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Life's Not Fair but God Is Good

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This is only the second of Schuller's books that I've read and I am already noticing his uncanny knack for making you put your life into perspective. In "Life's not Fair but God is Good", Schuller relates more stories about himself, the people he's known, and the difficult situations they've all worked their way out of, through faith and positive thinking.

Unlike other motivational authors, Schuller doesn't so much tell you how to "change" your life, as much as he shows you how to make the best of the life you now live. "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade" as they say. Reading about some of the situations Schuller and many of his longtime friends have dealt with in their lives, only to come out better people, it increasingly makes me feel as if my biggest source of stress and tribulation, that being my work, is really nothing to take personally. A job is just a job and in reality, the rest of my life is going just fine. There are some people who not only don't have a job, but who couldn't work anyway because of some health problem. Schuller seems to know a lot of the folks who were able to figure out how to do what they love, in spite (or because) of their health or other such obstacles.

Pick up "Life's not Fair, but God is Good". I also recommend "If it's Going to Be, it's Up to Me". This kind of pseudo-therapy from Robert Schuller at the small cost of his books is a steal.

In the past four months life has dealt my family some severe blows and I wish I had read this book two months ago. It still had a profound effect on how I will view my future but it would have helped me get on the right track sooner. It will help you understand that God is really Good and not our enemy. Rev. Schuller explains with simple examples and simple words how our attitude toward the "unfair events of our lives" can be turned into the most rewarding and enriching times. He helps us to understand that giving thanks to God is the key to finding peace and our way in this earthly life. His message shows that finding God replaces the emptiness and the fear of what might happen. I recommend this book to anyone who is facing challenges in their lives or has recently lost someone dear to them. I bought this book two weeks ago and have already shared it with two friends.

Reverand Schuller has done it again. This is a sensational book. I received this book from my father a few months ago. After reading just the first page, I was totally captivated by it. Reverand Schuller gives hope to everyone, no matter what their religion or belief. This book has made me laugh, cry and literally drop my chin to the floor. Reverand Schuller shows us that no matter what our situation may be, there is always a brighter side with God showing us the way.

I had not been having such a good 'spiritual' time this past year and this book fell into my hands in a providencial way. It helped me to refocus where I had to focus on, God. A certain moment came and, in a way that I would not have been able to respond earlier in the year, I was able to live the moment in faith and peace. I give thanks to the Lord for being there always, because "God is good". Praise be the Lord! Thanks also to Robert H. Schuller for being an instrument of Him. God bless you!

To those who have fallen for this evil, conniving, monstrous liar who is an antichrist and against the Biblical truth of the Lord Jesus Christ: I am sorry for you. Turn to Jesus of the Bible and stop following this wolf in sheep's cloth.

Read him for yourself:

"[In an article in Christianity Today, October 5, 1984, Schuller said, "I don't think anything has been done in the name of Christ and under the banner of Christianity that has proven more destructive to human personality and, hence, counterproductive to the evangelism enterprise than the often crude, uncouth, and unchristian strategy of attempting to make people aware of their lost and sinful condition." "To be born again means that we must be changed from a negative to a positive self-image --from inferiority to self-esteem, from fear to love, from doubt to trust" (Schuller, Self-Esteem, p. 68)]. "

This is a lie. The core essence of Biblical truth to be born again is to receive the LORD JESUS CHRIST as our Savior. It has nothing to do with human self esteem except for the fact that our ultimate esteem is in Jesus.

Schuller embraces NEW AGE OCCULT MEDITATION:

" Schuller believes in visualization techniques. Visualization stems from New Age practice, but Schuller recommends it:

I discovered the reality of that dynamic dimension in prayer that comes through visualizing...Don't try to understand it. Just start to enjoy it! It's true. It works. I tried it.vi
Visualization is an occult practice, but Schuller has no qualms incorporating it into Christianity:

Move into mighty moods of meditation. Draw energy from centers of sacred solitude, serenity, and silence...Find yourself coming alive in the garden of prayer called meditation...Yes, the "New Agers" have grabbed hold of meditation...Hey, Christian! Hear me! Let's not give up the glorious, God-given gift of meditation by turning it over to those outside our faith.vii "

The most effective mantras employ the "M" sound. You can get the feel of it by repeating the words, "I am, I am," many times over...Transcendental Meditation...is not a religion nor is it necessarily anti-Christian.ix
I AM is the name reserved for God in the Bible (Exodus 3:14; John 8:58). Is Schuller suggesting that we now claim the name of God? Apparently yes, for he says this in Self-Esteem--The New Reformation:

To be born again means that we must be changed from a negative to a positive self-image--from inferiority to self esteem, from fear to love, from doubt to trust...And we can pray, "Our Father in heaven, honorable is our name" (emphasis in original).x

You all need to read this:

http://www.inplainsite.org/html/robert_schuller.html

" QUESTIONER: As Jesus said it was?

SCHULLER: Jesus was not literal.

QUESTIONER: Justified from what? The wrath of God?

SCHULLER: Oh! I'll never use that language.

QUESTIONER: But the Bible does.

SCHULLER: Yes, the Bible does, but the Bible is ... a contradiction: Old Testament -- Law, New Testament -- Grace. Jesus is a contradiction; totally human and totally God."

SCHULLER IS DENYING THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST AND HE IS CALLING JESUS A CONTRADICTION. He is as anti-Christ as they come.

Compare Jesus and His Bible to Robert Schuller and see the differences:

"A person is in hell when he has lost his self-esteem." (Self-Esteem, The New Reformation, pp.14-15)

The Bible says in Mark 9:43-47 that Hell is a literal place of eternal torment for all who reject Jesus as their only Savior.

Look, people. Robert Schuller does not care for you. He cares for his wallet, and, deceiving people. That is what this man is about. Read the Bible and trust in Jesus. He died for you and He loves you.

All of us have said that life is not fair. We are all right. This is a hard fact to face but Dr. Robert H. Schuller spells out a way to deal with this problem straight on in his book Life's Not Fair but God is Good.
These timeless lessons are even more applicable today as we attempt to deal with the challenges brought upon us. For instance all of us ask "Why God is this happening to me?" or "When are things going to get better?" However the real question we need to ask starts with what. What am I going to do about it? What are the lessons learned. Those "what" questions are the ones that spur answers.
Life's Not Fair but God is Good is simply more than a preachy feel good book, it is one of action. This is the perfect remedy for anyone who wants a boast in finding solutions to life's problems.

Each individual lives with hopes - Who give Hopes? Robert Schuller does! Yeah, Life Isn't Fair always as we face a lot of ups and downs and hopes make one survive. It's a faith strong to build within and to read Robert's Books means keep the faith as he instil hope in the minds that Life may not be fair but keep the faith and sure, God Really sees your problems and help comes at the nick of hour. Being a great fan of Robert Schuller, his inspirations leads to a perspective to think Positive. Obstacles come your way but it is upto me, upto us, to face the challenges by keeping the faith in God. In the Religious text of Gita, it is said in hindi language 'Jo hota hai voh accha hi hoga, jo hoga voh accha hi ho raha hai...apna karm karte jao' Meaning to say, What happens is for good, what will happen will happen good, just do your good deeds. So, I believe, Robert also gives a hope and help you to be happy even in time of difficulties as you read the book coz his words in this book reflect a message to Keep the Faith and believe, trust in God. God really is fair, Is he sometimes??? Only he knows! Good console, good book.