When God Writes Your Love Story (Paperback)

~ (Author), Leslie Ludy (Author)

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When God Writes Your Love Story challenges singles to take a fresh approach to relationships in a culture where love has been replaced by cheap and diluted sensual passion. This book shows that God's way to true love is not some dull and lifeless formula, but brings fulfillment and romance in its purest, richest, and most satisfying form.

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Eric and Leslie are a powerful voice to their generation. As full-time speakers, writers and musicians, they challenge and encourage young adults and singles around the world to pursue holiness in every aspect of their lives.

If you're looking for practical ways to build a God-honoring relationship, you can't afford to miss this book. --Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, Seattle Pacific University, Authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.

Straightforward and unabashed, When God Writes Your Love Story delves deep into the Christian single's love life. Take a moment to gain a new perspective on true romance - God's way! --Beverly LaHaye, Founder, Concerned Women for America

Creative, challenging, intuitive and inspirational are just four of the dozens of exuberant adjectives that fill my heart as I read the 'you'll-never-be-the-same' writing of Eric and Leslie. If you'd like to save the world on more broken heart or fill a heart that is budding with love, secure a copy of When God Writes Your Love Story and give one to a special friend! --Dr. Joe White, President, Kanakuk Kamps, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (February 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929125003
• ISBN-13: 978-1929125005
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,766 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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70 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Solid, Balanced Approach, December 8, 2001

By	Michael Janke "www.xanga.com/mikeknaj" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Subtitled "The Ultimate Approach To Guy/Girl Relationships," WHEN GOD WRITES YOUR LOVE STORY has some big expectations to fill. Remarkably, Eric and Leslie Ludy's work actually stands up well to them.

What the Ludy's have laid out is really more of a philosophy on living that, when applied correctly, encompasses your approach to dating and relationships. WHEN GOD WRITES YOUR LOVE STORY is not about rules. As chapter four nicely explains, rules don't ultimately save you from temptation and making wrong choices. Only a full love-relationship with God can do that, and it is that exact thing that the Ludy's set as the foundation for their approach. Sounds basic and obvious, but when you see how many people are stuck in the cycle of bad relationships based upon sensual passion, physical attraction, or legalistic rulemaking it becomes clear that this approach is anything but basic. In fact, it's quite radical.

WHEN GOD WRITES YOUR LOVE STORY, then, is about giving God the "pen," of your life -- your entire life, not just your love life. The Ludy's do a fantastic job of describing why this matters, how it makes a difference, and what a life married to this choice will look like. Their writing is God-centered yet practical and very balanced. I'll say that again, because it's important -- their approach is extremely balanced, and that's what I admire most about it. The only complaint I have is that some of the dialogue in the book is a bit goofy (they use exclamation points a lot!), but because the substance of the book was so solid I was able to look past that.

If you are looking for a book that will help you not only make right dating choices but transform you entire lifestyle so that you end up in a truly happy, fulfilling and lasting marriage then WHEN GOD WRITES YOUR LOVE STORY is for you. Is it the "ultimate" approach? If not then it's sure close. It is one of the three best books on the subject that I have read (the others being BOY MEETS GIRL and BOUNDARIES IN DATING). Read all three if you can. I give it FIVE STARS.

71 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I believe in 'Happily Ever After' now..., April 24, 2000

By	"mw_carter" (Irmo, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This book absolutely changed the way I looked at romance and love, and it helped me to realize that only by doing God's will can I ever be truly happy and fulfilled in a relationship. It made me take things in perspective, made me see that I wasn't quite where God wanted me to be, that in order to be able to find the one woman for me, that I would first have to trust in Him, to love Him, to learn to love like Him. He already has a Godly woman set aside for me, somewhere... I finished the book Saturday night, and began to cry, not tears of sadness and depression, but of submission, sincerely asking God to take control of all aspects of my life.

