Book Review: In His Image

I am participating in an adult summer reading program.  For this program, I am required to read a book from several suggested categories.  One of those categories is, "A book I have been wanting to read for far too long".  For this category, I chose Jen Wilkin's In His Image.

After reading Wilkin's None Like Him, I was excited to read In His Image and explore the characteristics of God that He has called us to reflect.  Wilkin introduces this study by addressing the concept of seeking God's will for our lives.  She reminds us that though many people question God's will for their lives, truly, "If Scripture teaches us anything, it is this: God is always more concerned with the decision-maker than he is with the decision itself."  She points out that "the questions 'What should I do?' and 'Who should I be?' are not unrelated.  But the order in which we ask them matters.  If we focus on our actions without addressing our hearts, we may end up merely as better behaved lovers of self."  This book prompts us to address our hearts.

During the following ten chapters, Wilkin gives an overview of ten characteristics of God.  I loved how she ended each chapter with the question, "What is the will of God for your life", answered with a summary of how to live out that chapter's godly characteristic.  Her thoughts were practical and applicable.
 
In His Image is definitely a book to re-read.  In my excitement to add another title to my summer reading list, I read this book quickly.  This is a book to which I will return and read more in-depth in the future.  The verses for meditation and questions for reflection at the end of the chapter make this a book that could easily be used as a Bible study.  As with Wilkin's other writings, this book is profitable for building and shaping one's theology.  I would recommend this book to women of all ages and stages of life.

Rachel's Rating:
★★★★★