Analysis Of The Hiding Place By Betsie Ten Boom - 1016 Words

The Hiding Place – Betsie Ten Boom A Dutch woman, well-known as Betsie Ten Boom the daughter of a watchmaker, who is frail because anime and persecution but enjoys making every place she goes more homely and warm, has the faith, the serenity, and the complete conviction that the Lord is always there in every circumstance. This faith takes Betsie and her sister through the hardships they endure in the prisons and concentration camps where they are incarcerated. While her sister tends to pray for their needs, Betsie prays for their enemies, whom she sees through God’s eyes the guards, everyone who mistreats them, even thanking God for the fleas in their bunks. Her chestnut hair and elegant figure make her very graceful, but her kindness,†¦show more content†¦Ã¢â‚¬Å"even though she knew preaching is not a human invention but a gracious creation of God and a central part of His revealed will for caring and loving. â€Å"Betsie had dome my hair that morning, labouring for an hour with the curling iron unti l it was piled high on my head- and so far, for wonder, it had stayed† (Page 39) There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for other. Her faith continues, As Betsie relied on Corrie’s physical strength, Corrie relied on Betsie’s spiritual strength. Betsie humbly seeks to achieves this through what she says, â€Å"That wasn’t all.† Oh yes†¦Ã¢â‚¬â„¢. to one another and to all. Rejoice always pray constantly, give thank in all circumstances; for this is the god in Jesus Christ† (Page 185). However, this quote shows how Betsie’s words were continuously inspire and encouraging others and this essentially means whatever happens in your life, no matter how troubling things might seem, do not enter the neighbourhood of despair. Even when all doors remain closed, God will open up a new path only for you always be thankful. ‘‘Betsie’s fingers traced a pattern on the wooden sink worn smooth by generation of Ten Booms. â€Å"I don’t know† she said softly. â€Å"But if god has