I really think anyone of "dating age" should read this book, as it not only deals with the romantic aspects of Christian life, but really the most important thing in life, total devotion to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And you think you know what loves all about..., July 26, 2001

By	G. R. Trevisan (Farmington, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For teens and young adults today, it just may seem that maintaining godly purity while dating is truly a God-sized task. If youre a young person who wants to honor God in your life, this book could open your mind and heart to the sweeter song of Gods plan for your love life.

Co-authors Eric and Leslie Ludy, trading off chapters throughout the book, recount their frustrations with dating while striving to maintain basic standards of purity such as maintaining their virginity and dating only fellow believers. But following rules failed to protect them from emotional turmoil of various relationships despite that they invested heavily in the other person, sometimes even compromising some of their purity to hold onto the guy or girl they were seeing. Independently and long before they knew each other God lead both Eric and Leslie to relinquishing the pen of their personal love stories to Him.

Leslie recounts her struggle with this decision. She asked herself why a sensible, enlightened, with it young adult like herself would entrust someone as old (and most likely outdated) as God with this precious area of life. Similarly, Eric shares his own misgivings, If there is one thing in all of life that we feel sure God has no clue about, its romance.

The revelation that came to Eric was, My lack of trust came directly back to the fact that I didnt truly know Him. Likewise, Leslie admits, While the Christian world indicated that I was following Gods way by keeping the rules as best as possible, deep down I knew I was really the one in control of this area of my life. I had been the one calling the shots, not God!

When they allowed themselves to truly get to know the Lord, they discovered that Gods ideas about romance and sex were not only not old fashioned but He, quite literally, wrote the book of love! Gods desire is to write a sweeter song for each of us if we just relinquish our love life to Him. Gods sweeter song is like nothing this world can touch.

Recounting their own experiences as Christian singles, as a courting couple and finally, as young marrieds, Eric and Leslie offer relevant Scriptures and quotes from renowned Christian thinkers to make their points. While the book primarily addresses single Christians, it may speak to long-married folks as it did to me. I was challenged in a number of areas that I found I could adapt easily to my own situation (as 46-years old and 22 years married).

Some great topics addressed in the book: On faithfulness - I was totally blessed by Leslies explanation about how God showed her, through Proverbs 31:12, that His idea of being faithful to her spouse was not something that began after they met but before. This powerful idea touches on why we should be guarded about our relationships with the opposite sex until were ready for a lifelong commitment and sure weve found Mr. or Miss Right.

On the apparent scarcity of honorable guys or girls who are worth waiting for - Most men today treat girls like sex objects while many girls will willingly forfeit their virtue to the first guy who cozies up to them. Take heart, claims the book. God is raising up real men and virtuous women who are devoted to Him and well worth the wait.

About having ideal standards for a mate  Ever had someone tell you your standards were unrealistic? Prompted by a friend to list her standards for a spouse, Leslie responded, Someone who treats me like a princess, is sensitive, tender, gentle, brave, full of integrity, servant-hearted and honorable to name a few. Her friend challenged her to consider that It was God who put them (the standards) in your heartbecause He wants you to look for a man with the character of Jesus Christ. A warning follows  Often we get anxious and compromise and settle for less than what God has for us.

Partnering with Godly advisors to counsel you about opposite gender relationships - Youll be amazed and blessed when you read the role Leslies dad played when Eric was courting her.

On when the sweeter song is solo (singleness)  A relationship is not meant to make us into a whole persononly Jesus Christ can make us a whole person. An entire chapter is devoted to being single, offering many views about the blessings of this time, even if it lasts a lifetime. Its also a time to learn some life skills that will be needed if and when God leads you into a marital relationship.

Near the end of the book is a chapter subtitled, A glimmer of hope in a world of lost virginity. Although frank about the severity of sexual sin and its devastating effects on people, it offers the hope and healing thats only possible with Jesus.

Overall, this book is a real find with lots of wonderful and tender lessons that will sit with you a long while after youve finished reading. Its an easy read, just 219 pages, comes in paperback and includes a complimentary CD of songs by the Ludys entitled Faithfully  songs about a love worth waiting for.

I recommend it not only for teens and young adults who are in the middle of the dating scene but also youth leaders and parents of teens and young adults.