When You Know, You Know
In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer is a beautiful Christian timeslip novel that I absolutely adored. It is the second book in the Timeless series but can be read as a stand-alone.
This novel is set in 1861, 1941 and 2001. Historians will recognize these dates as the starting point for three wars for America – the American Civil War; Pearl Harbor and World War II; and the war on terror. I read with my heart in my mouth as 9/11 (September)approached and then of course December 1941. Gabrielle Meyer has perfectly captured the horrors of war – particularly Pearl Harbor where the picture she painted is horrific and vivid.
There are choices to be made. Choices always have consequences. The leading lady has a difficult choice to make. She longs for God to make the decision for her – but then she would not be exercising her faith muscle that tells her to lean into God and trust Him. “I could trust God’s plan for my life, even if it didn’t feel like things were under control.” Sometimes life feels like a runaway train but nothing ever happens that surprises God. He sees the end from the beginning.
Within the novel characters have, and do, experience loss. “I prayed… but God didn’t hear me… I knew the only way to survive in this world was to never love again.” That is not living, that is existing. God loves us and He wants us to love others. We were not meant to journey through life alone.
Prayer is important. “I will pray for you, because I know nothing is impossible with God.” We are called to pray for each other. Prayer connects us with God. “Turn my prayers heavenward, hoping God was listening.” God is always listening to our prayers. He does not always give us what we want but He always gives us what we need.
There are times when God seems silent. “You [God] remain silent when I need You most.” It is at these times of great need that God carries us.
God creates everyone on purpose, for a purpose. “Everyone had a unique and special purpose.” When God has called us to it, we cannot fail.
In This Moment is a unique novel – one character, three lives, one pivotal decision. How will she choose? Which person is her true identity? Read the novel to discover the answers.
In This Moment is a book to be savoured. I never wanted it to end. I will leave you with my favourite quote:
“God has not been far away at all. He had been as close as each of my loved ones, working through their lives to minister to me.”
JULIA WILSON
