/> Unfortunately, Naomi had put all of her faith in her family and material things, and simply did not have much hope for the future.
However, through West’s book, readers learn that the biblical Book of Ruth teaches us that every person deserves a new beginning. Naomi’s story teaches us how to survive when poverty invades our wealth. It teaches us that God’s love is the most important thing in life, not material possessions or even family.
West emphasizes that life deals harshly with anyone who substitutes material possessions for spiritual vitality. He states, “Maybe your past is casting an elongated shadow over your present as well as your future. It seems you can’t escape disappointments … Probably you have attempted to forget and move forward, only to be reminded of what you left behind. If this describes your situation, let me recommend that … New beginnings have everything to do with reorientation of attitude.”
Ruth persuaded her mother-in-law Naomi to allow her to move back to Bethlehem so she could regain some resemblance to her former family life after the death of her husband, Naomi’s son.
While in Bethlehem she met an eligible bachelor by the name of Boaz, and Ruth was able to repair her broken heart and start a new family.
Finding Fullness Again teaches that the adversity we sometimes face is simply God trying to prepare us for a future blessing and our spiritual purpose in life.
”The story points to the truth that men do not control events, but the hands of God is working his purpose out. Often new beginnings are immersed in waters of adversity,” West said. Not only did Ruth receive a blessing with a new husband and child, she