Shine Like A Diamond: Embracing the Process (Lisa Dew) PAPERBACK

 “Shine Like A Diamond” Because that's exactly what you are—a diamond in the hands of God the ‘master jeweller’ and He wants you to shine! Just as every diamond must go through a rigorous process of refinement to bring out its beauty and potential, so must you. In the Bible there are many examples of people who had to push through a challenging and often painful process in order to possess what God had promised them. Abraham, Joseph, the Israelites, and ultimately Jesus Christ Himself who is the greatest example of this, giving up His very life to secure His most treasured possession—you! If Christ had to go through such agony to gain what He most desired then it stands to reason that we will also have to go through a similarly difficult process to possess our promises. Maybe you are longing for a baby or a life partner. Maybe you need healing, or you have a dream that God has placed on your heart. God wants to give it to you but He won't just lay it out on a platter. God never promised to make it easy. Instead He will make YOU stronger, otherwise you would become like a spoilt child never developing the spiritual muscles and maturity needed to carry out the assignment He has prepared for you. Surrendering to the process of refinement is the only way forward. Don’t get stuck at the point of unfulfilled promise. That’s what the Israelites did. They complained all their way to the promised land; forever walking in circles. They said it would have been better to stay where they were stuck in bondage rather than face the challenges ahead. In the end God gave them their wish. Every one of that generation died right there in the dessert, never reaching the promised destination. How tragic! Do you want to remain stuck between the promise and the destination—your destiny, or will you do what it takes to secure your promise? EMBRACE THE PROCESS.

About the author

Born on the mission field in Papua New Guinea, Lisa has lived in New Zealand for over 30 years. She is a stay-at-home mum who has homeschooled her three children in and amongst singing, songwriting, worship leading, teaching homeschool choir, painting, writing books and indulging in DIY. She is involved with regular short-term mission in both Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. Lisa is passionate about empowering women to become the best, unique version of themselves and to embrace their identity in Christ.