Beth Moore calls it a "pit". A miry, slippery, dank place. It's not necessarily a literal 20-foot cistern. It is more of a discouraging, debilitating place of emotional, spiritual imprisonment. It's a state of mind. A state in which you find yourself trapped with seemingly no way out. There's three ways to get into a pit: you're tossed in; you slipped in; or you jumped in. As I read this book I see a trail of pits I've encountered throughout my life, and I see the way I got out of those pits. I've been underlining and looking up scriptures. I've been praying for folks whom I know are in some of the pits she describes. I'm halfway through the 249 pages and it's already convinced me of a pit I, myself, am squirming to get out of at the moment. Until I read the book, it wasn't quite as clear as it is right now.
So what am I gonna do about it? Firstly, I came to the conclusion I'm in it. Secondly, I decided I don't want to stay here. Okay, personally, I think that's half the battle--recognizing there is a pit and I am in it. Now, I'm going to finish the book and see what Beth offers in the way of advice to get out. I'll try and keep you updated on my progress.
In the meantime, let me suggest if you're struggling with a relationship, to get out of a particular situation, feel weighed down by some outside force, long for a brighter day, then get yourself a copy of Beth Moore's book and begin today to "Get Out Of That Pit" that is controlling your life. BTW, as much as I've heard about Beth Moore, this is the first time I've ever read one of her books. So, take that for what it's worth. selahV
[Special thanks to my friend, Rose, who sent this to me for Christmas because I told her I planned to buy it. It was a great surprise.]
