Redeeming Love is one of the most impactful books I’ve ever read. And it goes deeper than just the great story. It strengthened my faith.
I don’t like to read books multiple times. It might have something to do with how I like to check things off and move on. But there was something about this book that was different. Even my husband noticed.
It was the first few months of our marriage and we were still learning all the little things about living with your new spouse.
- Some things surprised us: Why would you make the bed that way?
- Some things caused arguments: Why would you think I could carry a washing machine up three flights of stairs?
- And some things were completely unexpected: Why are you crying in the bathtub with a book?
As I finished the last pages of Redeeming Love in our tiny yellow bathtub, my new husband knocked on the door worried because I had been in there so long. When he came in and found tears streaming down my cheeks as my wrinkled fingers closed the book, he was more confused than ever.
Have you ever had a book touch you so much you didn’t want it to end?
Redeeming Love was that book for me. Yes, the story was beautifully written and the characters were amazing, but it was the depth of some of the lines that have stayed with me and made me read this book again and again.
It always amazes me how a few words can speak so much if only we will listen.
THE POWER OF FREEDOM
You are free, you just don’t know it yet.
YES…..this is me, you, all of us. How often do we forget the freedom we have in Christ? Maybe it’s not forgetting, but an inability to fully grasp such extravagance.
I long to know more of that freedom each and every day.
GOD’S LOVE ILLUSTRATED
Love cleanses, beloved. It doesn’t beat down. It doesn’t cast blame. My love isn’t a weapon. It’s a lifeline. Reach out and take hold, and don’t let go.
This may be Michael talking to Sarah, but it is really God talking to all of us. How often do we expect anger or disappointment from God? His love is not a weapon. Our only job is to grab it and hold on.
It's more than the story. It's an opportunity to understand more of God's heart for each of us. @FrancineRivers Share on X
THE POWER OF BEING KNOWN
I want what you don’t even know you have to give.
This is Michael Hosea to Angel on their first meeting. And I am left speechless, only with exhale. There is so much hope in these words.
The hope that he knows what she can offer more than she can even understand herself is the same hope I have that God knows those things in me that I can’t even imagine. The hope that I have more to give, that I am more than I even know, is scary and beautiful.
REDEEMING BEAUTY
She had always seemed so strong. And she was. Strong enough to take unspeakable abuse and survive. Strong enough to adapt to anything. Strong enough to lock herself away inside walls she thought would make her safe.
Michael’s thoughts on Sarah remind me of how often I’ve locked myself inside of walls because it felt safer to be inside something I could control. The fact that Michael was able to see the beauty even in this shows so much love. Love that belongs to each of us.
REMEMBER THE TRUTH
“Angel, Michael’s still waiting for you to come home.” Her face went deathly white.
“It’s been over three years. He can’t still be waiting.”
“He is.”
No matter how far we’ve gone, no matter how long it’s been, no matter what we’ve done. Remember, God is still there. He is waiting. Not waiting with scorn or judgement. He is waiting for us, His bride, with arms wide open and a heart full of love.
Also, after you read these quotes in Redeeming Love, get this book for another book you’ll fall in love with. You don’t have to read it in the bathtub, but you will definitely want to read it more than once!
If you remember anything about this book, remember these 5 truths. 5 Life Giving Quotes from Redeeming Love by @FrancineRivers Share on X
Another book for my wish list! I love your take aways and how they relate to our relationship with God. His love for us is immense! Many Thanks 8)
Definitely worth bumping to the top of your list!
I loved this books so much that I read it twice. I heard about a year ago that they were making it into a movie. I hope I heard right and that it really happens! One of my favorite books of all time!
I’ve always felt this would be an amazing movie. I hear rumor of it, but can’t find anything about it now. Maybe someday!
I’ve never read Redeeming Love but it’s been on my to read list for a while. I loved her Mark of the Lion series 🙂
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Oh, friend! This book is so good!
Best book ever! laurensparks.net
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Wonderful quotes. Thank you for sharing these along with your “take” on the quotes. I will have to check out the book!
It’s definitely worth the read!
I don’t usually have favorites; It’s so hard to pick just one of most things. But this book is my all-time favorite book. I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve read it, and each time it grips me, which is also saying something. As a writer, it’s hard to read books now and not get nit-picky. That doesn’t happen with Redeeming Love. It’s got to be Francine Rivers’s best work. Loved the quotes you picked.
Thanks Ashley! I agree. It is hard to pick favorites. And there are few books that I’ve read more than once. But this one tops that list!
I loved Redeeming Love, too! It took me a long time before I finally got around to reading it. But then I picked it up during a hard season where my dad was dying of cancer. It brought me a lot of comfort during that time. Thanks for sharing these quotes. I love how we can hear God through the words of others.
Isn’t it funny how God can give us a story (even a fictional one) at just the right time in our lives? He’s such a good Dad.
This book sounds amazing, Rebecca. What captured me the most is this:
“Love cleanses, beloved. It doesn’t beat down. It doesn’t cast blame. My love isn’t a weapon. It’s a lifeline. Reach out and take hold, and don’t let go.” Wow!
It is so very good! A perfect read!
Yes, that is such a great book! And one I can relate to so well. Thanks for sharing these wonderful quotes from the book on Grace & Truth.
I think it will always be a favorite!
One of my all time fave books!
Did you see, they’re finally making a movie?!
One of my all time faves!!!