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Nimbolina
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I just spent all of last night reading this book. I just couldn't put it down. I think that so far this one is my favorite. This book stands out to me because in this book the whole story was about discovery. The fact that each person were on this mission to discover something about themselves.
The part of the book that touched me the most was when Eustace was a dragon. I actually heard a speaker use this story as an example in his sermon. Eustace was a dragon and we find out that Aslan visited him and told him that in order for him to bathe in the pool he needs to take off his clothes. Eustace realizes that this might be the way for him to be human again so he starts scratching off all his scales yet each time he scratches off a layer of scales there is another one beneath it. Aslan then said "I need to take off your clothes." Aslan then deeply cut into him that Eustace felt great pain and Aslan removed the dragon skin for real. Aslan then clothed him in human clothes.
That scene was just perfect. I loved that it was told after it happened rather than live. Eustace had to go through this change alone without the other people witnessing it. I think about how we all need to have these personal encounters with God because it is then that we truly change.
The image of Aslan reaching and transforming Eustace was so powerful. Eustace's greed made him that creature and Eustace was not strong enough to heal himself. He would try and each time think he was successful but it always failed. I think of all the times I struggle with something and think I can solve it myself but always fail. Everyone needs help and it was true in the way help was given. The process will be painful but it will turn out wonderful in the end. Just as Aslan put the clothes back on Eustace, each person will be clothed again. Each person won't be left naked and in pain but renewed and refeshed for a new beginning.
Oh wow...it was just perfect and it was something I totally needed to read right now.
The whole book had so many little things about how Aslan places purpose in people's lives and helps them find themselves. He may not always be physically present but his presence will be known when needed. very cool.
I hope others will have something to add. Maybe something about Reepicheep the mouse or Prince Caspian or even the Duffers?
The part of the book that touched me the most was when Eustace was a dragon. I actually heard a speaker use this story as an example in his sermon. Eustace was a dragon and we find out that Aslan visited him and told him that in order for him to bathe in the pool he needs to take off his clothes. Eustace realizes that this might be the way for him to be human again so he starts scratching off all his scales yet each time he scratches off a layer of scales there is another one beneath it. Aslan then said "I need to take off your clothes." Aslan then deeply cut into him that Eustace felt great pain and Aslan removed the dragon skin for real. Aslan then clothed him in human clothes.
That scene was just perfect. I loved that it was told after it happened rather than live. Eustace had to go through this change alone without the other people witnessing it. I think about how we all need to have these personal encounters with God because it is then that we truly change.
The image of Aslan reaching and transforming Eustace was so powerful. Eustace's greed made him that creature and Eustace was not strong enough to heal himself. He would try and each time think he was successful but it always failed. I think of all the times I struggle with something and think I can solve it myself but always fail. Everyone needs help and it was true in the way help was given. The process will be painful but it will turn out wonderful in the end. Just as Aslan put the clothes back on Eustace, each person will be clothed again. Each person won't be left naked and in pain but renewed and refeshed for a new beginning.
Oh wow...it was just perfect and it was something I totally needed to read right now.
The whole book had so many little things about how Aslan places purpose in people's lives and helps them find themselves. He may not always be physically present but his presence will be known when needed. very cool.
I hope others will have something to add. Maybe something about Reepicheep the mouse or Prince Caspian or even the Duffers?