He Saw That it Was Good

 Sho Baraka's book, He Saw That it Was Good, is an honest look at some of the tough questions in our world.  Baraka explores how people, created by God, can live in His world using their gifts and creativity to better their lives and the lives of others. I received this book from Waterbrook and Multnomah as part of their launch team in exchange for an honest review.   I really didn't know what to think of Baraka's book when I first picked it up.  I was not familiar with his work and the topic was rather vague.  However, after reading just a few pages I began to really appreciate his concept and the writing.  Simple truths continued to be revealed as I read which inspired me to keep reading. The first thought that hooked me was,  "If our lives are music, stories are the instruments that arrange it." Baraka's words inspired me to think. Stories tell our tales, they inspire and motivate.  Just as music does.  Another quote that spoke to me was when he said, "If we passively float through life, reacting only to the actions of others, our story is likely to be far from its full potential.  But if we believe what God said about us, how we were made in the image of the Creator himself--well, wouldn't that change everything? Wouldn't that set us free to live our true story, our true creative life?" Hard questions like this, ones that make us think are what drive Baraka's book.  For anyone who enjoys spending time questioning the world and God's creation, take the time to read Baraka's book.  You won't be disappointed.