Kimberly N. Bess is a 48-year-old rededicated Christian. Although she spent most of her life in church, she realized that she had only been occupying space and that her relationship with God was surface level at best. Kimberly began to re-evaluate her approach to life and the teachings she had received. Not only did she take a hiatus from the building called church, but she also let God become her teacher, not man.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
God's Divine Order is a work of non-fiction in the inspirational writing, religious devotional, and slice-of-life genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Kimberly Bess, this unique work offers step-by-step guidance for accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, free from religious biases and doctrines of the modern world and its many interpretations and manipulations of religion. Drawing directly from the Holy Bible, the book aims to correct misconceptions and highlight God's love over church-induced negativity. Bess emphasizes the importance of personal obedience to God’s instructions and encourages readers to develop their own relationship with God rather than relying on flawed human judgments. The book seeks to inspire readers to understand God’s true nature and take responsibility for their actions to maintain a close connection with Him.
Author Kimberly Bess has lovingly crafted a work that is both enlightening and refreshing with a clear mission statement: a dedication to removing religious biases and focusing on the core teachings of the Holy Bible. Her personal anecdotes about struggling with partial obedience and overcoming procrastination were relatable and inspiring, and the narrative has a warm, optimistic touch, but is also very clear-cut and direct in its bold, empowering statements. The emphasis on God's love and the importance of personal responsibility is sure to challenge readers who may have previous perceptions shaped by negative church experiences. I, for example, appreciated the analogy of gathering souls for Christ like fishing, where the evangelical role is simply to catch the fish and leave the cleaning to God. This perspective shift was both humbling and empowering, reinforcing the idea that we should focus on our relationship with God rather than judging others for their choices. The book ultimately left me with a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer understanding of what God's true nature might mean, and some new turning points from which to view the choices life gives us. Overall, God's Divine Order delivers on all its promises with a bold and bright perspective that can certainly bring joy and comfort to those who need it.
