dispels darkness. Jesus is the light of the world and we are his ambassadors (little lights).
God’s truth never changes and we must accept that truth. We set our limitations by our requests from God. Understanding the Lord’s authority and how it functions in our lives and through our lives brings us peace and purpose.
When we understand God’s holiness it will bring joy not fear (of judgment). God’s glory is revealed in his child (children).
“That same Spirit, who lives in you, will lead you victoriously through all the experiences of your life, through all opposition, rejection and pain. My Spirit will take you through death itself into the glory of resurrection. You shall have a new risen body in which to reveal my glory for all eternity.” (276)