Comments on: how unforgiveness steals {life-giver series :: step 3}

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:24:00 +0000

In reply to Melissa Jones Smith. God is so good. My dad really was an amazing man. Amazing. I'm absolutely honored that I get to call him my daddy. And I know that he loved me, he just didn't know how to show it. God has used even our lack of connection to transform me. And I truly believe The Lord has allowed him glimpses down here. I don't have much scripture to support it but I believe he "cheers me on" in the faith in that great cloud of witnesses. And I can't wait to see him again one day!

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:21:00 +0000

In reply to Julie Reynolds. Thank you, Julie. It is complex and multi-faceted. But freedom indeed. Praying for those who are spurred on to seek to forgive.

By: Melissa Jones Smith

Melissa Jones Smith — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:32:00 +0000

So this morning after I read this I thought I posted comments, but apparently they didn’t make it. Anyway, just know that you had me in tears first seeing the pictures of Marvin and then with your message. It is hard to read but I know it is true as it was a concern of your mom’s from the beginning. God is faithful and the legacy of teaching the Word that was started with your daddy now continues in a Mighty Way through you! What a legacy! it will be amazing to see where it goes from here and into the next generation. Love you all so much!

By: Julie Reynolds

Julie Reynolds — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:31:00 +0000

Beautiful Lara… forgiveness, such a hard grace to learn. Your words are such a blessing.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:45:00 +0000

In reply to Chris & Erin Gross. Thank you, sister. Blessings.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:44:00 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Hanes. It definitely isn't a one time deal. I've learned that as well. Moment by moment. Thought by thought. Covered in grace. Hugs to you sister.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:44:00 +0000

In reply to Francie. Miss you, friend! You are precious indeed.

By: Chris & Erin Gross

Chris & Erin Gross — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Bless you…words full of Truth for my heart to ponder and take in…thank you for sharing this….

By: Francie

Francie — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:48:00 +0000

Wow, sweet sister. Thank you for this word if “soul healing”. Love you so!

By: Stephanie Hanes

Stephanie Hanes — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:54:00 +0000

Oh my. This is such a hard one and it’s one I’ve lived over and over. I’ve found that forgiveness is not a one time deal either. I don’t forgive one day and then it’s done…I need to sometimes (especially when wounds run deep) remember daily to CHOOSE forgiveness instead of bitterness and lay all those hurts at His feet. I love how you spoke of grace, because it’s so easy to forget that God’s grace is just as much for the person who has hurt me as it is for me. It’s a hard truth to grasp, but it’s so freeing.