Reflections of Gods Work

This work by Paul McLean is a deep, weekly devotional that is bothintrospective and interactive. It is a weekly study as opposed to a dailyreading in order to involve the reader on a more contemplative journeyinto focused biblical issues. By use of a weekly instead of a daily study, thisdevotional allows an opportunity to go deeper with God by narrowing thereaders focus on particular biblical principles that impact his or her personalsphere. McLean vigorously maintains that Bible study, deep personal analysisand prayer are critical anchors in weathering any of lifes storms while at the sametime producing Christian growth and maturity. They are also the pillars fromwhich growth, life balance, and fulfi llment is achieved.This book is interactive through the use of journaling thoughts, impressions,and messages received through connecting with Gods word (Bible) during theweek. Essentially, the reader evaluates his or her life by answering, in journalisticform, pointed and personal life questions. McLean believes that prayer andcontemplative study play critical roles in the process of hearing from God. Thisdevotional can also be used as a study guide for group sharing and personalgrowth.Each chapter touches on insights and personal experiences McLean hasencountered in his work as a probation offi cer and from his involvement inprison ministry. He discovered that by witnessing the transforming power ofJesus Christ in the lives of criminal offenders, he was changed and shaped byGod for a higher purpose.