In real life, victory over destructive generational patterns is rare. Psychologists have studied pathological family patterns for decades, trying to discover why they persist but to no avail. Part memoir, part psychological education and application, and part Christian living, Long Live Love is an invitation and opportunity for self-reflection and healing from family-of-origin issues.
Rena Roberts grew up in a profoundly dysfunctional home and set out to create a healthy, loving Christian family of her own. But when her daughter began to rebel in her late teens, Rena found herself stripped of her faith and everything she counted on from God. It was then that He began to radically transform her as she surrendered to His will and word, no matter what.
Rena's approach to overcoming deep bondage and spiritual darkness will embolden others to go after freedom recklessly and bring the power of God's supernatural love to their family line. This journey of freedom from generational jail is told in three sections: Longing, Living, and Loving. Each chapter ends with spiritual growth and reflection questions to examine the longings we have throughout our lives, how we try to live differently from our family of origin, and how we can truly love those we never thought we could.
Be prepared to embark on a deeply personal journey with Rena Roberts from bondage to freedom. Long Live Love shares her gripping story in an intensely personal way with refreshing transparency. Rena explores a theological understanding of her transformation, simultaneously sharing her real life, real grit, real suffering, and real freedom. Approach this book with an open heart, and though the journey will not be an easy one, there is true, real-life freedom to be experienced. -Paul Meitler, World Impact Missionary (2010-2020)